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Racing Act 1958
Div 5Offences 167
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Division 5—Offences 167
50ZG Offence to fail to comply with a notice to produce or attend 167
50ZH Offence to fail to take oath, make affirmation or answer question 167
50ZI Offence to make false or misleading statements or produce false or misleading documents or other things 168
50ZJ Privilege against self-incrimination does not apply 168
50ZK Contempt of the Victorian Racing Tribunal 169
Part III—Greyhound racing 171
51 Definitions 171
Division 1—Restrictions on, and licences for, greyhound racing 175
52A Plumpton coursing with mechanical quarry 175
52B Greyhound racing permits 176
55 Offences relating to greyhound races that involve the use of an animal as a lure 177
63A Greyhound races on ANZAC Day 178
64 Penalties for holding greyhound races in contravention of this Division etc. 180
65 Returns to be lodged by promoters of greyhound races 181
66 Provision in case of offence by body corporate 182
Division 2—Greyhound Racing Victoria 183
69 Greyhound Racing Victoria 183
70 Term of office 185
71 Vacancies 186
71A Appointment of administrator 187
72 Who to preside 188
73 Chief executive officer and other officers of Board 188
73A Board may delegate functions to the chief executive officer 189
74 Travelling expenses and fees 190
75 Functions of Board 190
75A Disclosure of pecuniary interest 192
75B Consultation procedures to be established 194
75C Reporting on consultations 195
76 Fund and finances of Board 195
76A Borrowings by Board 196
Division 3—General control of greyhound racing 196
77 Registration etc. of clubs and persons participating in greyhound racing 196
77AA Registration of racing greyhounds 200
77A Member of Board etc. may enter and inspect etc. 200
78 Use or disclosure of information for the Domestic Animals Act 1994 202
79A Greyhound trials and training 202
82 Rules of Board 204
Part IIIB—the Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar 207
83OD Definitions 207
83OE Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar 207
83OF Functions of Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar 208
Part IIIBA—Review by VCAT—Decisions of the Victorian Racing Tribunal 210
83OH Review by VCAT of decisions of the Victorian Racing Tribunal 210
83OI Time limit for applying for review 210
Part IIIC—Review by VCAT—Occupational racing and bookmaking licences 211
83P Definitions 211
83Q Review by VCAT of occupational racing licences 212
83R Review by VCAT of bookmaking licences 212
83S Time limit for applying for review 213
Part IIID—Functions and powers of gambling and casino inspectors 214
83T Functions of gambling and casino inspectors 214
83U Right of entry 214
83V Powers of gambling and casino inspectors 215
83W Power to require names and addresses 217
Part IV—Registered bookmakers and controlling bodies 219
84 Definitions 219
91 Requirements for bookmakers to carry on business 228
91A Controlling bodies may make rules 229
91AB Approved substitutes 231
91B Bookmaker's licence levy 232
91C Bookmaking development fund 233
91D Ministerial approval of rules and guidelines 234
91E Provision of information regarding betting records 235
92 Production of documents by bookmakers and bookmaker's key employees 236
94A Guarantee of bookmakers against defaults in payment of wagers 239
Part IVA—Racing Victoria Centre land 248
95A Application of Part 248
95B Definition 248
95C Surrender of Racing Victoria Centre land 248
95D Crown lease 249
95E Power to enter agreements to use, sub-lease or assign interest in Racing Victoria Centre land 250
95F Registrar of Titles to make necessary amendments 250
Part IVB—Victorian Racing Integrity Board 251