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Racing Act 1999
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61K Issue of approval
(1) If a person applies for approval under section 61J the relevant
controlling body must—
(a) issue the approval; or
(b) refuse to issue the approval.
(2) The relevant controlling body must not issue the approval unless—
(a) satisfied that the applicant is—
(i) a licensed wagering operator; and
(ii) a suitable person to hold an approval having regard to the
matters mentioned in section 61L; and
Use of race field information Part 5B
Approval and conditions Division 5B.2
Section 61L
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Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au
(b) the relevant controlling body has considered or disregarded any
matter prescribed by regulation.
Note 1 An approval is subject to certain conditions and may be subject to other
conditions imposed by the relevant controlling body (see s 61M and
s 61N).
Note 2 In issuing an approval, and imposing conditions on the approval, a
relevant controlling body is subject to the Australian Capital Territory
(Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), s 69 (Trade and commerce to be
free).