61KIssue of approval

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 R24 26/11/25 Racing Act 1999 Effective: 26/11/25 page 35 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).