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Racing Act 2002
sec.113AApplication of rules of racing
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### sec.113A Application of rules of racing
In applying the rules of racing for a code of racing, if a rule provides for an entity to perform a function that is a function of the commission, or take action in a matter relevant to the performance of a function of the commission, the commission and not the entity may perform the function or take the action, including—
appointing stewards; and
penalising participants.
See section 10 of the Racing Integrity Act 2016 .
appointing starters and judges, regulating matters relating to breeding, issuing warning off notices, licensing bookmakers, prohibiting substances and licensing animals
Without limiting subsection (1) , in applying the rules of racing for a code of racing, a reference to the ‘Principal Racing Authority’, ‘control body’, ‘controlling body’ or ‘Racing Queensland’ in a rule about a matter relevant to the performance of a function of the commission is taken to be a reference to the commission.
s 113A ins 2020 No. 3 s 124
(sec.113A-ssec.1) In applying the rules of racing for a code of racing, if a rule provides for an entity to perform a function that is a function of the commission, or take action in a matter relevant to the performance of a function of the commission, the commission and not the entity may perform the function or take the action, including— appointing stewards; and penalising participants. See section 10 of the Racing Integrity Act 2016 . appointing starters and judges, regulating matters relating to breeding, issuing warning off notices, licensing bookmakers, prohibiting substances and licensing animals
(sec.113A-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , in applying the rules of racing for a code of racing, a reference to the ‘Principal Racing Authority’, ‘control body’, ‘controlling body’ or ‘Racing Queensland’ in a rule about a matter relevant to the performance of a function of the commission is taken to be a reference to the commission.
- (a) appointing stewards; and
- (b) penalising participants.