106Race meeting permits

106 Race meeting permits

(1)  A person may apply to Tasracing for a permit to hold a race meeting for or on behalf of an association or other body of persons (other than a registered club).

(2)  The application –

(a) is to be in a form approved by Tasracing; and

(b) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee, if any; and

(c) must be supported by such information or evidence as Tasracing requires.

(3)  Subject to subsection (4) , Tasracing may –

(a) grant the application; or

(b) refuse the application.

(4)  Tasracing must refuse the application if the association or other body of persons, for or on whose behalf the race meeting is proposed to be held, is a proprietary body.

(5)  In deciding whether to approve an application, Tasracing may consider such matters as it thinks fit, including –

(a) whether the venue for the proposed race meeting is suitable for use as a racecourse; and

(b) whether adequate first aid and veterinary facilities will be available at the proposed race meeting; and

(c) whether any necessary local government approvals have been obtained.

(6)  If the application is refused, Tasracing is to give the applicant notice of the refusal, with reasons, and may refund all or any part of the application fee.

(7)  If the application is refused, Tasracing’s decision is not appealable to the TRAB.

(8)  If the application is approved, Tasracing is to –

(a) give the applicant notice of the approval; and

(b) issue the applicant with the required permit.

(9)  The permit may be issued unconditionally or on such conditions as Tasracing determines.

(10)  Without limiting Tasracing's discretion, the permit may be issued on one or more of the following conditions: