126Publication of Tasmanian race field information restricted

126 Publication of Tasmanian race field information restricted

(1)  A wagering operator must not, whether in Tasmania or elsewhere, publish Tasmanian race field information unless the wagering operator –

(a) is authorised to do so by a race field information publication approval and complies with the conditions (if any) to which the approval is subject; or

(b) is authorised to do so by or under the regulations.

(2)  A wagering operator who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to –

(a) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units; or

(b) in any other case –

(i) for a first offence, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both; and

(ii) for a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.