175Bribery of stewards and other racing officials, &c.

175 Bribery of stewards and other racing officials, &c.

(1)  A person must not –

(a) bribe or attempt to bribe; or

(b) threaten; or

(c) attempt to intimidate or influence; or

(d) hinder or obstruct or attempt to hinder or obstruct –

the Commissioner, a member of the Racing Integrity Committee or a racing official in the performance of their functions under this Act.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month, or both; and

(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or both.

(2)  The Commissioner, a member of the Racing Integrity Committee or a racing official must not –

(a) accept a bribe; or

(b) collude with any person in the performance of their functions under this Act.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a first offence, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month, or both; and

(b) a subsequent offence, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or both.