60Decisions in respect of licences and registration under the Rules of Racing

60 Decisions in respect of licences and registration under the Rules of Racing

(1)  In this section –

specified matter means any of the following:

(a) an application for a licence, or for the renewal of a licence, under the Rules of Racing;

(b) the suspension or cancellation of a licence under the Rules of Racing;

(c) an application for registration, or re-registration, under the Rules of Racing;

(d) the suspension or cancellation of a registration under the Rules of Racing.

(2)  Tasracing may only approve the following applications under the Rules of Racing:

(a) an application for a licence or for the renewal of a licence;

(b) an application for registration or re-registration –

if satisfied that the applicant is fit and proper to hold such a licence or registration.

(3)  Before making a decision in relation to a specified matter, Tasracing may refer the matter and any supporting documentation to the Racing Integrity Committee for consideration by the Committee.

(4)  The Racing Integrity Committee is to consider any specified matter referred to the Committee under subsection (3) and may make such recommendations in relation to that matter as the Committee thinks fit.

(5)  Tasracing is to have regard to any recommendations made by the Racing Integrity Committee under subsection (4) when making a decision in relation to a specified matter referred to the Committee under subsection (3) .

(6)  Any fees payable under the Rules of Racing in respect of licences and registration are payable to Tasracing, for and on behalf of the Crown.

(7)  This section has effect despite anything to the contrary that may be contained in the Rules of Racing.