85Suspension of penalties pending appeals

85 Suspension of penalties pending appeals

(1)  The chairperson, on the request of the appellant, may, unconditionally or on such conditions as the chairperson thinks fit, suspend the operation of a decision or a penalty pending the hearing and determination of an appeal.

(2)  The chairperson must not suspend the operation of a decision or a penalty under subsection (1) in relation to a major or minor appeal if –

(a) the decision was made, or the penalty imposed, because of a serious risk to –

(i) the welfare or health of an animal; or

(ii) the safety of any person; or

(iii) the integrity of the Tasmanian racing industry; or

(b) the appeal is intended to be heard within 7 days of lodgment, unless the chairperson considers that extenuating circumstances require otherwise.