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Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996
29FProcedure for approvals
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#### 29F Procedure for approvals
29F Procedure for approvals
> > (1) A proposed broadcasting arrangement must be submitted to Racing NSW for approval not less than 30 days before the broadcasting arrangement is proposed to be entered into, unless Racing NSW otherwise determines in a particular case.
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> > (2) A racing body must provide Racing NSW with such documents and information as Racing NSW directs in connection with a proposed broadcasting arrangement submitted for approval under this section.
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> > (3) Racing NSW is to consult with a racing body in relation to a proposed broadcasting arrangement that the racing body submits for approval under this Division and in the course of that consultation must give the racing body a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to make submissions on the proposal.
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> > (4) If Racing NSW refuses to approve of a proposed broadcasting arrangement, Racing NSW must provide the racing body concerned with a statement in writing of the reasons for the refusal.
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> > (5) The statement of reasons for the refusal must include the following—
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> > > (a) a statement of the reasons why the proposed broadcasting arrangement is not in the best interests of the horse racing industry as a whole in New South Wales,
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> > > (b) if the refusal will have the effect of lessening competition—a statement of the reasons why that lessening of competition is in the best interests of the horse racing industry as a whole in New South Wales.
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> **s 29F:** Ins 2008 No 63, Sch 1 \[28\].