(1) On written request by a relevant officer of a State, the registrar may authorise an authorised person under this Act or an authorised officer of the State to investigate a matter that relates to the administration or enforcement of an animal welfare law of the State.
(2) The registrar may authorise an investigation under subsection (1) only if satisfied that the matter relates to the welfare of a greyhound or an activity involving a greyhound.
(3) This Act applies in relation to an investigation under this section as if it were an investigation into a matter relating to the administration or enforcement of an animal welfare law of the Territory.
(4) In this section:
"relevant officer", of a State, means a person who exercises a function in relation to—
(a) an animal welfare law of the State; or
(b) a
gaming law of the State relating to greyhound racing.