Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current Acts(1) The owner of a racing greyhound may apply to the registrar to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound.
Note 1 If a form is approved under s 147 for this provision, the form must be used.
Note 2 A fee may be determined under s 144 for this provision.
(2) If the registrar receives an application under subsection (1), the registrar must—
(a) register the greyhound as a racing greyhound; or
(b) refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound.
(3) For subsection (2) (b), the registrar—
(a) must refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound if the applicant is—
(i) disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or
Note Section 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.
(ii) disqualified or suspended from participation in greyhound racing under a gaming law or a rule of racing or betting (in the ACT or elsewhere); or
(b) may refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound if—
(i) the dog is not implanted with an identifying microchip as required under this Act; or
(ii) the registrar reasonably believes that the applicant has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.
(4) The registration of a greyhound as a racing greyhound remains in force for 12 months unless sooner surrendered or cancelled.