Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

RACING ACT 1999 (NO. 1 OF 1999) - SECT 16

(1)     The functions of the Racing Club are—

        (a)     to conduct thoroughbred race meetings and thoroughbred races within the Territory;

        (b)     to participate in the national body co-ordinating thoroughbred racing in Australia;

        (c)     to make or adopt rules to govern the conduct of thoroughbred racing and betting conducted at race meetings;

        (d)     to prepare and implement plans and strategies for the management of the financial affairs of the thoroughbred racing code and for the development, promotion and marketing of the code;

        (e)     to approve race meetings to be conducted by other persons, for the purpose of proposals under section 6, on such conditions as it thinks appropriate; and

        (f)     to advise and inform the Minister as he or she requires.

(2)     The Racing Club may, for the purpose of performing its functions and discharging its duties under this Act, enter into reciprocal arrangements with another controlling body or any corresponding body with respect to—

        (a)     the registration of animals;

        (b)     the endorsement and recognition of disqualifications, licences, permits and defaulters; or

        (c)     any other matter relating to the administration and control of racing.

(3)     The Racing Club has the powers necessary to perform the functions given to it by or under this or any other Act.