Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

RACING ACT 1999 (NO. 1 OF 1999) - SECT 5

(1)     A racecourse is a licensed racecourse in relation to a controlling body or an ARO if approved as such by the Minister on an application by the body or ARO.

(2)     A racecourse is deemed to have been approved as a licensed racecourse in relation to a controlling body if—

        (a)     it was a licensed racecourse for the purposes of the Racecourses Act 1935 immediately before the repeal of that Act; and

        (b)     the licence was held by the controlling body.

(3)     A racecourse that was nominated by the ARO under subparagraph 34 (1) (c) (ii) is approved as a licensed racecourse in relation to the ARO.

(4)     The Minister may revoke approval of a licensed racecourse in relation to a controlling body or an ARO—

        (a)     at the request of the controlling body or ARO concerned; or

        (b)     after satisfying himself or herself that the approval should be revoked.