Domestic Animals Act 2000

The owner of a racing greyhound may apply to the registrar to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound.

If the registrar receives an application under subsection (1), the registrar must—

register the greyhound as a racing greyhound; or

refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound.

For subsection (2) (b), the registrar—

must refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound if the applicant is—

disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or

Section 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

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

may refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound if—

the dog is not implanted with an identifying microchip as required under this Act; or

the registrar reasonably believes that the applicant has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.

The registration of a greyhound as a racing greyhound remains in force for 12 months unless sooner surrendered or cancelled.