Functions of Commission
12 Functions of Commission
The Commission has the following functions—
to control, supervise and regulate (subject to this Act) greyhound racing in the State,
to initiate, develop and implement policies relating to the welfare of greyhounds,
to undertake research and investigation into any aspect of the breeding of greyhounds and of greyhound racing generally,
to consult with animal welfare bodies in developing changes to legislation relating to the welfare of greyhounds,
to provide the Minister with such information, advice or reports as the Minister may request,
to inform the Minister about any event or matter that may adversely affect the integrity of greyhound racing,
such other functions as are conferred or imposed on the Commission by or under this or any other Act.
Note.
The Commission’s other functions under this Act include registering greyhounds, greyhound racing industry participants and greyhound trial tracks, preparing the code of practice for the welfare of greyhounds and making greyhound racing rules.
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