Part 2
Racing
Racing integrity system:
Racing rules
37Racing rules
Each racing code must make, and maintain in force, rules regulating the conduct of racing by the code.
In making rules under subsection (1), each racing code must consult TAB NZ and the Racing Integrity Board.
In addition, the Racing Integrity Board must approve any rules made by a racing code under subsection (1) that affect the compliance or adjudication functions of the Board set out in section 44(1)(a) to (f).
However, if there is a commercial agreement between each racing code or all racing codes and TAB NZ that provides for the involvement of TAB NZ in making racing rules,—
- each racing code and TAB NZ must comply with the provisions of that agreement instead of subsection (2); but
- each racing code must also consult the Racing Integrity Board about the making or changing of those rules, and subsection (3) continues to apply.
Without limiting subsection (1), racing rules may provide for—
- the functions, duties, and powers of stipendiary stewards and racing investigators; and
- matters relating to the breeding, care, and welfare of horses and greyhounds; and
- the licensing of trainers, jockeys, drivers, and apprentices, and related matters; and
- the registration of horses, greyhounds, syndicates, and colours; and
- the conduct and control of race meetings, including managing risks to health and safety; and
- prize money and other stakes, programmes, entries, withdrawals, weights, penalties, handicapping, allowances, weighing, starting, and running; and
- penalties for breaches of the rules; and
- determinations and appeals; and
- disqualifications and suspensions; and
- any other matters relating to the conduct of races and racing that the racing code thinks fit.
Each racing club and participant must comply with relevant racing rules.