Really enjoying this threads, posts, especially over the weekend, when usually of a weekend, things remain dormant. Some very good points have been raised. The “Code Of Welfare” I believe became N.Z.Law in 2013. The NZGRA did send out notification by email and hard copy and the R.I.U. took it on board by visiting several trainers at the time making them very aware of the consequences if this Code was broken. A Point, I would like clarified is Did the CEO of the NZGRA make this rule change available to the Chairman of the Board at the time for confirmation? If So, Who was the Chairman of the Board at the time?
Recently this notice was circulated?
Rule for consideration at GRNZ Board meeting on October 13, 2017 ( Note the date please) and it would be appreciated if the office bearer responsible could post the results of the minutes of this meeting... Mr Holden or in his absence Mr. Kerr ?
Offences relating to luring and baiting
1. Only artificial materials are permitted for use as a lure or any other training device for the purposes of training a Greyhound or otherwise being used in connection with Greyhound Racing. Artificial material includes the use of tanned skin products.
2. No person may:
i. use or allow to be used in connection with Greyhound Racing or training for Greyhound Racing a bird or animal whether dead or alive, and whether as a lure or to excite a Greyhound or otherwise; or
ii. bring or allow to be brought on to grounds where a Greyhound is situated, a bird or animal whether dead or alive which might reasonably be capable of being used as a lure or to excite a Greyhound or otherwise; or
iii. allow a Greyhound, for the purpose of training a Greyhound, to pursue or attack a bird or animal, whether dead or alive.
3. Any person who has knowledge of, or suspects, an offence has occurred, is occurring, or is reasonably likely to occur contrary shall report the matter to the Association immediately
Penalties relating to luring and baiting
Any Person found guilty of an Offence under this Rule shall be liable to:
(a) a fine not exceeding $10,000.00 for any one (1) Offence; and/or
(b) Suspension; and/or
(c) Disqualification; and/or
(d) Warning Off.
Any Club found guilty of an Offence under this Rule shall be liable to, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board or the Stewards:
(a) a fine not exceeding $10,000.00 for any one (1) offence; and/or
(b) Suspension of its affiliation to the Association; and/or
(c) cancellation of its affiliation to the Association
Now .... The White Poodle, does not agree with the Dead bait part of this offence. It is overkill in this opinion !! How ever, the rule is Law and the NZGRA attempted along with the R.I.U. to abide.. Can anyone fill in the gaps of what actually is going on ?,
I received notification of the Code and was made aware and after all that has gone down recently in Australian racing nearly being bought to its knees when the photo’s surfaced I could not believe that someone amongst us could possibly even think of abusing the future of the the sport and the Noble breed of dogs we choose to associated with...