Section 15C: Functions of Horse Racing Committee

15C. Functions of Horse Racing Committee (1) The Horse Racing Committee shall – (a) ensure that a horse racing organiser effectively discharges its responsibilities regarding the organisation of horse racing in all its aspects, including safety, comfort and standards of hygiene, security, discipline and the prevention of fraud; (b) ensure that there is transparency and good governance in the organisation of horse racing; (c) protect the integrity of horse racing; (d) initiate, develop and implement strategies conducive to the development of horse racing and the protection of the public in relation to risks inherent to horse racing; (e) coordinate with the Police des Jeux for the prevention of illegal acts in connection with horse racing; Acts 2021 315 (f) be responsible for horse race planning, including the preparation and publication (cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:75)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:85)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:191)(cid:91)(cid:87)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:86)(cid:15)(cid:3) nominations and racecards; (g) conduct disciplinary proceedings that may arise in relation to the conduct of horse racing; (h) issue personal management licences under section 93B; (i) set and enforce standards of medical care for jockeys and other participants in horse races; (j) approve and licence equestrian centres and workout programmes; (k) approve the importation of racehorses; (l) set and enforce standards for racecourses; (m) conduct research and development in equine science and welfare; (n) issue and enforce the Rules of Racing, other rules and guidelines and directions; (o) set up panels of racing stewards; (p) register stables and owners; (q) register trainers, jockeys, riders and other horseracing professionals; (r) employ and issue directions to racecourse (cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:191)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:30) (s) issue rules, directions and guidelines to any horse racing organiser to – (i) provide for veterinary services; (ii) ensure the safety and security of racehorses; 316 Acts 2021 (iii) ensure anti-doping measures; and (iv) procure laboratory services for testing of equine blood, urine and other samples; (t) licence equine veterinarians; (u) advise the Minister on any matter relating to the organisation of horse racing; (v) undertake such other functions as may be prescribed. (2) The Horse Racing Committee may set up such units as may be necessary to conduct such functions as the Committee may determine. (3) The Minister may make such regulations as (cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:78)(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:191)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:73)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:83)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:82)(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:43)(cid:82)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:53)(cid:68)(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:81)(cid:74)(cid:3) Committee in the discharge of its functions.