Racing (Bookmakers) Regulations 1994 (Vic)

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Version No. 001

Racing (Bookmakers) Regulations 1994

S.R. No. 2/1994

Version incorporating amendments as at 24 April 1998

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Regulation Page
1. Objectives 1
2. Authorising provisions 1
3. Revocation 1
4. Definition 1
5. Committee members' fees 2
6. Committee members' expenses 2
7. Authorised witness 2
8. Certificate of registration as a bookmaker 3
9. Temporary certificate of registration as a bookmaker 3
10. Certificate of registration as a bookmaker's clerk 3
11. Certificate of registration as a bookmaker's course agent 3
12. Replacement of certificate of registration 4

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SCHEDULES 5
SCHEDULE 1—Revoked Regulations 5
SCHEDULE 2—Forms
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Form A—Application for Registration as a Bookmaker/Application for a
Certificate of Registration as a Bookmaker 7
Form B—Bookmakers' Registration Certificate 10
Form C—Application for a Temporary Certificate of Registration to act
for and on behalf of a Registered Bookmaker 11
Form D—Temporary Certificate—Bookmaker 13
Form E—Application for a Certificate of Registration as a
Bookmaker's Clerk 14
Form F—Bookmaker's Clerk's Registration Certificate 16

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Form G—Application for a Bookmaker's Course Agent's
Registration Certificate 17
Form H—Bookmaker's Course Agent's Registration Certificate 19
Form I—Application for a Replacement Certificate of Registration 20

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NOTES 21
1. General Information 21
2. Table of Amendments 22
3. Explanatory Details 23

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Version No. 001

Racing (Bookmakers) Regulations 1994

S.R. No. 2/1994

Version incorporating amendments as at 24 April 1998

1. Objectives

The objectives of these Regulations are to—

(a)

members of the Bookmakers and

prescribe fees and expenses payable to Committee; and

(b) authorise persons who may witness the signing of certificates for bookmakers, bookmakers' clerks and bookmakers' course

agents; and

(c)

prescribe forms relating to the registration of bookmakers' course agents.

2. Authorising provisions

These Regulations are made under sections 85(3), 86, 87, 87A, 89(2)(a), 90(1) and 95 of the Racing Act 1958.

3. Revocation

The Regulations listed in Schedule 1 are revoked.

4. Definition

In the Regulations, "the Act" means the Racing

Act 1958.

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5. Committee members' fees

For the purposes of section 85(3) of the Act, the
prescribed fee payable to members of the

Committee is—

Reg. 5(a)

(a) in the case of the chairman, an annual fee of substituted by

$6430; and

S.R. No. 224/1994

reg. 3.
Reg. 5(b)
(b) in the case of each other member, $130 for substituted by

each meeting attended.

S.R. No. 224/1994

reg. 3.

6. Committee members' expenses

For the purposes of section 85(3) of the Act, the prescribed expenses payable to members of the Committee are the expenses prescribed for

officers (other than chief administrators) in Part 4 of Group III of the Public Service Determinations 1985 as in force immediately before their expiry.

7. Authorised witness

For the purposes of section 90(1) of the Act, a person is authorised to witness the signing of a certificate of registration as a bookmaker or a

bookmakers' clerk or a bookmaker's course agent,

if the person—

(a)

is authorised under the Evidence Act 1958 to witness the signing of a statutory declaration; and

(b)

personally knows the person to whom the certificate has been issued.

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8. Certificate of registration as a bookmaker

(1) For the purposes of section 86(1) of the Act, the

prescribed form for an application for a certificate
of registration as a bookmaker is Form A in

Schedule 2.

(2) For the purposes of section 86(3) of the Act, the

prescribed form for a certificate of registration as

a bookmaker is Form B in Schedule 2.

9. Temporary certificate of registration as a bookmaker

For the purposes of section 86(3) of the Act, the prescribed form for an application for a temporary certificate of registration as a bookmaker is Form C in Schedule 2 and the prescribed form for a temporary certificate is Form D in Schedule 2.

10. Certificate of registration as a bookmaker's clerk

(1) For the purposes of section 87(1) of the Act, the

prescribed form for an application for a certificate of registration as a bookmaker's clerk is Form E in Schedule 2.

(2) For the purposes of section 87(3) of the Act, the

prescribed form for a certificate of registration as
a bookmaker's clerk is Form F in Schedule 2.

11.  Certificate of registration as a bookmaker's course agent

(1) For the purposes of section 87A(1) of the Act, the prescribed form for an application for a certificate of registration as a bookmaker's course agent is

Form G in Schedule 2.

(2) For the purposes of section 87A(3) of the Act, the prescribed form for a certificate of registration as a bookmaker's course agent is Form H in Schedule

2.

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12. Replacement of certificate of registration

For the purposes of section 89(2)(a) of the Act—

(a) the prescribed form for an application for a replacement certificate of registration as a bookmaker or a bookmaker's clerk or a bookmaker's course agent is Form I in Schedule 2; and
(b) the prescribed form for a replacement certificate of registration—

(i)  as a bookmaker is Form B in Schedule 2; and

(ii)  as a bookmaker's clerk is Form F in Schedule 2; and

(iii)  as a bookmaker's course agent is Form H in Schedule 2.

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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1

Title S.R. No.
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 396/1983
Course Agents Registration) Regulations 1983
Racing (Bookmakers' Registration Committee) (Fees) 147/1984
Regulations 1984
Racing (Bookmakers' Registration Committee) (Fees) 129/1985
Regulations 1985
Racing (Bookmakers' Registration Committee) (Fees) 378/1985
(Amendment) Regulations 1985
Racing (Bookmakers' Registration Committee) (Fees) 208/1986
(Amendment) Regulations 1986
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 141/1987
Course Agents Registration) (Fees) Regulations 1987
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 164/1988
Course Agents Registration) (Members' Fees) Regulations
1988
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 381/1988
Course Agents Registration) (Committee Members) (Fees)
Regulations 1988
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 500/1988
Course Agents Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 1988
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 83/1989
Course Agents Registration) (Committee Members' Fees)
Regulations 1989
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 397/1989
Course Agents Registration) (Committee Members' Fees)
(Amendment) Regulations 1989
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 99/1990
Course Agents Registration) (Committee Members' Fees)
(Amendment) Regulations 1990
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 161/1990
Course Agents Registration) (Committee Members' Fees)
(Further Amendment) Regulations 1990

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Title S.R. No.
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 223/1990
Course Agents Registration) (Fees Amendment) Regulations
1990
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 265/1990
Course Agents Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 1990
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 61/1991
Course Agents Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 1991
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 128/1991
Course Agents Registration) (Further Amendment)
Regulations 1991
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 221/1991
Course Agents Registration) (Miscellaneous Amendments)
Regulations 1991
Racing (Bookmakers, Bookmakers' Clerks and Bookmakers' 331/1991
Course Agents Registration) (Further Fees Amendment)
Regulations 1991

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SCHEDULE 2

FORM A

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A BOOKMAKER

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

AS A BOOKMAKER

FOR THE PERIOD TO 30 NOVEMBER

PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS WHEN COMPLETING FORM Registration
Number

1.         NAME (Mr, Mrs, Ms)

Given Name(s) Surname

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

POSTCODE

POSTAL ADDRESS (IF SAME AS ABOVE WRITE "AS ABOVE")

POSTCODE

2. Date of birth Applicant's
3. Usual occupation Telephone No.:
4. Name of employer HOME ( )
5. Address of employer WORK ( )
5. Address of employer

6.         Have you been found guilty of any offence(s) in Victoria or elsewhere?

If previously declared to committee write "Refer to File". (a) the nature of the offence(s) (b) the date(s) of the offence(s) (c) the name(s) under which you were found guilty

7.         If yes to question 6, state—

(d) the penalty or penalties imposed.

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8.         Are you indebted to any person, including Bookmakers, for bets made by or with you? If yes, give details.

9.         Have you ever been refused a Bookmaker's licence in Victoria or elsewhere? If yes, give details.

10.

Have you ever been disqualified by any racing club, Harness Racing If yes, give details.

NOTE—QUESTIONS 11–16 DO NOT REQUIRE TO BE
ANSWERED IF RE-APPLYING

11.       Where do you propose to operate as a Bookmaker?

12.       How to you propose to guarantee your operations?

13.       What character references can you submit for the information of the Committee?

14.       Are you or have you been registered by the Committee as a Bookmaker's Clerk?

15.       Have you ever been licenced by any club as a (a) Bookmaker or (b) Bookmaker's Clerk?

If yes to question 15(a) or 15(b), give details of dates and clubs.

16.       List of Bookmaker's Clerks you intend to employ.

NAME ADDRESS

IMPORTANT—THE FOLLOWING SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED. EVIDENCE TO SUBSTANTIATE DETAILS DECLARED WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE PRODUCED UNLESS REQUESTED.

BOOKMAKER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT as at / /

ASSETS

Balance as per Bank, Building Society, Credit Co-op. etc. Pass Book
Bonds
Shares
Real Property
Other assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

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Overdraft Mortgage Other liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

EXCESS OF ASSETS OVER LIABILITIES

Date Signature

PHOTOGRAPHS

We need two (2) photographs of you. They must be:

*not more than six months old;

*a full front view of your head and shoulders without any head covering or

tinted glasses;

*45 mm x 35 mm.

We will not accept poor quality photographs. Both coloured and black and white photographs are acceptable.

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FORM B

BOOKMAKER'S REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

1 DECEMBER TO 30 NOVEMBER

(Name)

Reg. No. (Photograph of

holder of

Date Issued certificate)

Secretary

I certify that is personally known to me and that the signature was affixed in my presence.

Signature of Bookmaker Witness

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FORM C

APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION TO ACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF A

REGISTERED BOOKMAKER

PARTICULARS TO BE SUPPLIED BY BOOKMAKER.

PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS WHEN COMPLETING FORM.

1. Bookmaker's Name Registration No.

Given Name(s) Surname

2. Substitute's Name Clerk's Registration No.

Given Name(s) Surname

3.         Period and number of meetings for which substitute is required.

List overleaf the relevant race meetings and dates for which a certificate is required.

4.         Reason why a substitute is required. Number of meetings.

I nominate the abovenamed substitute to act for me on my behalf during the period stated. I undertake to guarantee payment during the period of the substitute of all bets laid or taken by the substitute in my name. I declare that the substitute will be carrying on the business on my behalf, and that he/she has no financial interest in my business as such and that I am not receiving any payment in consideration of my allowing him/her to act as a substitute.

Telephone No: HOME: ( ) Signature:

BUS: ( ) Address:

Date: Postcode

PARTICULARS TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE SUBSTITUTE

5.         Are you the holder of a current bookmaker's clerk's certificate?

If yes, state period as a clerk?

Date of Birth

6.         Are you the holder of a current course agent's certificate?

If yes, for which bookmaker(s)?

7.         Have you operated as a substitute for any bookmaker?

If yes, give details of bookmaker(s) you have substituted for in the

past 12 months.

Name(s) Course(s)

8.         Have you ever been refused a licence or registration in Victoria or elsewhere? If yes, where?

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9.         Are you or have you been disqualified or suspended by any racing club, Harness Racing Board, Greyhound Racing Control Board or sports promoter? If yes, give details.

If previously declared to committee write "Refer to File".

10.       Are you indebted to any person for bets made by or with you? If yes, give details.

I declare that I have no financial interest in the business of the bookmaker and that I will not be paying the bookmaker any money as a consideration for operating as a substitute on the bookmaker's behalf.

Telephone No: HOME: ( ) Signature:

BUS: ( ) Postal Address:

Date: Postcode

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FORM D

TEMPORARY REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE—BOOKMAKER

This is to certify that

has been registered as a substitute for the bookmaker named below under the
Racing Act 1958 and is authorised to act as a bookmaker.
Period of occasion
Cert. No.
Bookmaker Secretary
Reg. No.
I certify that
is personally known to me and that the signature was affixed in my presence.

Signature of Substitute Witness

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FORM E

APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

AS A BOOKMAKER'S CLERK

FOR THE PERIOD TO 30 NOVEMBER

PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS WHEN COMPLETING FORM Registration
Number

1.         Name (Mr, Mrs, Ms)

Given Name(s) Surname

2.         Date of birth

3.         Usual occupation

4.         Name of employer

5.         Address of employer

6.         How long have you been in your present employment?

7.         Are you or have you been registered as a bookmaker in Victoria or elsewhere?

8.         Are you or have you been registered as a bookmaker's clerk in Victoria? or elsewhere?

9.         If yes, (in Victoria) state year of last registration.

10.       Have you been found guilty of ANY offence(s) in Victoria or elsewhere?

If previously declared to committee write "Refer to File".

11.       If yes, state—

(a) the nature of the offences(s) (b) the date(s) of the offence(s)

12.       Are you or have you been registered as a trainer, jockey or driver with any racing club, Harness Racing Board, or Greyhound Racing Control Board? If yes, give details.

13.       Are you or have you been disqualified or suspended by any racing club, Harness Racing Board, Greyhound Racing Control Board or sports promoter?

If yes, give details.

If previously declared to committee write "Refer to File".

If yes, give details.

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I agree to be bound by the Rules of Racing, the Rules of Harness Racing and the Rules of Greyhound Racing.

Telephone No: HOME: ( ) Signature:

BUS: ( ) Residential Address:

Date: Postcode

Postal Address: (If same as above, leave

blank)

Postcode

14.       What is the name of the bookmaker by whom you will be employed during the above period?

Bookmaker's registration number.

15.       If you are related to the bookmaker, state the relationship.

I intend to employ the abovenamed clerk during the above period.

Dated Signature of Bookmaker

PHOTOGRAPHS

We need two (2) photographs of you. They must be:

*not more than six months old;

*a full front view of your head and shoulders without any head covering or

tinted glasses;

*45 mm x 35 mm.

We will not accept poor quality photographs. Both coloured and black and white photographs are acceptable.

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FORM F

BOOKMAKER'S CLERK'S REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

1 DECEMBER TO 30 NOVEMBER

(Name)

Reg. No. (Photograph of

holder of

Date Issued certificate)

Secretary

I certify that is personally known to me and that the signature was affixed in my presence.

Signature of Bookmaker's Clerk Witness

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FORM G

APPLICATION FOR A BOOKMAKER'S COURSE AGENT'S

REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

COURSE AGENT'S APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION TO ACT IN THE NAME OF AND FOR AND ON

BEHALF OF A REGISTERED BOOKMAKER

PARTICULARS TO BE SUPPLIED BY BOOKMAKER Bookmakers
PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS WHEN COMPLETING FORM Registration No.
1. Bookmaker's Name (Given Name(s)) (Surname)
2. Course Agent's Name (Given Name(s)) (Surname)
3. Period for which a course agent is required / / to / /
4. Reasons why a course agent is required * Health
* Volume of my
business requires it
*STRIKE OUT WHERE INAPPLICABLE *To gain experience

5.         Intended mode of operation of course agent eg. Doubles, Interstate, 4 Place concession, etc.

I nominate the bookmaker's clerk named above to act as my course agent on my behalf during the period stated. I undertake to guarantee payment of all bets laid or taken by him or her in my name whilst operating at my stand. I declare that the course agent will be carrying on the business on my behalf and that he or she has no financial interest in my business and that I am not receiving any payment in consideration of allowing him or her to act as my course agent.

Telephone No: HOME: ( ) Signature:

BUS: ( ) Residential Address:

Date: Postcode

Postal Address: (If same as above, leave

blank)

Postcode

PARTICULARS TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE COURSE AGENT

6. Date of birth Clerk's Registration No.
Course Agent's Registration No.
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7.         Do you hold a current certificate of registration as a bookmaker's clerk?

8.         Have you had any experience of writing betting tickets? If yes, give name(s) of bookmaker(s) concerned.

9.         Have you been found guilty of any offence(s) in Victoria or elsewhere?

If previously disclosed, write "Refer to File".

10.       If yes, state—

(a) the nature of the offence(s) (b) the date(s) of the offence(s) (c) the name(s) under which you were found guilty

(d) the penalty or penalties imposed.

11.       Have you ever been refused a licence or registration in Victoria or elsewhere? If so, state where and when.

12.       Are you or have you been disqualified or suspended by any racing club, Harness Racing Board, Greyhound Racing Control Board or sports promoter? If so, give full details.

If previously disclosed, write "Refer to File".

13.       Are you indebted to any person for bets made by or with you? If so, give full details.

I declare that I have no financial interest in the business of the bookmaker named above and that I will not be paying the bookmaker any money as a consideration for operating as a course agent on his/her behalf.

Telephone No: HOME: ( ) Signature:

BUS: ( ) Residential Address:

Date: Postcode

Postal Address: (If same as above, leave

blank)

Postcode

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FORM H

BOOKMAKER'S COURSE AGENT'S REGISTRATION

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that

has been registered as a bookmaker's course agent under the Racing Act
1958 and is authorised to act as a bookmaker's course agent (subject to any

conditions, limitations or restrictions set out on the back).

Course Agent Reg. No. Secretary
Bookmaker
Reg. No. Issued

I certify that

is personally known to me and that the signature was affixed in my presence.

Signature of Substitute Witness

CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS

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FORM I

APPLICATION FOR A REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE OF

REGISTRATION

AS A BOOKMAKER
BOOKMAKER'S CLERK
BOOKMAKER'S COURSE AGENT

DATE

To the BOOKMAKERS AND BOOKMAKERS' CLERKS

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

I,

GIVEN NAME(S) SURNAME

Apply for a replacement *bookmaker's
*bookmaker's clerk's
*DELETE WHICHEVER *bookmaker's course agent's
IS NOT REQUIRED

Certificate of Registration to replace certificate no.

In respect of the period of three (3) years from 1 December to 30

November .

Reason:

Signature of Applicant:

Residential Address:

Postcode

Postal Address: (If same as above leave blank)

Postcode

*PLEASE ENCLOSE ONE (1) PHOTOGRAPH

WITH THIS APPLICATION

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Notes S.R. No. 2/1994

NOTES

1.  General Information

The Racing (Bookmakers) Regulations 1994, S.R. No. 2/1994 were made on
4 January 1994 by the Governor in Council under sections 85(3), 86, 87,
87A, 89(2)(a), 90(1) and 95 of the Racing Act 1958, No. 6353/1958 and
came into operation on 4 January 1994.
The Racing (Bookmakers) Regulations 1994 will sunset 10 years after the
day of making on 4 January 2004 (see section 5 of the Subordinate
Legislation Act 1994).

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2.  Table of Amendments

This Version incorporates amendments made to the Racing (Bookmakers)
Regulations 1994 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Racing (Bookmakers) (Amendment) Regulations 1994, S.R. No. 224/1994
Date of Making:  20.12.94
Date of Commencement:  20.12.94

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3. Explanatory Details
No entries at date of publication.

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