Appeal number 591

Date of determination May 7, 2023

Applicant

Christopher William Innes

Result

Appeal allowed, penalty varied

Decision

Fine of $1,000 under Rule 109(15) for leading six greyhounds simultaneously in a public place. Appeal as to penalty only. Appeal upheld, penalty varied to a fine of $600.

Racing type

Greyhound

Greyhound racing rules

Offence type

Conduct

Precedent

The Stewards on the other hand draw my attention to the fact that the Dog Act deems that? a fine of $1,000 having regard to the nature of the offence and what I saw on the video would appear to be manifestly excessive.

Paragraph number: 4

Decision file

Page reviewed 18 July 2022
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