Inspections

Issue a notice requiring information or records to be produced.

Enter any premises at any reasonable time – if a part of premises is used for residential purposes, an inspector can enter that part with the permission of the occupier or if a court or other authorised person has issued a search warrant authorising entry.

Examine and inspect any part of a premises or any animal on the premises.

Take and remove samples.

Make such examinations and inquiries as the inspector considers necessary.

Record evidence by taking photographs, films, audio or video recordings.

Require records to be produced for inspection, examine and inspect any records.

Copy any records.

Seize anything that the inspector believes is connected with an offence.

Apply to a magistrate, local court registrar or other authorised officer for a search warrant. The inspector can apply for the warrant if a provision of the Act, the Regulation, or the greyhound racing rules has been, is being, or is about to be contravened. 

Require a participant who is suspected of having knowledge of relevant matters to answer questions in relation to those matters.

Require a participant to attend at a specified place and time to answer questions if attendance at that place is reasonably required in order that questions can be properly put and answered.

Where a criminal offence is suspected to have been committed, record questions and answers to questions if the inspector has informed the person who is to be questioned that a recording is to be made. Other criminal matters not directly related to the welfare and wellbeing of Greyhounds may be referred to Police NSW for investigation. 

Require a person who is suspected to have committed an offence under the Act or the Regulation to state his or her full name and residential address. The inspector can request the person to provide proof of the name and address. 

Inspectors can issue a 24N notice ordering a participant to take a greyhound to be examined and treated by a veterinarian.