NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 144

30 SEPTEMBER 2009

INTERPRETATION

102 In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) words importing the singular also include the plural and vice versa;

(b) the headings and subheadings in these Rules are not deemed to be part of the Rules or to be taken into consideration in interpreting and construing the Rules;

(c) references to inclusions do not imply any limitation;

(d) a reference to any policy includes all amendments to, supplements to and replacements of such policy;

(e) all references to Rules are references to Rules in these Rules of Racing;

(f) a reference to a Schedule or an Appendix is a reference to a Schedule or an Appendix to these Rules; and

(g) words importing the masculine gender include the feminine.

103 (1) These Rules are to be read and interpreted with the purpose of ensuring that Races and racing be conducted effectively, efficiently and with integrity.

(2) For the purpose of jurisdiction of these Rules, where any act or omission forming part of any breach or Serious Racing Offence, or any event necessary to the completion of any breach or Serious Racing Offence, occurs in New Zealand, the breach or Serious Racing Offence shall be deemed to be committed in New Zealand, whether the person charged with the breach or Serious Racing Offence was in New Zealand or not at the time of the act, omission, or event.

DEFINITIONS

104 In these Rules, unless the context requires otherwise:

Agent means a person who is legally authorised to act on behalf of another, whether generally or for a limited purpose, to create a legally binding relationship with a third party.

Agreement of Apprenticeship means an agreement of apprenticeship between an Apprentice and a Club or Trainer, as applicable, provided the agreement is executed in the form prescribed by NZTR and is entered into in accordance with the Apprentice Policy.

Another Racing Authority means HRNZ, GRNZ, or a recognised authority of thoroughbred or harness horse racing, or greyhound racing, of any country (or state in such country) other than New Zealand.

Apprentice means:

(a) a person who is a holder of a Class B rider’s licence, or a Class A miscellaneous licence and who is undertaking a modern or other apprenticeship towards a qualification as a Rider or Stablehand, as applicable; or

(b) any other person who is undertaking a modern or other apprenticeship towards a qualification in Racecourse management, in accordance with NZTR’s Apprentice Policy and subject to an Agreement of Apprenticeship.

Apprentice Jockeys’ Fund means the fund established by NZTR to promote the purposes set out in the Apprentice Jockeys’ Fund Policy.

Apprentice Jockeys’ Fund Policy means the Apprentice Jockeys’ Fund Policy published, from time to time, by NZTR.

Apprentice Policy means the Apprentice Policy published, from time to time, by NZTR.

Appeals Tribunal means an Appeals Tribunal appointed by the Judicial Control Authority.

Arrears means any money payable by any person or body under these Rules or payable to NZTR or a Club in connection with any of its activities or operations and which remains unpaid for more than 28 days after becoming due for payment and includes any money or payment specifically deemed by any of these Rules to be Arrears.