Which dog breed is eligible for permission to participate in races in Vietnam? What are the conditions for organizing greyhound races?
- Which dog breed is eligible for permission to participate in races in Vietnam?
- What does the racing charter in the business of betting on horse/greyhound racing in Vietnam include?
- What are the conditions for organizing greyhound races in Vietnam?
- What is the fine for using dog breeds not eligible for permission to participate in races in Vietnam?
Which dog breed is eligible for permission to participate in races in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 26 of Decree 06/2017/ND-CP as follows:
Racing horses/greyhounds
1. The enterprise shall specify the requirements for racing horses/greyhounds which are used for the business of betting on horse/greyhound racing and the following requirements:
a) Such racing horses shall be those which have been broken in and trained for racing;
b) Such racing greyhounds shall be greyhounds which have been broken in and trained for racing.
2. Racing horses and/or greyhounds participating in each race shall be registered with the enterprise running the business of betting on horse/greyhound racing according to the racing charter and have separate name and number for identification when they cross the finish line.
3. The referee and the race surveillance council may apply for examination of any racing horse/greyhound in case of necessary or if any sign of cheat is found. Violations shall be handled according to the Racing charter and law provisions.
According to the above regulations, the racing greyhounds shall be greyhounds that have been broken in and trained for racing.
What does the racing charter in the business of betting on horse/greyhound racing in Vietnam include?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 25 of Decree 06/2017/ND-CP, any enterprise running a business of betting on horse/greyhound racing shall establish a Racing charter which shall be approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and issued. The racing charter shall be conformable with the law and shall include the following contents:
- Requirements for racing horses/greyhounds;
- Requirements for jockeys;
- Procedures for registration of racing horses/greyhounds and jockeys;
- Procedures for ranking and arrangement of racing schedule for such horses/greyhounds;
- Procedures for the inspection of racing horses/greyhounds before and after the race and the determination of racing horses/greyhounds ineligible for participating in a race;
- Responsibilities and powers of horses'/greyhounds’ owners, jockeys, and referees;
- Procedures for the organization of a race and the determination of racing horses/greyhounds finishing a race;
- Persons entitled to make the final decision on the racing results;
- Winning prizes and the division of the prize between the bet-organizing enterprise and the horses/greyhounds owners;
- Violations against regulations and handling measures;
- Dispute handling;
- Other provisions in accordance with the law to serve the management of the enterprise.
What are the conditions for organizing greyhound races in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 24 of Decree 06/2017/ND-CP on conditions for organizing greyhound races in Vietnam as follows:
- There is a racing charter established and issued by the enterprise;
- There is a list of racing horses/greyhounds and jockeys registered in the race and information relevant thereto which is published not later than 24 hours before the beginning of the first race of the day;
- Racing horses/greyhounds and jockeys registered in the race must fully satisfy the requirements prescribed by law and racing charter;
- There are referees and race surveillance council as prescribed in this Decree;
- There are sufficient starting equipment and cameras to determine the horses/greyhounds finishing the race which are well operating, ensuring the accuracy and honesty in the organization of the race and determination of the racing results.
What is the fine for using dog breeds not eligible for permission to participate in races in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 21 of Decree 137/2021/ND-CP on violations regarding organizing horse racing, dog racing as follows:
Violations regarding organizing horse racing, dog racing
1. A fine ranging from 90.000.000 VND to 100.000.000 VND is imposed on violations relating to racehorses, racing dogs, jockeys, and referees.
2. A fine ranging from 180.000.000 VND to 200.000.000 VND is imposed on violating requirements for organizing horse racing, and dog racing.
3. Additional penalties:
Suspension of Certificate of eligibility for betting operation for 3 to 6 months for violations under Clause 2 of this Article.
Thus, according to the above regulations, persons using dog breeds not eligible for permission to participate in races in Vietnam may be fined from VND 90,000,000 to VND 100,000,000.
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