(1) The Minister may at any time appoint a suitably qualified person to conduct an inquiry into a complaint relating to the administration of horse racing.
(2) Without limiting the scope of terms of reference, an inquiry may be conducted into—
(a) the integrity processes and systems, in whole or in part, of a licensee;
(b) the internal animal welfare processes and systems of a licensee to the extent that it relates to integrity in racing;
(c) allegations of serious criminal matters, or corrupt conduct associated with the conduct of horse racing;
(d) alleged or apparent contravention of the Rules of Racing;
(e) breaches of the Rules of Betting.
(3) The Minister may at any time initiate an inquiry that does not relate to any specific complaint and may include an investigation into systemic issues in racing, where the Minister considers it to be in the public interest.
(Inserted by Act 18 of 2018)