Rule 6 – Licensing requirements – premises, facilities

i)  The Greyhound Regulatory Board shall have power to require that:

a)  all premises the subject of a Licence are situated, constructed, serviced, equipped and maintained to their satisfaction.

b)  all Licence holders are provided with such facilities as will satisfy the Greyhound Regulatory Board that such Licence holders can properly carry out their duties.

c)  all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that Greyhounds kept in Licensed Kennels are maintained in good and healthy condition and are kept secure and that facilities and services necessary to those ends are provided in accordance with the directions of the Greyhound Regulatory Board.

ii)  The Greyhound Regulatory Board may of their own motion take any steps which they deem necessary and proportionate to satisfy themselves that the foregoing requirements are being complied with and in particular may appoint persons to inspect and report to them and may make such order as they deem fit and reasonable and may require that the fees and expenses of such examination and report are borne in whole or in part by the Racecourse Executive and/or Trainer.

iii)  Homing Policy for Retired Greyhounds

Each GBGB Licensed Racecourse shall maintain a clear and unambiguous homing policy to assist owners/carers of GBGB-registered greyhounds in securing suitable retirement homes. The policy shall ensure that greyhounds retiring from racing at the track are offered homing opportunities and shall include:

a)  Where practicable, partnerships with approved greyhound homing organisations experienced in rehoming greyhounds.

b)  Submission of a fully completed GBGB Green Retirement Form to the GBGB Retirement Registrar in a timely manner, including all required retirement information, with a copy retained by the Racecourse for record-keeping.

c)  Compliance with any additional conditions imposed by the Director of Regulation or the Disciplinary Committee regarding the homing of greyhounds by individual owners/carers.

(iv)  Injury Retirement Policy

Each GBGB Licensed Racecourse shall establish, implement, and maintain an effective injury retirement policy, ensuring that all GBGB-registered greyhounds receive appropriate veterinary treatment. This policy shall guarantee that greyhounds with a veterinary prognosis of a potentially career-ending injury receive timely and adequate care, either on-site and/or at an approved veterinary practice offering specialist surgical treatment.

a)  The policy shall outline the financial assistance available to owners/carers beyond the GBGB’s veterinary grant.

b)  The Racecourse shall implement a suitable transport policy to ensure injured greyhounds can be safely transported from the trackside to a specialist veterinary facility when required.

c)  Track-Side Euthanasia Policy
Where euthanasia is considered, the Racecourse shall ensure a transparent decision-making process in accordance with GBGB policy guidance, including assessment of all viable alternatives (as outlined in the GBGB Green Form options). Euthanasia shall only be carried out following all other available options having been considered and following veterinary consultation with the individual or individuals who have full knowledge of the animal concerned.