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<Text>A person commits an offence if a person—</Text>
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<Text>is an operator of a stadium or similar venue in Wales and uses it, or knowingly permits it to be used, for greyhound racing, or</Text>
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<Text>is involved in organising greyhound racing that—</Text>
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<Text>takes place in Wales, or</Text>
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<Text>is intended to take place in Wales.</Text>
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<Text>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.</Text>
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