http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2026/15/section/2Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Act 2026enStatute Law Database2026-06-12Expert Participation2026-05-15
Offences relating to the racing of greyhoundsOffence of operating a track for the racing of greyhounds
2
1
A person commits an offence if the person—
a
owns or is responsible for the operation of a racetrack, and
b
knowingly causes or permits another person to cause a greyhound to run on that racetrack.
2
A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—
a
on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding £20,000 (or both),
b
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine (or both).
3
In this section, a person is responsible for the operation of a racetrack if the person—
a
manages or controls that racetrack, or
b
is authorised to give permission for another person to cause a greyhound to run on that racetrack.
S. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 8(2)