# Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Act 2026, Section 1: Prohibition of greyhound racing

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) A person commits an offence if a person—
(a) 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
(b) is involved in organising greyhound racing that—
(i) takes place in Wales, or
(ii) is intended to take place in Wales.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/11/section/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prohibition-of-greyhound-racing-wales-act-2026/section-1
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