61A-3.048. Exploitation of Dwarfs  


Effective on Wednesday, August 21, 2002
  • 1(1) A dwarf is a person with the medical condition known as dwarfism. Dwarfism means a person of disproportionate or proportionate short stature most often caused by a genetic syndrome.

    31(2) It is unlawful for a licensee to promote, engage in, or permit any exploitative contest, promotion or other form of recreational activity which results in the endangerment of the health, safety or welfare of a dwarf on any premises licensed under the beverage law. Any activity described as dwarf-tossing is specifically included within those acts of exploitation prohibited by this rule.

    93(3) Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit dwarfs from engaging in non-exploitative sporting or recreational events of the type engaged in by persons who are not dwarfs.

    122(4) The division is authorized to impose all the penalties set forth in Section 136561.29 137or 138561.665, 139Florida Statutes, against the license of any entity found in violation of this rule.

    153Specific Authority 155561.11, 156561.665 FS. 158Law Implemented 160561.665 FS. 162History-New 8-21-02.

     

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