The purpose and effect of the proposed rule repeal will be to repeal Rule 61D-13.006, F.A.C. The rule is being readopted in other rulemaking as Rule 61D-2.022, F.A.C.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61D-13.006: Use of Whips
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule repeal will be to repeal Rule 61D-13.006, F.A.C. The rule is being readopted in other rulemaking as Rule 61D-2.022, F.A.C.
SUMMARY: Elimination of Rule 61D-13.006, F.A.C.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 550.0251 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 550.0251(3), (11) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: November 12, 2008, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PLACE: State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 1400 West Commercial Blvd., Room 203, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mary Polombo at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mary Polombo, Clerk, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1035

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61D-13.006 Use of Whips.

Specific Authority 550.0251(3), (11), 550.1155 FS. Law Implemented 550.0251, 550.1155 FS. History–New 8-15-04, Amended 1-4-05, Repealed_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: David J. Roberts, Director, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Charles W. Drago, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 1, 2008