The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the regulation of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities and the implementation of wide area progressive (WAP) systems.

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

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
61D-14.006: Occupational License Application Requirements for Business Entities
61D-14.007: Business Occupational License Requirements for an Independent Testing Laboratory
61D-14.022: Slot Machine Requirements
61D-14.024: Logic Compartment
61D-14.032: Progressive System Requirements
61D-14.033: Progressive Displays and Controllers
61D-14.034: Progressive Jackpots
61D-14.037: Games with Bonus Features, Multiple Win Lines, Prizes
61D-14.038: Percentage Payout and Odds
61D-14.047: Facility Based Monitoring System and Computer Diagnostics
61D-14.048: Facility Based Monitoring System Required Reports
61D-14.073: Meter Readings
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the regulation of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities and the implementation of wide area progressive (WAP) systems.
SUMMARY: The amendment to Rule 61D-14.006, F.A.C., adds wide area progressive providers to those business entities requiring a slot machine business occupational license under Section 551.107(2), F.S. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.007, F.A.C., adds wide area progressive providers to those business entities in which an independent testing laboratory is prohibited from having an interest. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.022, F.A.C., provides updates to the technical standards for slot machines, slot machine operations, and slot machine capabilities, as well as addresses wide area progressive system (WAP) slot machine games where two or more slot machine terminals are linked to substantially increase potential jackpot payouts. The updated rule also describes in additional detail the required procedures for jackpot payment. The rule has been substantially reworded to conform to plain language requirements and improve clarity of specifications in a number of technical requirement areas. Rule 61D-14.024, F.A.C., provides technical standards for access to logic compartments and interior compartments housing components that could affect the outcome of a slot machine game, including progressive systems, and requires procedures to limit access to compartment keys. The rule also provides procedures for sealing the compartments and providing access only to authorized personnel, and has been substantially reworded to conform to plain language requirements and improve clarity of specifications for technical requirement areas. Rule 61D-14.032, F.A.C., provides system and operational requirements for slot machines configured to accept and participate in both wide area and local area progressive jackpot slot machine play. Rule 61D-14.033, F.A.C., provides system and operational requirements for progressive gaming system displays and controllers used in progressive jackpot slot machine play. Rule 61D-14.034, F.A.C., addresses progressive system jackpots, the recording of information related thereto by progressive slot machines, and the modification thereof. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.037, F.A.C., adds wide area progressive slot machines to the requirements governing slot machine games with bonus features. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.038, F.A.C., relaxes the reporting requirement to semi-annual and encompasses WAP systems. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.047, F.A.C., adds progressive slot machines to the requirement that slot machines not be enabled to play following receipt of an error until its control program is authenticated. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.048, F.A.C., adds daily progressive meter reports to the reports required under the rule and specifies what must be included in a daily progressive meter report. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.073, F.A.C., adds progressive meter readings to the meter readings accounting department employees must make under the rule and specifies the requirements therefor.
OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: Rules 61D-14.009, 14.011, and 14.012 incorporate Rule 61D-14.006. Rule 61D-14.097 incorporates Rule 61D-14.022. Rule 61D-14.016 incorporates Rule 61D-14.024. Rule 61D-14.018 incorporates Rule 61D-14.048.
EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: Rule 61D-14.006 has no effect on Rules 61D-14.009, 14.011, and 14.012. Rule 61D-14.022 adds no additional requirements to Rule 61D-14.097. Rule 61D-14.024 adds no additional requirements to Rule 61D-14.016. Rule 61D-14.048 adds no additional requirements to Rule 61D-14.018.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The agency has determined that this rule will not have an impact on small business. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
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: 551.103(1), 551.122 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 551.103(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (h), (i), 551.104(4)(f), (j), 551.107, 551.108, 551.121(5) 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 16, 2010, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
PLACE: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Northwood Centre, Board Room, 1940 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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-14.006 Occupational License Application Requirements for Business Entities.

(1) The slot machine occupational license requirements of this section apply to any business entities, including wide area progressive providers or sole proprietorships, as follows:

(a) through (9) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(a), (b), 551.107 FS. History–New 7-30-06, Amended 6-21-10,________.

 

61D-14.007 Business Occupational License Requirements for an Independent Testing Laboratory.

(1) For purposes of this rule the term “direct interest”:

(a) Shall mean the owning or holding of capital stock or other ownership interest by the applicant for a business occupational license or by the applicant’s officers, directors, managers, employees, or ownership interest holders in a slot machine licensee, wide area progressive provider, or manufacturer or distributor of slot machines, slot machine software, or slot machine parts as defined in Chapter 551, F.S.

(b) through 2. No change.

(2) In addition to the requirements of Rule 61D-14.006, F.A.C., an applicant for a business occupational license as an independent testing laboratory to test and technically evaluate slot machines, progressive systems, or facility based monitoring systems of a slot machine licensee shall meet the following criteria:

(a) through (c)1. No change.

2. Any business owned by a slot machine licensee; and

3. A manufacturer or distributor of slot machines, slot machine software, or slot machine parts; and.

4. A wide area progressive provider.

(3) through (a) No change.

(b) Any business owned by a slot machine licensee; or

(c) A manufacturer or distributor of slot machines, slot machine software, or slot machine parts; or.

(d) A wide area progressive provider.

(4) through (b) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(a), (b), (c), 551.107, 551.108 FS. History–New 6-25-06, Amended 6-21-10,________.

 

(Substantial rewording of Rule 61D-14.022 follows. See Florida Administrative Code for present text.)

61D-14.022 Slot Machine, Slot Machine Component, and Progressive System Requirements.

(1) Slot machine licensees shall only offer slot machines that transmit or track financial data using a game services protocol, such as the Slot Accounting System (SAS), except for progressive systems which, when communicating from machine to machine, may use any generally accepted communication protocol certified by an independent testing laboratory.

(2) Prior to the sale or delivery of a slot machine or progressive system for play in this state, the division must receive written certification by a licensed independent testing laboratory that all criteria for operation contained in Chapter 551, F.S., and Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C., are met.

(3) The manufacturer of any slot machine, slot machine game, or progressive system to be offered for play in this state is responsible for all compliance testing.

(4) Slot machines and progressive systems shall be capable of resuming game play without operator intervention and shall withstand the following tests where applicable:

(a) Random Number Generator Test;

(b) Electro-Magnetic Interference Test;

(c) Electro-Static Interference Test;

(d) Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Test;

(e) Magnetic Interference Test; and

(f) Liquid Spills Test.

(5) A slot machine shall have an identification badge permanently affixed to the exterior of the slot machine cabinet by the manufacturer, which shall include:

(a) The name of the manufacturer;

(b) A unique serial number;

(c) The slot machine model number; and

(d) The date of manufacture.

(6) Slot machine components, including progressive systems and any software requiring certification by an independent testing laboratory, shall have an identification affixed to the exterior of the component by the manufacturer, where applicable, which shall be the date of manufacture and either:

(a) The name of the manufacturer;

(b) A unique serial number; or

(c) A part number unique to that type of component if applicable.

(7) For bets greater than one credit, the slot machine shall display, through monitors, paytables (machines face glass), decals, or button tiles, the minimum wager for the minimum required play.

(8) All slot machine external doors shall be locked.

(9) The opening and closing of all slot machine external doors shall be:

(a) Monitored by door access sensors, which shall have the ability to detect when a door is opened or moved from its fully closed and locked position and immediately:

1. Report the door opened event to the slot machine by way of an error; and

2. Notify the surveillance department of the door opening, which shall monitor and record all activities at that slot machine until such time as the incident has been satisfactorily resolved.

(b) Logged in a machine entry authorization log (meal book) maintained inside the locked compartment of the slot machine, which shall include the name of the occupational licensee opening the door, time of opening, and reason for opening.

(10) The slot machine shall have a light or audible alarm, or both, that automatically illuminate and sound when:

(a) A player attempts to redeem credits that the slot machine cannot automatically pay;

(b) An error condition has occurred; or

(c) A player has initiated a “Call Attendant” condition.

(11) The power switch for a slot machine shall be:

(a) Clearly labeled;

(b) Located in a place which is readily accessible within the interior of the slot machine; and

(c) Positioned so that power cannot be disconnected from outside of the machine.

(12) The operation of a slot machine, slot machine component, slot machine game, or progressive system:

(a) Shall not be altered by surges or reductions of ± 10% of the power supply voltage; and

(b) May be reset if there is no:

1. Damage to the equipment; or

2. Loss or corruption of data.

(13) Each individual slot machine shall be controlled by one or more microprocessors, which shall be physically located within the slot machine’s locked logic compartment and have a key different from the key used for the slot machine main door.

(14) Ticket printers shall be in a locked area of the slot machine and interfaced to allow the slot machine control program to interpret the slot machine game and provide an alert when the ticket printer:

(a) Is out of paper;

(b) Is low on paper;

(c) Is disconnected; or

(d) Has a printer jam or failure.

(15) The slot machine shall enter a lock-up condition if:

(a) The sum of the award from the single play of a game is equal to or greater than $1,200.00, at which time a manual jackpot payment shall be made pursuant to Rule 61D-14.075, F.A.C.;

(b) The integrity of the machine is compromised; or

(c) A component critical to the proper operation of the machine has failed.

(16) The lock-up condition shall require an attendant to:

(a) Complete any required manual jackpot payment consistent with Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C.; or

(b) Clear the error on the slot machine before play may resume on the slot machine.

(17) A slot machine shall recognize an electronic identification card which card shall:

(a) Only be issued to specifically designated licensed employees;

(b) Be inserted into the slot machine prior to the opening of a slot machine door; and

(c) Only be inserted after surveillance has been notified of and approves the opening.

(18) Any adjustments made to a slot machine’s gaming options, slot machine components, or a progressive system during a RAM clear must be witnessed and approved by the division or a licensed independent laboratory.

(19) Software, software components, and hardware shall:

(a) Not be introduced into a facility before division approval;

(b) Not be duplicated by the facility; and

(c) Be stored and destroyed beyond recognition in accordance with a division approved method in the facility’s internal controls.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (1)(d), (1)(h), (1)(i) FS. History–New 7-30-06, Amended________.

 

(Substantial rewording of Rule 61D-14.024 follows. See Florida Administrative Code for present text.)

61D-14.024 Logic Compartment.

(1) The logic compartment is a locked compartment contained within each slot machine cabinet which shall:

(a) Have its own locked door;

(b) Be separate from any external door lock; and

(c) Contain, at a minimum, the central processing unit or units that control the slot machine.

(2) A slot machine or slot machine game may not be offered for play at a slot machine licensed facility until:

(a) A licensed independent testing laboratory has certified that it meets all requirements of Chapter 551, F.S., and Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C.;

(b) The division has verified the identity of the slot machine software program and confirmed that it has been certified by an independent testing laboratory; and

(c) The division has sealed the slot machine with evidence tape as prescribed by this rule.

(3) In accordance with the licensed slot machine facility’s internal controls, the division shall apply evidence tape to any slot machine components that could affect the outcome of the game, including progressive systems where applicable.

(4) Any occupational licensee who observes that a piece of evidence tape has been tampered with in any way shall disable the slot machine from play and immediately notify facility security and surveillance, which shall:

(a) Notify the division; and

(b) Ensure the slot machine is not offered for play until the completion of any investigation and its evidence tape has been replaced.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (i) FS. History–New 7-30-06, Amended ________.

 

61D-14.032 Progressive System Requirements.

(1) With the prior approval of the division, one or more slot machine licensees may operate any wide area progressive (WAP) system or local area progressive (LAP) devices certified by a licensed independent testing laboratory in compliance with Chapter 551, F.S., and Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C.

(2) To obtain the approval to participate in WAP gaming, a slot machine licensee shall provide the division with a copy of the WAP agreement, which must specifically describe and identify the role, authority, and responsibilities of each casino licensee and each WAP provider participating in the conduct of the wide area progressive system, and the WAP provider must:

(a) Utilize multiple demark stations;

(b) Be licensed in at least two other jurisdictions where slot machine gaming is authorized; and

(c) Not connect to any system outside of the United States.

(3) A WAP or LAP slot machine utilizing multiple level jackpots shall:

(a) Clearly display the amount of wager necessary to attain each level of the jackpot award;

(b) Clearly indicate which level(s) the player is playing for; and

(c) Not be used as a tournament slot machine or in any tournament style gaming.

(4) The progressive jackpot amount displayed on any WAP or LAP slot machine jackpot meter shall not be altered, unless:

(a) The jackpot amount is awarded;

(b) The meter requires an adjustment because of a functional error and the division approves the adjustment; or

(c) The amount of the progressive jackpot, minus the reset amount, is distributed to another WAP or LAP slot machine, in which case:

1. The licensee must document the redistribution and report it to the division;

2. The redistribution must be dispersed to another WAP or LAP slot machine that does not require a higher wager amount for its progressive win; and

3. The redistribution must be dispersed to another WAP slot machine of the same host or a LAP within the same licensed facility.

(5) Upon validation of a jackpot award, the total prize shall be awarded to the patron in accordance with applicable law and the slot machine licensee’s internal controls.

(6) A LAP slot machine may not be offered for play as a WAP slot machine except a LAP machine may offer a WAP amount as a top award if the LAP/WAP combination is certified by an independent testing laboratory as meeting all the requirements of Chapter 551, F.S., and Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C.

(7) Documentation accompanying the progressive system will include:

(a) The type of progressive system the controller utilizes;

(b) The configuration of each type including:

1. Stand alone;

2. Linked; and

3. Multi-site.

(c) A listing of error conditions;

(d) The number of displays the progressive controller can support; and

(e) A description of the events that take place when a progressive jackpot is won.

(8) Only one game on any linked progressive system can function as the master progressive controller when the progressive system utilizes a master controller configuration, and if:

(a) The master controller becomes inoperative, all linked games must disable; or

(b) Any game within the linked games loses communication with the master controller, that game must be disabled.

(9) The progressive controller must be able to display all setup parameters.

(10) The approval of a multi-site WAP system shall be certified in two phases.

(a) First by an independent testing laboratory for the integrity of the gaming device in conjunction with the progressive system; and

(b) Second by onsite certification by the independent testing laboratory where the progressive communications and setup are tested prior to implementation.

(11) All slot machine licensees operating a progressive system shall, with respect to each system they operate, prepare a daily progressive report that includes date, time, progressive (name/number), progressive type, banks(s)/machine(s), and progressive amounts.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (d), (e), (g), 551.121(5) FS. History–New________.

 

61D-14.033 Progressive Displays and Controllers.

(1) All progressive jackpot displays shall:

(a) Be visible to all players playing the machine;

(b) Show all values as dollars and cents; and

(c) Show the progressive jackpot amount close to near real.

(2) If any progressive system interfaces with the player tracking systems display, it must conform to the requirements of Rule 61D-14.076, F.A.C.

(3) Any modification of a progressive systems contribution amount or base value shall require:

(a) Prior written approval from the division; and

(b) The presence of a division representative.

(4) When a progressive controller error occurs:

(a) An alert must be recorded by the progressive system; and

(b) The error condition must be visibly displayed to expedite repairs as soon as possible.

(5) In the event a progressive controller needs to be replaced outside normal DBPR working hours, a licensed representative from the manufacturer may replace the progressive controller with another progressive controller having the exact same configuration, provided a full report is generated and submitted to the division by 12:00 noon on the first business day following the completion of the replacement.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (d), (e), (g), 551.121(5) FS. History–New________.

 

61D-14.034 Progressive Jackpots.

(1) All progressive systems or controllers shall have the ability to record the following information for each progressive amount:

(a) The current prize amount;

(b) The number of progressive wins;

(c) The history of at least the last five progressive awards;

(d) The starting award value;

(e) The jackpot award value limit, if applicable;

(f) The initial incremental percentage rate at which an award is increased;

(g) The secondary incremental percentage rate at which an award is increased after the jackpot limit is reached;

(h) The overflow incremental percentage increment rate for the reserve pool;

(i) The amount the progressive will be reset to its base reset amount after the progressive jackpot is awarded; and

(j) The slot machines participating in the progressive jackpot.

(2) Any modification of a progressive system or reset of a progressive jackpot amount shall require:

(a) Prior written notification to the division; and

(b) The presence of a division representative.

(3) All progressive jackpot amounts shall be equal to or greater than the reset amount of each progressive machine.

(4) In the event of a simultaneous multiple jackpot occurrence where there is no definitive method of readily determining which jackpot occurred first, the award shall be evenly divided among all patrons who contributed to the simultaneous jackpot win.

(5) In the event of a communication failure of any WAP during a simultaneous jackpot win, the patron contributing to the jackpot at the non-updated site will be eligible to divide the jackpot win equally with the other contributing patron.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (d), (e), (g), 551.121(5) FS. History–New________.

 

61D-14.037 Games with Bonus Features, Multiple Win Lines, Prizes.

(1) If the slot machine game or progressive slot machine contains a bonus feature including a “game within a game,” the following requirements shall be met:

(a)(1) The game shall display to the player which game rules apply to the current game state;

(b)(2) The number of plays remaining for the free game event shall be displayed as each free game is played;

(c)(3) If a bonus or feature game requires extra credits to be wagered the game shall provide the player an opportunity to not participate;

(d)(4) The probability of obtaining winning events or symbols on the base game shall not decrease as the game progresses; and

(e)(5) The game shall display to the player that the game is in a bonus feature mode.

(2) Any “game within a game” or bonus feature of a progressive slot machine shall:

(a) Be a function of the base game;

(b) Not add bonus feature amounts to the progressive total; and

(c) Not increase or decrease a patron’s probability of winning the progressive jackpot other than to add additional credits for future play or cash out when the cash out button is engaged.

(3) If a mystery progressive jackpot is offered, all machines linked to the mystery progressive must have the same probability of winning the mystery jackpot and shall notify the patron of the award.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (d), (e), (g), 551.121(5) FS. History–New 6-25-06, Amended________.

 

61D-14.038 Percentage Payout and Odds.

(1) through (4)(c) No change.

(5) The slot machine licensee shall create a semi-annual quarterly report using the facility based monitoring system (FBMS), demonstrating an overall floor average of 85 percent or higher and providing the following information for each slot machine in play for each slot machine game offered for play during the quarter or any part of a quarter, that includes:

(a) The lifetime actual payout to the end of the reporting period respective quarter;

(b) through (d) No change.

(6) The semi-annual quarterly report required by subsection (5) of this rule shall be filed with the division at the address in paragraph (1)(c) of this rule, electronically or in writing, for each of the following periods:

(a) January 1 through June 30; and March 31;

(b) July 1 through December 31. April 1 through June 30;

(c) July 1 through September 30; and

(d) October 1 through December 31.

(7) If the report required by subsection (5) of this rule shows that a slot machine facilities gaming floor game’s actual payout is less than 85 percent and the game has surpassed the minimum number of handle pulls required to reach the minimum payout percentage as indicated on the PAR sheet for the slot machine, the slot machine licensee shall notify:

(a) Notify the division in writing of the identity of the slot machine game.;

(b) Recompute the slot machine game payout percentage using the FBMS; and

(c) Determine whether the recomputation of the payout percentage reveals that the slot machine game falls within or outside of the volatility range.

(8) If, in two consecutive semi-annual quarterly reports, any a slot machine game fails to remain at 85 percent or higher within its volatility range, the division will verify the operating software that meets the requirements of the testing in subsection (1) of this rule.

(9) Each slot machine licensee shall maintain records demonstrating:

(a) The semi-annual quarterly report results required in subsection (5) of this rule for each slot machine game that has been placed on the gaming floor;

(b) The actual payout percentage for each slot machine game at the time of each semi-annual quarterly report required in subsection (5) of this rule;

(c) through (10) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(c), (d), (e), (h), 551.104(4)(j) FS. History–New 6-25-06, Amended 6-21-10,________.

 

61D-14.047 Facility Based Monitoring System and Computer Diagnostics.

(1) through (3) No change.

(a) Be installed in a locked compartment in the machine or system;

(b) through (11)(f) No change.

(12) A slot machine or progressive slot machine shall not be enabled to play following the receipt of any error listed in subsection 61D-14.044(14), F.A.C., until the control program is authenticated.

(13) through (l) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1), (e), (g), (i), 551.104(4)(f) FS. History–New 8-13-06, Amended 6-21-10,________.

 

61D-14.048 Facility Based Monitoring System Required Reports.

(1) through (4)(c) No change.

(5) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to limit the ability of the division or FDLE to request reports from the facility based monitoring system as authorized by Chapter 551, F.S., and Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(d), (e), (i), 551.104(4)(f), 551.121(5) FS. History–New 6-25-06, Amended________.

 

61D-14.073 Meter Readings.

(1) Accounting department employees shall: at least once a month manually read and record all meters referenced in subsections 61D-14.042(2), F.A.C., and reconcile those readings with the information on the facility based monitoring system.

(a) Manually read and record at least 25 percent of all facility slot machine electronic meters each quarter until all facility slot machine meters are read as required in subsection 61D-14.042(2), F.A.C., by the end of each calendar year; and

(b) Reconcile the readings obtained pursuant to paragraph (1)(a) above with the meter information for each of the corresponding slot machine meter records on the facility based monitoring system.

(2) Each After preparation of the slot meter sheet each employee involved in the with its preparation of the slot meter sheet shall sign the slot meter sheet attesting to the accuracy of the information. The slot meter sheet shall be delivered forwarded directly to the accounting department for comparison to the slot win sheet and calculation of slot machine statistics.

(3) Whenever there is a variance of more than two percent or more than $100 between the slot machine’s internal electronic meters and the meters of the facility based monitoring system, the slot machine licensee shall investigate the cause of the variance and prepare and file an incident report documenting the variance with the controller, the director of surveillance, and the division. The incident report shall include:

(a) through (g) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(d), (e), (i) FS. History–New 7-30-06, Amended_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Milton Champion, Director, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Charlie Liem, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 8, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 2, 2010