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.

 

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

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
61D-14.003Renewal of Slot Machine Licenses
61D-14.005Occupational License Requirements for Individual Persons
61D-14.006Occupational License Application Requirements for Business Entities
61D-14.011Occupational License and Fingerprint Fees
61D-14.041Randomness Requirements and Game Play Auditing
61D-14.059Slot Machine Licensee Personnel
61D-14.060Business Entities, Internal Controls and Personnel Records
61D-14.075Jackpot Payouts Not Paid Directly From the Slot Machine
61D-14.080Retention, Storage and Destruction of Books, Records, and Documents
61D-14.081 Monthly Remittance Reports
61D-14.200Educational or Training Facilities
61D-14.203Certified Educational Facility License Application
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.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The amendment to Rule 61D-14.003, F.A.C., revises the qualification required for renewal of slot machine licenses. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.005, F.A.C., revises application forms related to slot machine individual occupational licensing and incorporates relevant forms by reference. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.006, F.A.C., revises the application form related to slot machine business entity occupational licensing and incorporates the form by reference. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.011, F.A.C., revises the license fee structure and clarifies language in the current rule. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.041, F.A.C., deletes the requirement for an internal slot machine random number generator. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.059, F.A.C., revises requirements for the drug testing program for licensed facilities. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.060, F.A.C., addresses requirements related to a business entity’s internal controls. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.075, F.A.C., revises the verification check for machines with a jackpot. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.080, F.A.C., addresses the records retention schedule for tickets and vouchers. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.081, F.A.C., revises language related to the calculation of slot machine revenue, revises forms relating to monthly remittance reports for slot operations and incorporates relevant forms by reference. Rule 61D-14.200, F.A.C., provides the requirements and procedures for licensure and operation of storage and maintenance facilities and educational, training, and testing facilities. Rule 61D-14.203, F.A.C., provides procedures to obtain licensure for certified educational facilities that intend to provide training and education services related to slot machine gaming in the state.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 551.103(1), (2), (5), 551.109(2), 551.122 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 551.103(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (i), (2), 551.104(4), 551.105, 551.106(3), 551.107(4)(a), (d), 551.108, 551.109(2)(a), (b), 551.122, 849.15(2) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: January 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, North Broward Regional Service Center, 1400 West Commercial Blvd., Suite 195, 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mary Polombo, Clerk, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1035
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.