The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the calculation and distribution of pari-mutuel wagering activity on wagering pools, and totalisator reports and requirements.

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

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61D-7.015: Trifecta and Superfecta Combinations
61D-7.024: Totalisator Requirements
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the calculation and distribution of pari-mutuel wagering activity on wagering pools, and totalisator reports and requirements.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Amends Rule 61D-7.015, F.A.C., regarding pool calculation and distribution requirements for pari-mutuel wagering activity on trifecta and superfecta combinations by removing the requirement to cap the jackpot of specific amounts, and allowing a shorter period prior to implementation for providing notice to the division. Amends Rule 61D-7.024, F.A.C., to remove obsolete and duplicative requirements for totalisator forms, systems, and reporting, and to appropriately reference revised forms for reporting of pari-mutuel and totalisator activity. The amendment to these proposed rules also removes the reference to Rule 61D-7.017, F.A.C., which has been identified for proposed repeal during the comprehensive rule review required by Executive Order 11-01.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 550.0251(3), (7), 550.155(1), 550.495(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 550.0251, 550.155, 550.495 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 9, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
PLACE: Hurston Building, North Tower, 400 West Robinson Street, Suite N-901, Orlando, Florida 32801-1736
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.