The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to rules regulating the conduct of races at pari-mutuel racing facilities.

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

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61D-2.001: General Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to rules regulating the conduct of races at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This rule proceeding is to consider amendments to the general definitions governing pari-mutuel racing and the conduct of such racing.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 550.0251(3), (5), 550.105(2)(b), 550.155(1), 550.1815(5), 550.2415(12), 550.2625(2)(d), 550.3551(10), 550.3615(5), 550.6305(5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 550.002, 550.0251, 550.054, 550.105, 550.155, 550.1815, 550.2415, 550.2625, 550.3551, 550.3615, 550.495, 550.6305 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: March 13, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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 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 NOT AVAILABLE.