The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.

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

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61D-14: Pari-Mutuel Facility Slot Machine Operations
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the conduct of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject areas to be addressed in this rule are: the method of applying for a slot machine license, technical requirements and qualifications for licenses, procedures to test and technically evaluate slot machines, verifying and accounting for revenues, auditing, collection of taxes and fees, procedures for bond, procedures regarding maintenance of records, 85% minimum payout, minimum security standards, approval process for facilities based computer systems, monthly reports, occupational licensing, renewal of occupational licenses, occupational license fees, fingerprint rules, posting of signage, office space requirements, the compulsive gambling program, the impact of slot machines on cardroom operations, or any other rules required for the implementation of Chapter 551, Florida Statutes.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 551.103 FS., 551.104 FS., 551.106 FS., 551.114 FS., 551.118 FS., 551.145 FS., 849.086 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 551.103 FS., 551.104 FS., 551.106 FS., 551.114 FS., 551.118 FS., 551.145 FS., 849.086 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: March 14, 2006, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and March 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m.–noon
PLACE: City of Hollywood, City Hall, Commission Chamber, Room 219, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Florida 33020
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.