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 CHAPTER NO.: RULE CHAPTER 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, or any other rules required for the implementation of Chapter 551, Florida Statutes.

The division will receive comments on the issues listed above. Participants should be prepared to discuss whether the rules for slot machine operations originally drafted by Broward County adequately address issues required by the statutory rule criteria contained in Chapter 551, Florida Statutes, or otherwise what are the best practices for the required rules.

While these rules are currently being noticed as Chapter 61D-14, F.A.C., there may ultimately be a need to utilize other rule number chapters to adequately accommodate these rules.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 551.103 FS., 551.104 FS., 551.106 FS., 551.114 FS., 551.118 FS., 551.145 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 551.103 FS., 551.104 FS., 551.106 FS., 551.114 FS., 551.118 FS., 551.145 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:

DATES AND TIME: February 21-22, 2006, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 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 program, please advise the Department at least 5 calendar days before the program by contacting: Mary Polombo, [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Dual Party Relay System, 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) or 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).

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.