Post Position Drawing Requirement

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

61D-2.011 Post Position Drawing Requirement

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule referenced above in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., Florida Statutes, published in Vol. 31, No. 51, December 23, 2005, issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.  The changes are in response to written comments received from the pari-mutuel industry.

61D-2.011 Post Position Drawing Requirement.

(1) Each permitholder conducting greyhound racing, thoroughbred racing or harness racing, shall ensure that the entries and post positions for each race are drawn by lot, and that the time and place for the drawing are posted in a conspicuous location where such notice can be observed by an occupational licensee at least eight hours prior to the drawing. The eight-hour notice requirement will be waived by the division upon notice to the state steward or judge that a specific race has not been filled and that more time is needed before a drawing can occur. Any drawing conducted on a dark day must comply with the eight-hour notice requirement; however, the eight-hour notice requirement will be waived by the division on a dark day drawing where a specific race has not been filled and more time is needed before a drawing can occur. The division may file an administrative complaint against the permitholder or its agent for failure to notify the state steward or judge of a delay in the draw. However, the action must be requested by the state steward or judge and result from an inability of an occupational licensee to witness the draw due to improper notice. All post position drawings shall be open to any occupational licensee who chooses to witness the draw.

(2) In greyhound racing, there shall be at least six greyhounds from different kennels entered in all purse races. No trainer, owner, or kennel shall have more than two greyhounds in any race with the exception of stakes. No two greyhounds from the same kennel shall be allowed to be entered until all single interests have been satisfied. When no single entry is available, a double entry may be selected. Multiple entries shall be uncoupled for wagering purposes.

Specific Authority 550.0251(3) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251 FS. History–New 6-12-97, Amended __________.

 

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