The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement requirements of Florida Statutes pertaining to the procedures for euthanizing greyhounds.

 

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

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61D-6.009: Veterinarians
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement requirements of Florida Statutes pertaining to the procedures for euthanizing greyhounds.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment establishes procedures for use of needles and record keeping in association with euthanizing greyhounds.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs was prepared.
OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: None.
EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: None.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 550.0251(3), 550.2415(6)(b), (12) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 550.0251, 550.2415(6)(b) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: May 6, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 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 IS: Mary Polombo, Clerk, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1035

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61D-6.009 Veterinarians.

(1) through (10) No change.

(11) Any veterinarian who euthanizes a greyhound shall:

(a) Use only one-time disposable syringes in compliance with paragraph (3)(a) of this rule; and

(b) Maintain all records required by paragraph (4)(a) of this rule.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 120.80(4)(a), 550.155(1), 550.0251(3), (11), 550.2415(6)(b), (12) (13) FS. Law Implemented 120.80(4)(a), 550.0251, 550.155, 550.2415(6)(b) FS. History–New 10-20-96, Amended 12-15-97, 4-12-06,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Milton Champion, Director, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Charlie Liem, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 30, 2010

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: February 19, 2010