The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to implement and interpret Florida Statutes that relate to rules regulating the use of toe grabs and whips at pari-mutuel horseracing facilities.

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

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61D-2.002: Toe Grabs
61D-2.022: Use of Whips
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 use of toe grabs and whips at pari-mutuel horseracing facilities.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rule workshop will address whether the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering should implement the provisions of Section 550.2415, F.S., by adopting the model rule of the Association of Racing Commissioners International regarding toe grabs. The workshop will also address rules regarding the use of a whip in the general rule section.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 550.0251, 550.2415(13) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 550.0251(3), (11), 550.2415(6) 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:
TIME AND DATE: August 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, 1400 West Commercial Blvd., Room 203, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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 AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.