9288155, 61D-14.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 9288155

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division:

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Chapter:

Pari-Mutuel Wagering Facility Slot Machine Operations

Overview

RULE:

61D-14.003	Renewal of Slot Machine Licenses (Transferred)
61D-14.011	Occupational License and Fingerprint Fees (Transferred)
61D-14.017	Days and Hours of Operation (Repealed)
61D-14.019	Compulsive or Addictive Gambling Prevention Program (Transferred)
61D-14.031	Bill Acceptors (Transferred)
61D-14.059	Slot Machine Licensee Personnel (Transferred)
61D-14.080	Retention, Storage and Destruction of Books, Records, and Documents (Transferred)
61D-14.082	Annual Financial Report (Transferred)
61D-14.086	Annual Compliance Audit (Repealed)
61D-14.090	Prohibited Acts (Transferred)
61D-14.200	Educational or Training Facilities (Transferred)
61D-14.203	Certified Educational Facility License Application (Transferred)

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rules will be to implement Florida Statutes pertaining to the regulation of slot machine operations at pari-mutuel racing facilities.

SUMMARY:

Rule 61D-14.003, F.A.C., revises the qualification required for renewal of slot machine license. Rule 61D-14.011, F.A.C., revises the license fee structure and clarifies language in the current rule. Rule 61D-14.017, F.A.C., revises the process to permit approval of variations in operational schedules. Rule 61D-14.019, F.A.C., includes record keeping requirements for all training and follow-up training provided to employees. Rule 61D-14.031, F.A.C., updates language regarding bill acceptor processing and clarifies meaning of rule. Rule 61D-14.059, F.A.C., provides requirement for the drug testing program for licensed facilities and clarifies language in rule. Rule 61D-14.080, F.A.C., clarifies what records are to be retained permanently and which shall be retained for at least five years; also clarifies the rule language. Rule 61D-14.082, F.A.C., modifies language to include a reference to the uniform annual report rule for pari-mutuel activities in Rule 61D-8.002, F.A.C., and harmonize the timing and substance of all reports from the pari-mutuel and slot machine facility. Rule 61D-14.086, F.A.C., provides requests for annual report of facility written policy and summary of activity for prior year as required in Section 551.104, F.S. Rule 61D-14.090, F.A.C., clarifies language regarding prohibited acts to include the violation of facility drug-free work environment and violation for ejection of licensed personnel. Rule 61D-14.200, F.A.C., provides the requirements and procedures for licensure and operation of storage and maintenance facilities and educational, training, and testing facilities. Rule 61D-14.203, F.A.C., provides procedures to obtain licensure for certified educational facilities that intend to provide training and education services related to slot machine gaming in the state.
OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: Rules 61D-14.005, 14.006, and 14.008 incorporate Rule 61D-14.011. Rule 61D-14.002 incorporates Rule 61D-14.017. Rules 61D-14.038, 14.047, 14.058, 14.079, 14.096, and 14.097 incorporate Rule 61D-14.080.
EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: Rule 61D-14.011 has no effect on Rules 61D-14.005, 14.006, and 14.008. Rule 61D-14.017 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.002. Rule 61D-14.080 has no effect on Rules 61D-14.038, 14.058, 14.079, and 14.096. Rule 61D-14.080 adds an additional requirement to Rule 61D-14.047 of maintaining a readily accessible copy of back-up data records. Rule 61D-14.080 adds an additional requirement to Rule 61D-14.097 regarding shipping records.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

551.103(1), (2), (5), 551.109(2), 551.116, 551.122 FS.

LAW:

551.103(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (h), (i), (j), (2), (3), (4)(a), 551.104(4)(a), (d), (i), (8), 551.107(4)(a), 551.109(2)(a), (b), 551.112, 551.116, 551.118(1), 551.122, 849.15(2) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/22/2010 Vol. 36/42

COMMENTS:

From 10/22/2010 To 11/12/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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