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Notice: 13016447

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-14.005	Occupational License Requirements for Individual Persons (Transferred)
61D-14.006	Occupational License Application Requirements for Business Entities (Transferred)
61D-14.011	Occupational License and Fingerprint Fees (Transferred)
61D-14.022	Slot Machine, Slot Machine Component, and Progressive System Requirements (Transferred)
61D-14.024	Logic Compartment (Transferred)
61D-14.041	Randomness Requirements and Game Play Auditing (Transferred)
61D-14.044	Identification of Program Storage Media, and Slot Machine Technical Requirements (Transferred)
61D-14.059	Slot Machine Licensee Personnel (Transferred)
61D-14.060	Business Entities, Internal Controls and Personnel Records (Transferred)
61D-14.075	Jackpot Payouts Not Paid Directly From the Slot Machine (Transferred)
61D-14.080	Retention, Storage and Destruction of Books, Records, and Documents (Transferred)
61D-14.081	Monthly Remittance Reports (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:

The amendment to Rule 61D-14.003, F.A.C., revises the qualification required for renewal of slot machine licenses. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.005, F.A.C., revises application forms related to slot machine individual occupational licensing and incorporates relevant forms by reference. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.006, F.A.C., revises the application form related to slot machine business entity occupational licensing and incorporates the form by reference. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.011, F.A.C., revises the license fee structure and clarifies language in the current rule. The amendments to Rules 61D-14.022, 14.024, and 14.044, F.A.C., will implement a process whereby slot machine facilities perform the clearing of Random Access Memory (RAM clears) on machines independently while maintaining safeguards that ensure the integrity of the machines.  The amendment to Rule 61D-14.041, F.A.C., deletes the requirement for an internal slot machine random number generator. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.059, F.A.C., revises requirements for the drug testing program for licensed facilities. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.060, F.A.C., addresses requirements related to a business entity’s internal controls. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.075, F.A.C., revises the verification check for machines with a jackpot. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.080, F.A.C., addresses the records retention schedule for tickets and vouchers. The amendment to Rule 61D-14.081, F.A.C., revises language related to the calculation of slot machine revenue, revises forms relating to monthly remittance reports for slot operations and incorporates relevant forms by reference. 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: Rule 61D-14.0055 incorporates Rule 61D-14.005.  Rule 61D-14.007 incorporates Rule 61D-14.006.  Rule 61D-14.008 incorporates Rules 61D-14.005 and 61D-14.011.  Rule 61D-14.009 incorporates Rules 61D-14.005 and 61D-14.006.  Rule 61D-14.012 incorporates Rule 61D-14.006.  Rule 61D-14.016 incorporates Rule 61D-14.024. Rule 61D-14.020 incorporates Rule 61D-14.081.  Rule 61D-14.038 incorporates Rule 61D-14.080.  Rule 61D-14.047 incorporates Rules 61D-14.044 and 61D-14.080.  Rule 61D-14.048 incorporates Rule 61D-14.044.  Rule 61D-14.058 incorporates Rule 61D-14.080.  Rule 61D-14.074 incorporates Rules 61D-14.022, 14.024, 14.041, and 14.044.  Rule 61D-14.076 incorporates Rule 61D-14.080.  Rule 61D-14.079 incorporates Rule 61D-14.080.  Rule 61D-14.096 incorporates Rule 61D-14.080.  Rule 61D-14.097 incorporates Rules 61D-14.022 and 61D-14.080.     
EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: Rule 61D-14.005 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.0055.  Rule 61D-14.006 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.007.  Rule 61D-14.005 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.008.  Rule 61D-14.011 reduces licensing fees for three-year licenses in Rule 61D-14.008.  Rules 61D-14.005 and 14.006 have no effect on Rule 61D-14.009.  Rule 61D-14.006 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.012.  Rule 61D-14.024 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.016.  Rule 61D-14.020 requires a technical change to conform to new numbering of Rule 61D-14.081.  Rule 61D-14.080 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.030.  Rule 61D-14.047 requires a technical change to conform to new numbering of Rule 61D-14.044.  Rule 61D-14.080 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.047.  Rule 61D-14.044 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.048.  Rule 61D-14.080 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.058.  Rules 61D-14.022, 14.024, 14.041, and 14.044 have no effect on Rule 61D-14.074.  Rule 61D-14.080 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.076.  Rule 61D-14.080 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.079.  Rule 61D-14.080 has no effect on Rule 61D-14.096.  Rules 61D-14.022 and 14.080 have no effect on Rule 61D-14.097.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

550.0251(2), 551.103(1), (2), (5), 551.109(2)(b), 551.122 FS.

LAW:

550.0251(2), 551.103(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (2), 551.104(4), 551.105, 551.106(3), 551.107(4)(a), (d), 551.108, 551.109(2)(a), (b), 551.122, 559.79(2), 849.15(2) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/17/2013 Vol. 39/97

COMMENTS:

From 5/17/2013 To 6/7/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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