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FL H0933

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jared Moskowitz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering to maintain accurate records of all injuries incurred by racing greyhounds in Florida, including schooling races

  • Records must include greyhound identification (name, tattoo numbers, microchip), owner/trainer/kennel operator information, physical characteristics, injury location, race details, weather conditions, and injury specifics with recovery time estimates

  • Requires all injury forms to be completed and signed under oath by the racetrack veterinarian with a designated division representative as witness

  • Injury records must be maintained for 7 years and made readily available to the public upon oral or written request

  • Establishes penalties of up to $1,500 for knowingly making false statements on injury forms, with fines of at least $3,000 for second or subsequent violations; effective July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Greyhound Racing Injuries

Last Action

Died in Select Committee on Gaming

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Gaming2/28/2014

Full Bill Text

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