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FL H0129
Bill
Status
4/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jared Moskowitz
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Victoria Q. Gaetz Racing Greyhound Protection Act" establishing mandatory injury reporting requirements for racing greyhounds in Florida.
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Requires injuries to racing greyhounds to be reported within 7 days using a form adopted by the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering, signed under oath by the racetrack veterinarian or the owner, trainer, or kennel operator with knowledge of the injury.
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Mandates injury forms include greyhound identification (registered name, tattoo numbers, microchip information), owner/trainer/operator contact details, injury specifics (type, location, cause, recovery time), and contextual information about when and where the injury occurred.
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Requires the division to maintain injury forms as public records for 7 years and allows disciplinary action against department licensees who knowingly make false statements or fail to report injuries.
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Exempts injuries to service animals, personal pets, and adopted greyhounds from reporting requirements; takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Greyhound Racing Injuries
Last Action
Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee
4/28/2015