FL H1199

Creates section 550.2416, Florida Statutes, requiring all racing greyhound injuries occurring in Florida to be reported to the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering within 7 days of occurrence in a division-prescribed format.

Injury reports must be completed and signed under oath by the racetrack veterinarian/director of racing (if injury occurred at track) or by the owner, trainer, or kennel operator (if injury occurred elsewhere, including during transportation).

Required injury report information includes the greyhound's identification (registered name, tattoo numbers, microchip information), owner/trainer/kennel operator details, physical characteristics, injury type and location, cause, estimated recovery time, and specific details depending on whether the injury occurred during racing or other circumstances.

The Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering must maintain injury reports as public records for at least 7 years and may impose fines, suspensions, or license revocations on individuals who knowingly violate reporting requirements or make false statements.

Exempts injuries to service animals, personal pets, and adopted greyhounds from reporting requirements; Division shall adopt implementing rules; effective date is July 1, 2016.