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FL H1407
Bill
Status
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Rader
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Greyhound Safety Act" and prohibits the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering from granting licenses to applicants convicted of animal cruelty, felony aggravated assault or battery, or felony child abuse, with immediate revocation required for animal cruelty convictions.
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Extends prosecution timeline for violations from 90 days to 180 days after the violation occurs, and requires immediate reinstatement of suspended greyhound racing licenses when positive test results cannot be confirmed by independent laboratory analysis.
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Mandates the division maintain detailed injury records for racing greyhounds for 7 years, including greyhound identification, owner/trainer information, injury specifics, and race conditions, with records made available to the public upon request.
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Establishes penalties of up to $1,500 for knowingly making false statements on injury records, with subsequent violations subject to fines of at least $3,000.
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Requires dog racing permitholders to maintain safe facilities with proper racetrack surfaces, safety devices to remove lures, and insulated electrical wires, with the division adopting related safety standards by rule.
Legislative Description
Greyhound Racing
Last Action
Died in Business and Professions Subcommittee
3/11/2016