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FL H1017

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception to Florida Statutes section 849.086(16) allowing cardroom gaming in Seminole County under local approval requirements.

  • Requires the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering to obtain approval from the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners before issuing initial cardroom licenses to pari-mutuel facilities.

  • Applies the approval requirements of article V, section 5.1 of the Seminole County Home Rule Charter (effective as of January 1, 2018) to cardroom gaming licenses.

  • Defines "casino gambling" under the Seminole County Home Rule Charter to include all activities authorized by or conducted pursuant to Florida Statutes section 849.086 for purposes of this act.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Seminole County

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-172

4/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules3/5/2018
Government Accountability Committee1/23/2018
Tourism and Gaming Control Subcommittee1/16/2018
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee1/3/2018

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