(1) The cardroom operator shall contact the division, office of auditing, for an inspection for compliance with the provisions of Florida Statutes § 849.086, and Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 75-11, no less than ten business days prior to opening a new cardroom or amending an existing cardroom area. Amending an existing cardroom area includes changing the number, location or dimensions of tables, surveillance system, internal controls, or floor plan.

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    (a) A cardroom operator shall not open a new facility or the affected portion of an existing cardroom for which the operator has made notice of any proposed changes until the division provides written authorization to proceed.
    (b) If after inspection of the facility, the division determines that the cardroom operator is not in compliance with Florida Statutes § 849.086, or Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 75-11, the division shall notify the cardroom operator and subsequently provide the cardroom operator with a written list of deficiencies.
    (c) If deficiencies are identified, the cardroom operator shall:
    1. Correct all deficiencies prior to requesting a re-inspection; and
    2. Request a re-inspection in writing pursuant to Fl. Admin. Code R. 75-11.0025
    (2) Subsequent inspections shall be performed according to this rule until identified deficiencies are corrected;
    (3) Upon satisfactory completion of corrective action, the division shall acknowledge in writing that all deficiencies are resolved and that the cardroom operator may proceed with using the designated facility space. The division shall deliver its written acknowledgement and authorization to proceed by email facsimile, mail or hand delivery, to the specific address retained in the division’s record of licensure.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 550.0251(12), 849.086(4) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 849.086. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 5-9-04, 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, Formerly 61D-11.006.