Florida Regulations 75-11.020: Drop Box and Key Control Procedures
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(1) Each table shall have a drop box that is configured to permit the dealer to insert the rake directly into the drop box. The drop box shall be:
(a) Marked with a permanent number corresponding to the table number to which the drop box is assigned;
(b) Affixed with a lock to the table; and,
(c) Separately keyed from the table release lock.
(2) Each cardroom operator shall develop and use a lock and key control system that limits or restricts access to secure compartments, drop boxes, and areas as identified in the operator’s internal control procedures.
(a) The cardroom operator’s security department shall receive the locks and keys; and,
(b) A master locksmith or similarly qualified cardroom operator employee shall install all locks specified in this subsection.
(3) The cardroom operator’s security department shall maintain all drop box keys as specified in the internal controls.
(4) Drop boxes shall require dual keys: Drop box release keys used to unlock the box from the table and the drop box contents keys shall have separate custodians who shall be authorized by the cardroom operator’s internal controls to:
(a) Have access to the drop box release keys and remove the drop boxes from the tables; and,
(b) Have access to the drop box contents keys and open the drop boxes during the count procedures.
(5) If access to keys is manually controlled, all access shall be documented in a written log that shall include:
(a) The justification for access to keys;
(b) The identity of the key and key box;
(c) The occupational license number or employee number of the employee removing the key;
(d) The date and time each key is signed out;
(e) The date and time each key is returned; and,
(f) The signatures of at least two persons for each key removed.
(6) If an electronic key box is used, the electronic key box system shall provide scheduled and on-demand reports for a complete audit trail of all access including:
(a) The identity of the key and key box;
(b) The occupational license number or employee number of the employee removing the key;
(c) The date and time each key is signed out;
(d) The date and time each key is returned;
(e) A report of unauthorized attempts to access the key box;
(f) All entries, changes, or deletions in the key box system; and,
(g) The identity of the employees who made attempts to enter or perform changes, or deletions in the key box system.
(7) All duplicate keys shall be controlled in the same fashion as the original keys.
(8) Cardroom operators shall:
(a) Remove all drop boxes immediately after the end of the final game for each day’s activity. In the event the immediate removal of drop boxes is not possible, a security guard shall be in the room until the drop boxes are removed; and,
(b) Remove drop boxes so that the markings are clearly visible to surveillance cameras.
(9) The drop box count shall comply with Fl. Admin. Code R. 75-11.0175, and the cardroom operator’s internal controls.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4), (11) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 849.086. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 9-7-08, 7-21-14, Formerly 61D-11.020.
(b) Affixed with a lock to the table; and,
(c) Separately keyed from the table release lock.
(2) Each cardroom operator shall develop and use a lock and key control system that limits or restricts access to secure compartments, drop boxes, and areas as identified in the operator’s internal control procedures.
(a) The cardroom operator’s security department shall receive the locks and keys; and,
(b) A master locksmith or similarly qualified cardroom operator employee shall install all locks specified in this subsection.
(3) The cardroom operator’s security department shall maintain all drop box keys as specified in the internal controls.
(4) Drop boxes shall require dual keys: Drop box release keys used to unlock the box from the table and the drop box contents keys shall have separate custodians who shall be authorized by the cardroom operator’s internal controls to:
(a) Have access to the drop box release keys and remove the drop boxes from the tables; and,
(b) Have access to the drop box contents keys and open the drop boxes during the count procedures.
(5) If access to keys is manually controlled, all access shall be documented in a written log that shall include:
(a) The justification for access to keys;
(b) The identity of the key and key box;
(c) The occupational license number or employee number of the employee removing the key;
(d) The date and time each key is signed out;
(e) The date and time each key is returned; and,
(f) The signatures of at least two persons for each key removed.
(6) If an electronic key box is used, the electronic key box system shall provide scheduled and on-demand reports for a complete audit trail of all access including:
(a) The identity of the key and key box;
(b) The occupational license number or employee number of the employee removing the key;
(c) The date and time each key is signed out;
(d) The date and time each key is returned;
(e) A report of unauthorized attempts to access the key box;
(f) All entries, changes, or deletions in the key box system; and,
(g) The identity of the employees who made attempts to enter or perform changes, or deletions in the key box system.
(7) All duplicate keys shall be controlled in the same fashion as the original keys.
(8) Cardroom operators shall:
(a) Remove all drop boxes immediately after the end of the final game for each day’s activity. In the event the immediate removal of drop boxes is not possible, a security guard shall be in the room until the drop boxes are removed; and,
(b) Remove drop boxes so that the markings are clearly visible to surveillance cameras.
(9) The drop box count shall comply with Fl. Admin. Code R. 75-11.0175, and the cardroom operator’s internal controls.
Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4), (11) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 849.086. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 9-7-08, 7-21-14, Formerly 61D-11.020.