TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Resolution No. 2018-R-22, supporting a Statewide prohibition on the racing of and wagering on greyhounds or other dogs.
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution No. 2018-R-22 for adoption
Background Information
Prohibition on racing of and wagering on greyhounds or other dogs. - The humane treatment of animals is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. After December 31, 2020, a person authorized to conduct gaming or pari-mutuel operations may not race greyhounds or any member of the Canis Familiaris subspecies in connection with any wager for money or any other thing of value in this state, and persons in this state may not wager money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a live dog race occurring in this state. The failure to conduct greyhound racing or wagering on greyhound racing after December 31, 2018, does not constitute grounds to revoke or deny renewal of other related gaming licenses held by a person who is a licensed greyhound permitholder on January 1, 2018, and does not affect the eligibility of such permitholder, or such permitholder’s facility, to conduct other pari-mutuel activities authorized by general law. By general law, the legislature shall specify civil or criminal penalties for violations of this section and for activities that aid or abet violations of this section.
Prohibition on racing or wagering on greyhounds or other dogs. - The amendment to Article X, which prohibits the racing of or wagering on greyhound and other dogs, and the creation of this section, shall take effect upon the approval of the electors.
Strategic Plan
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Financial Impact
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Procurement
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Attachments:
1. Proposed Language for Amendment 13
2. Endorsements
3. Resolution 2018-R-22
Prepared by: Katy Peto for Mayor Carusone
Department Director: Katy Peto