The bill amends Section 550.475 of the Florida Statutes to allow holders of valid pari-mutuel permits to lease their facilities not only to other holders of the same class of pari-mutuel permits but also to any jai alai permitholder, provided that the facilities are located within a 35-mile radius of each other. This change expands the leasing options for permitholders and facilitates intertrack wagering and the operation of jai alai games at the leased premises. Additionally, the bill reenacts references in Sections 550.054(14)(b) and 550.615(8) to incorporate the amendments made to Section 550.475.

The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. The bill aims to enhance the operational flexibility of pari-mutuel permitholders and promote the growth of jai alai and other related wagering activities within the state.

Statutes affected:
H 709 Filed: 550.475