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APR 27 1993 BOOK 89 PnE 401 BINGO LAWS; LOCAL CONTROLS AND REGULATIONS Chairman Bird explained that he added this item to the Agenda after receiving the. following letter from Representative Jim Ring: `�� o ids House f r- , ,, �� o Representativ ; . • _, - James K "Jim" Hing, Jr. Otner mmittees Republican Policy Chairman Representative, 17th District Appropriations Rules & Calendar Health Care tO' Natural Resources Suite 108 Regulated Industries 8485 Regency Square Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 727 -NW ❑ 323 The Capitol Tallahassee, FL 32398-1300 (904)488-4388 TO: Florida County Commission Chairmen FROM: Representative Jim Ring SUBJECT: Bingo Laws; Local Controls and Regulations DATE: 4-12-93 1) The Florida Legislature has, again, been unable to pass any restrictive regulations concerning the conduct or proliferation of leased bingo halls. Current law, just passed, simply reenacts the rules regarding jackpots and daily conduct. 2) Law enforcement agencies throughout the state have testified to the fact n that the growing trend toward Bingo Palaces" invites more corruption and dishonesty. Additionally, the typical bingo games that existed before the advent of professional bingo.halls are now being driven out of existence b halls y offering 24-hour, 7 -day -week operations. 3) Two counties, Pasco and Duval, have enacted more strict controls on thesero p fessional halls. Nothing in the existing state-wide law prohibits local action of a more stringent nature. 4) I'm writing to give you this "heads up" as to the window of opportunity that is available to you now, should you opt to take advantage. I'm certain, buoyed by their recent success in beating back legislation that would curtail their growth and their profits, that the large halls will attempt to prohibit any "local" efforts resulting in any restrictions. 5) If your county has an interest in aggressively regulating the professional bingo industry - the time is now!! 50 _ M M