Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 75-14.053 - Key Controls

(1) Each slot machine licensee shall develop and utilize a lock and key control system that limits or restricts access to secure compartments and areas as identified in the slot licensee's internal control procedure. Locks and keys shall be received by the slot machine licensee's security department and installed by a master locksmith or similarly qualified employee of the slot machine licensee.

(2) Notwithstanding the requirements of Rule 75-14.052, F.A.C., the internal controls procedure of the slot machine licensee shall identify persons authorized by the slot machine licensee to possess keys providing access to the following compartments or areas:

(a) Slot cash storage boxes;

(b) Trolleys to transport slot cash storage boxes;

(c) Count rooms;

(d) Areas in which slot cash storage boxes are located;

(e) Compartments housing microprocessors in any slot machine; and,

(f) Containers holding the master key for each slot machine Central Processing Unit (CPU).

(3) Each process outlined in the internal control procedure shall describe the method by which secure keys are accessed and the documentation requirements in subsection (4), below.

(4) Each slot machine licensee shall implement a log system. The log system shall document access to any secure key that the security department controls and shall include the following information:

(a) The pre-designated key number;

(b) The date and time the key was signed out from the security department;

(c) The name and occupational license number of the employee signing out the key;

(d) The name and designated slot licensee number of the security person escorting the employee with the key to the secure area as a second signature signing out the key;

(e) The name and designated slot licensee number of the security person issuing the key;

(f) The name and designated slot licensee number of the employee and security person, providing the escort, returning the key; and,

(g) The date and time the key was returned to the security department.

(5) Each slot machine licensee shall implement measures in their internal control procedures for:

(a) Addressing missing, lost, and stolen keys;

(b) Issuing replacement keys; and,

(c) Destruction of keys.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 75-14.053

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(b), (e), (g), (i), 551.104(4)(h) FS.

New 6-25-06, Amended 6-21-10, Formerly 61D-14.053.

New 6-25-06, Amended 6-21-10, Formerly 61D-14.053.