61K1-3.0001. Definitions

The definitions contained in Section 548.002, F.S., apply equally herein unless expressly indicated otherwise. As used in the rules adopted by the commission the term:

(1) “Announcer” means an individual who has the authority to make all announcements during a pugilistic event.

(2) “Commission Official” means an individual who is designated by the commission to represent the commission in an official capacity for specific purposes. Commission Officials include event coordinators, timekeepers, chief inspectors, and inspectors.

(3) “Contact Exhibition” means any exhibition in which the participants intend, are allowed or are expected to hit, punch, or contact each other in any way.

(4) “Counted Out” means that a participant has been knocked down and the referee and knockdown timekeeper have performed the appropriate count as set forth in these rules, and the completion of such count signifies that the participant has been knocked out.

(5) “Employee of the Commission” or “Commission Staff” means the executive director, and, to the extent they are assigned to work for the commission, any full time or part time salaried employees of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and all OPS employees of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, except those OPS employees determined to be independent contractors and who are not involved in making policy decisions for the commission. This definition is only for the purposes of implementing Chapter 548, F.S., rule Division 61K1, F.A.C., and does not confer employee status for any other purpose.

(6) “Event Official” means an individual who is licensed by the commission and assigned by the commission office to work in their licensed capacity at an event. Event Officials include referees, judges, and ringside physicians.

(7) “Fight Card” means collectively, all of the matches that are scheduled or proposed to be scheduled under the same permit.

(8) “Main Event” means the principal match or matches within a program of matches.

(9) “Referee” means an individual who enforces the rules relating to the conduct of a bout.

(10) “Ringside” means within the first row of spectator seats or closer to the ropes of the ring or the outside edge of the cage.

(11) “Registry” means any central repository or collection of match records that is subsequently approved by the commission.

(12) “Sparring” or “To Spar” means to compete with a participant or an amateur in a practice bout without scoring.

(13) “Timekeeper” means an individual who is assigned the duties to maintain the time for each round during a pugilistic event.

(14) “Trainer” means an individual who prepares the participant for the match in which he or she is to engage.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003, 548.004, 548.007, 548.017 FS. History–New 2-7-85, Formerly 7F-1.02, Amended 4-6-89, Formerly 7F-1.002, Amended 9-10-95, 11-20-95, 4-3-00, 6-1-04, 3-14-13, Formerly 61K1-1.002, Amended 8-1-17, 10-25-20.