The purpose and effect of the rule development is to set requirements for pro-debut participants, their trainers, and their managers requirements.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-3.0055Pro-Debut Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the rule development is to set requirements for pro-debut participants, their trainers, and their managers requirements.

SUMMARY: The requirements for pro-debut participants, their trainers, and their managers.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Commission conducted an analysis of the proposed rule’s potential economic impact and determined that it did not exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 548.003(2)(d), (e) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 548.003(2)(d), (e) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: John MacIver, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 42, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61K1-3.0055 Pro-Debut Requirements.

(1) The requirements set forth in this rule apply to managers and trainers for pro-debut boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts participants. In order to determine whether a participant for boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts may be licensed, please see the licensure requirements as set forth in Section 548.041, F.S., and Rule 61K1-3.007, F.A.C.

(2) Prior to a participant’s debut, the manager and trainer shall certify to the commission that the debut participant is physically competent based on the physical and medical examinations received prior to permit application, and possesses the skills of a trained participant based on amateur experience, including, but not limited to:

(a) Competence in the elements of offense and defense;

(b) Clean hitting;

(c) Ring generalship; and

(d) Physical stamina to fight at least the minimum number of scheduled rounds and duration.

(3) Professional debut certification shall be made to the executive director or commission representative prior to or at the time of the weigh-in by completing and signing Form BPR-0009-481, “Pro Debut Certification and Release,” effective October 2012, adopted and incorporated by reference herein, which may be obtained at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/sbc/forms.html, or at _________________________.

(4) A manager or trainer shall be subject to discipline if he or she provides fraudulent or false information in the required certification. The commission may consider prior violations of this section as aggravating circumstances when determining disciplinary action taken against managers and trainers.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003(2)(d), (e) FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2)(d), (e) FS. History–New_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida State Boxing Commission

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida State Boxing Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 30, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 31, 2013