The proposed rule amendment deletes language that has caused unintended problems in training MMA participants and did not achieve the intended result of preparing MMA participants for receiving head strikes while on the ground.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-4.025Mixed Martial Arts Conduct of Bout; Rounds

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment deletes language that has caused unintended problems in training MMA participants and did not achieve the intended result of preparing MMA participants for receiving head strikes while on the ground.

SUMMARY: Delete language

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: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Commission meeting, the Commission, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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) FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 548.003, 548.0065, 548.043, 548.057 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: Paul Waters, Executive Director, Florida State Boxing Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1016 or telephone: [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61K1-4.025 Mixed Martial Arts Conduct of Bout; Rounds.

(1) through (13) No change.

(14) Fouls listed:

(a) Fouls/Illegal Techniques while Standing or on the Ground include:

1. through 20. No change.

21. Striking the head of a grounded or downed opponent, except after three verifiable sanctioned amateur mixed martial arts bouts;

21.22. through 34.35. No change.

(b) No change.

(15) through (16) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003(2) FS. Law Implemented 548.003, 548.0065, 548.043, 548.057 FS. History–New 3-14-13, Amended                   .

 

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 26, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 26, 2016