of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on July 11, 2017, by Michael Gattuso. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published in Vol. 43, No. 148, of the August 1, 2017, Florida Administrative ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

The Florida State Boxing Commission hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Variance or Waiver, filed on July 11, 2017, by Michael Gattuso. The Notice of Petition for Variance or Waiver was published August 1, 2017 in Vol. 43, No. 148 of the, Florida Administrative Register. The Petitioner sought a variance or waiver of Rule 61K1-4.026, F.A.C. The Petitioner requested a modification or variance of the rule so that the required shin pads and instep protective pads would not be required for amateur fighters who have competed in 3 or more fights. The Board considered the instant Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on August 18, 2017 by telephone conference call.

The Board’s Order, filed on September 15, 2017 states that the Petitioner has not demonstrated that it meets the requirements of Section 120.542(2), F.S. and denies the variance requested.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting Patrick Cunningham, Executive Director, Florida State Boxing Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1016 or [phone].