The Commission proposes to promulgate and adopt the new rule to set forth the obligations for professional licenses licensed under Chapter 458, F.S., and by moving the requirements to a chapter designated strictly for professional licensees and ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-3.018Emergency Equipment; Other Equipment and Services

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes to promulgate and adopt the new rule to set forth the obligations for professional licenses licensed under Chapter 458, F.S., and by moving the requirements to a chapter designated strictly for professional licensees and updating the rule to match industry standards.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will set forth the requirements for emergency equipment and services.

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 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. The information expressly relied upon and described herein:

• The rule sets the emergency equipment and other equipment and service requirements and will not adversely impact economic growth, private-sector job creation or employment, or private-sector ratification.

• The rule will likely not raise the price of goods or services provided.

• The rule will not likely increase regulatory costs, including any transactional costs.

• The number of people required to comply with the rule will be approximately 27 promoters.

• The department intends to implement the proposed rule within its current workload, with existing staff.

• The costs of implementing the rule will affect the department only.

• Additional costs imposed on promoters by this rule will include the cost to hire paramedics and two ringside physicians to staff each professional event.

The rule is mandated by statute and the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature because all costs of the rule are required by the statute. 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 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 548.003(2), 548.046, 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, 1940 North Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1016

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61K1-3.018 Emergency Equipment, Other Equipment and Services.

(1) Emergency Medical Equipment and Services.

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the promoter to provide the following at each match:

1. A portable resuscitator with all additional equipment necessary for its operation;

2. An ambulance shall be on site, with two paramedics or one paramedic and one Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), with at least one paramedic stationed ringside during the match. If a participant needs to be transported via ambulance to the hospital, another ambulance with two paramedics or one paramedic and one Emergency Medical Technician must arrive before the match can continue;

3. A clean backboard and clean blanket, to be located along with the ambulance attendants, located ringside.

4. A minimum of two (2) commission-approved physicians with seats at the immediate ringside of all matches.

a. The physician shall not leave the premises until after the final match has been conducted, all participants participating have been cleared by the physician(s), and the executive director or commission representative has cleared the physician to leave.

b. Physicians shall assist if any serious medical emergency shall arise, and shall render temporary or emergency treatments for injuries sustained by the participants and/or referee.

5. Three (3) portable oxygen supplies.

a. One portable oxygen supply shall be in each dressing room or locker room used by the participants;

b. One portable oxygen supply shall be immediately accessible to the ringside physician.

6. A replacement ambulance and medical personnel at the venue prior to the continuation of any matches if the original ambulance and medical personnel has left the premises to transport a participant or any other individual to the hospital.

(b) No match shall begin or continue unless such equipment and personnel are on the premises in a state of readiness and in a pre-designated readily accessible location known to the referee, physicians and the executive director or commission representative.

(2) Other Equipment and Services.

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the promoter to have available at all times during a program of matches a person or persons capable of making emergency repairs, corrections and adjustments to the ring, lights portable resuscitator, portable oxygen supplies and any other necessary equipment and fixtures required to be operational during the program.

(b) The promoter shall supply the following items which shall be in good working order and available for use as needed:

1. A public address system;

2. Chairs, properly located in accordance with the floor plan and elevated to allow for unobstructed view as detailed in this section;

3. Five stools or chairs, a clean water bucket and a clean water container for drinking purposes for each participant’s corner;

4. A spit bucket and three clean towels per corner; and

5. A complete set of numbered round cards, which shall be of such size as to make them clearly legible from all parts of the arena.

(c) The promoter shall ensure that all food and beverages are dispensed in paper or plastic plates or cups and that only plastic utensils are provided to individuals intending or allowed to enter the arena area. The serving of food or beverages in cans, glass bottles or plates, or the use of metal utensils is prohibited. This requirement is not applicable to skybox or other premium seating areas that are considered separate areas from the arena area.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2), 548.046, 548.057 FS. History– New _______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: State Boxing Commission

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 17, 2014

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 14, 2014