The Commission proposes the rule amendments to update the rule language for scoring system; scoring, criteria; knockdowns, fouls; determination of win or draw; decision final exceptions.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Athletic Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-3.033Scoring System; Scoring, Criteria; Knockdowns, Fouls; Determination of Win or Draw; Decision Final, Exceptions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes the rule amendments to update the rule language for scoring system; scoring, criteria; knockdowns, fouls; determination of win or draw; decision final exceptions.

SUMMARY: To update rule language regarding scoring system; scoring, criteria; knockdowns, fouls; determination of win or draw; decision final exceptions.

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 amendment 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, 548.006 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 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: Patrick Cunningham, Executive Director, Florida Athletic Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1016, or telephone [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61K1-3.033 Scoring System; Scoring, Criteria; Knockdowns, Fouls; Determination of Win or Draw; Decision Final, Exceptions.

(1)    through (4) No Change.

(5) Conditions of the Match in Mixed Martial Arts.

(a) The conditions of the match for any mixed martial arts match as proposed to the executive director shall be deemed to include the following as fouls:

1. through 13. No Change.

14. Kicking or kneeing to the head of a grounded opponent, or stomping a grounded opponent. An opponent is grounded when any part of the body, other than the soles of the feet are touching the fighting area floor. To be grounded, the palm of one hand (a flat palm) must be down, and/or any other body part must be touching the fighting area floor. A single knee or arm makes the fighter grounded without having to have any other body part in touch with the fighting area floor. and a single hand are touching the canvas,

15. through 28. No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003, 548.006 FS. Law Implemented 548.057 FS. History–New 4-6-89, Amended 8-28-89, 1-1-90, 1-9-91, Formerly 7F-1.035, Amended 9-10-95, 4-3-00, 6-1-04, Formerly 61K1-1.035, Amended 8-24-17,                        .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Athletic Commission

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: March 3, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 5, 2022