The Commission proposes rule amendment to update the rule title; add new language to clarify the scope of the medical examinations given to amateurs; incorporate form BPR-0009-578, “Suspension of Amateur Athlete,” into the rule; and provide the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-4.009Post-Match Physical of Amateur

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes rule amendment to update the rule title; add new language to clarify the scope of the medical examinations given to amateurs; incorporate form BPR-0009-578, “Suspension of Amateur Athlete,” into the rule; and provide the website where the form can be downloaded.

SUMMARY: The rule amendment will update the rule title add new language to clarify the scope of the medical examinations given to amateurs; incorporate form BPR-0009-578, “Suspension of Amateur Athlete,” into the rule; and provide the website where the form can be downloaded.

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 the Commission meeting, the Commission determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. The rule will not have any impact on the licensees and their businesses or the business that employ them. The rule imposes no additional regulation or costs on licensees. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease the profit opportunities, will not require any specialized knowledge to comply, and will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs.

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: 548.006, 548.0065, 548.046 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, State Boxing Commission, 1940 North Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61K1-4.009 Post-Match Physical of Amateur; Suspension of Amateur Athlete

(1) Following each match, each amateur shall be examined by a physician licensed as an M.D. or D.O. The physician shall certify in writing the amateur’s physical condition and a professional assessment as to whether or not the amateur may need further medical treatment at a hospital.

(2)  Physicians shall have a suitable place or room in which to make their examinations after each match.

(3) The examination given all amateurs shall address the following:

(a) Any injuries sustained during the match;

(b) Dehydration;

(c) Signs or symptoms of concussion and/or neurological injury;

(d) Vision;

(e) Balance

(4)(e) The physician shall consider the need to prepare a suspension form, suspending the amateur from participating in future matches until cleared by a physician.

(5) When an amateur is suspended under this rule, or for technical knockout or knockout, the physician who

performs the post-match physical examination shall complete Form BPR-0009-578, “Suspension of Amateur

Athlete,” (4/16/16) adopted and incorporated herein by reference, which may be obtained at

http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/sbc/forms.html or at http://www.flrules.org_______________. The

“Suspension of Amateur Athlete” shall be signed by the amateur sanctioning organization’s representative or by the

physician and a copy shall be provided to the amateur.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.0065, 548.043, 548.046, 548.071, 548.075 FS. History–New 3-14-13, Amended                 .

 

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: April 16, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 24, 2016