The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for mixed martial arts participants’ apparel that match industry standards.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-3.029Mixed Martial Arts Participants' Apparel

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for mixed martial arts participants’ apparel that match industry standards.

SUMMARY: The rule promulgation and adoption will set forth the standards for Mixed Martial Arts participants’ apparel that match industry standards.

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: 548.003(2)(c) 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:

 

61K1-3.029 Mixed Martial Arts Participants’ Apparel.

(1) Each male mixed martial arts participant shall wear the following:

(a) Shorts approved by the executive director or his or her designee;

(b) A groin protector, or protective cup, which shall be in place before entering the ring;

(c) Knee or ankle support that is form-fitting with no rigid structural or abrasive materials is optional;

(d) An individually fitted mouthpiece, which mouthpiece shall be in the participant’s mouth at all times during

the fight period of each round. Participants shall have a second mouthpiece ringside ready for use at all times during

the match.

(2) Each female mixed martial arts participant shall wear the following:

(a) A close fitting tank, halter type top, or other close fitting secure top that prevents injury such as a sports bra;

(b) Shorts approved by the executive director or his or her designee;

(c) An individually fitted mouthpiece shall be in the participant’s mouth at all times during the fight period of

each round. Participants shall have a second mouthpiece ringside ready for use at all times during the match;

(d) Knee or ankle support that is form-fitting with no rigid structural or abrasive materials is optional;

(e) Breast protectors are optional;

(f) A protective cup or protective pelvic girdle to cover the pubic area, ovaries, coccyx and sides of the hips is

optional.

(3) Prohibited apparel:

(a) Eyeglasses are prohibited. Mixed martial arts participants shall wear soft contact lenses only if needed;

(b) Any type of apparel with metal straps or buckles;

(c) Necklaces or any other type of jewelry;

(d) Shoes.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2)(c) 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: June 27, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 26, 2015