The Commission proposes the rule amendment to update the language to reflect changes relating to fouls during kickboxing matches.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-4.021Kickboxing Conduct of Bout; Rounds

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes the rule amendment to update the language to reflect changes relating to fouls during kickboxing matches.

SUMMARY: Update rule language.

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(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 548.003, 548.0065 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 State Boxing Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1016 or telephone [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61K1-4.021 Kickboxing Conduct of Bout; Rounds.

(1) through (3) No change.  

(4) Fouls listed, all ages:

(a) No change. 

(b) Striking with the elbow to any target (not a foul for Muay Thai amateurs aged 18 years and older);

(c) through (o) No change. 

(5) For amateurs aged fourteen years or younger, striking with the knee to any part of an opponent’s body, except in Muay Thai style kickboxing matches, the following shall be considered a foul. s:

(a) Striking with the knee to an opponent’s head;

(b) Striking with the elbow to any part of an opponent’s body;

(c) Striking with the knee to any part of an opponent’s body, except in Muay Thai style kickboxing matches.

(6) through (7) No change.  

Rulemaking Authority 548.003(2) FS. Law Implemented 548.003, 548.0065 FS. History–New 3-14-13, Amended                  .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida State Boxing Commission

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 11, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 17, 2019