The Commission proposed the rule amend to update and clarity the language regarding fouls, fouls/illegal techniques while on the ground.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-4.025Mixed Martial Arts Conduct of Bout; Rounds

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposed the rule amend to update and clarity the language regarding fouls, fouls/illegal techniques while on the ground.

SUMMARY: To update the rule text regarding fouls.

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, 548.043, 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 State Boxing Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1016 or telephone [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61K1-4.025 Mixed Martial Arts Conduct of Bout; Rounds.

(1) through (6) No change.

(7) When an amateur is knocked out or injured by submission, no one is allowed in the cage/ring until authorized by a referee or physician.

(8) through (13) No change.

(14) Fouls listed:

(a) Fouls/Illegal Techniques while Standing or on the Ground include:

1. through 9. No change.

10. Striking with the elbow, forearm, or triceps (Exception if both amateurs have a minimum of three amateur bouts and both amateurs agree to use elbows);

11. through 34. No change.

(b) In addition to the aforementioned fouls, fouls/illegal techniques while on the ground include:

1. Forearm, elbow or triceps strikes;

2. Neck cranks;

13. No change.

4. and 5. Renumbered 2. and 3. No change.

6. Spine locks;

47. No change.

8. Fish-hooks;

9. Groin strikes;

10. Spine strikes;

511. No change.

612. Pinching, biting, gouging, and anything that might be considered “dirty fighting”;

713. No change.

(15) through (16) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003(2) FS. Law Implemented 548.003, 548.0065, 548.043, 548.057 FS. History–New 3-14-13, Amended 12-5-16,      .

 

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: December 17, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: February 5, 2020