The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for weight class determination for boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts matches that match industry standards.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-3.027Weight Class for Boxing, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for weight class determination for boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts matches that match industry standards.

SUMMARY: The rule promulgation and adoption will set forth the standards for weight class determination for boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts matches 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 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: 548.043(2) 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:

61K1-3.027 Boxing Weight Classes.

(1) Weight Classes:

Name	Weight (lbs)	Weight Differential (lbs)
Flyweight	Up to 112	6
Bantamweight	113 to 118	6
Featherweight	119 to 126	6
Junior Lightweight	127 to 130	6
Lightweight	131 to 135	6
Junior Welterweight	136 to 140	8
Welterweight	141 to 147	8
Junior Middleweight	148 to 154	10
Middleweight	155 to 160	10
Light Heavyweight	161 to 175	12
Cruiserweight	176 to 190	14
Heavyweight	191 and above	No limit

 

(2)Kickboxing Weight Classes

 

Name	Weight (lbs)	Weight Differential (lbs)
Atomweight	Less than 108	4
Super Atomweight	109 to 111	4
Flyweight	112 to 114	4
Super Flyweight	115 to 117	4
Bantamweight	118 to 120	5
Super Bantamweight	121 to 124	5
Featherweight	125 to 128	5
Lightweight	129 to 132	6
Super Lightweight	133 to 137	6
Light Welterweight	138 to 142	6
Welterweight	143 to 147	7
Super Welterweight	148 to 153	7
Light Welterweight	154 top 159	7
Middleweight	160 to 165	8
Super Middleweight	166 to 172	8
Light Cruiserweight	173 to 179	8
Cruiserweight	180 to 186	9
Cruisserweight	187 to 194	9
Super Cruiserweight	195-207	9
Heavyweight	208 to 223	12
Super Heavyweight	224 and above	unlimited

 

(3) Mixed Martial Arts Weight Classes

 

Name	Weight (lbs)	Weight Differential (lbs)
Flyweight	Up to 125	8
Bantamweight	126 to 135	10
Featherweight	136 to 145	10
Lightweight	146 to 155	10
Welterweight	156 to 170	15
Middleweight	171 to 185	15
Light Heavyweight	186 to 205	20
Heavyweight	206 to 265	20
Super Heavyweight	Over 266	unlimited

 

(4) No boxing, kickboxing or mixed martial arts match shall be permitted with a weight difference greater than the weight differentials listed above.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.043(2) 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