The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for mixed martial arts bandages, handwraps, and gloves that match industry standards.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-3.031Mixed Martial Arts Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes the promulgation and adoption of the new rule to set forth the standards for mixed martial arts bandages, handwraps, and gloves that match industry standards.

SUMMARY: The rule promulgation and adoption of the new rule will set forth the standards for mixed martial arts bandages, handwraps, and gloves 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), 548.043 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:

 

61K1-3.031 Mixed Martial Arts Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves.

(1) Bandages and Handwraps:

(a) All bandages and handwraps shall be restricted to gauze not less than 2.5 yards in length and not more than 5 yards in length and 2 inches in width, held in place by not more than 5 yards of 1 inch surgical tape. No tape may be applied across the knuckles.

(b) All bandages and handwraps shall be applied and adjusted in the dressing room in the presence of the inspector. The inspector shall initial or in some other manner mark the bandage or handwrap on each hand so as to be able to determine at the conclusion of the match whether or not the bandage or handwrap was tampered with after the inspector initially examined the bandage or handwrap.

(2) Gloves

(a) Gloves shall weigh no less than 4 ounces nor more than 8 ounces; however, both participants shall wear the same weight gloves and use the same manufacturer of gloves as provided by the promoter unless both participants agree to use different manufacturers of gloves.

(b) Prior to the beginning of each match each glove of each participant shall be examined and approved or disapproved by the executive director. Any glove intended to be used by a participant in a match shall be whole, clean, in sanitary condition. Gloves shall be in good condition. If the padding in a glove is found to be misplaced or lumpy, or if the glove shows evidence of breaking, roughing or twisting, the glove shall be disapproved and shall not be used.

(c) If laces are present, laces of gloves shall be knotted on the back of the wrist and tape shall be applied over the laces so as to prevent injury to the opponent. If Velcro is present, the chief inspector may require the use of tape to prevent injury or to prevent loosening of the gloves during the match. Whenever the chief inspector decides to require tape, both participants and seconds must be subject to the same requirement. The tape used shall be red tape for the red corner participant and blue tape for the blue corner participant.

(d) Participants shall not supply their own gloves.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2)(c), 548.043, 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