The Commission proposes the rule amendments to update the text regarding pre-match physical of amateur.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Florida Athletic Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-4.008Pre-Match Physical for Amateur

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes the rule amendments to update the text regarding pre-match physical of amateur.

SUMMARY: Update rule text regarding pre-match physical of amateur.

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 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 548.003(2)(k) 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 Athletic Commission, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1016 or telephone [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61K1-4.008 Pre-Match Physical of Amateur.

(1)  through (5) No change.

(6) Amateurs must comply with the following:

(a) Each amateur aged 18 and up shall provide the amateur sanctioning organization with hepatitis B surface antigen laboratory results and hepatitis C antibody lab results indicating no infection. Negative results will be acceptable for a period of up to twelve (12) months. After twenty-four (24) months, the amateur will need to be re-tested and provide the amateur sanctioning organization with current laboratory results.

(b) Each amateur aged 18 and up shall provide the amateur sanctioning organization with rapid HIV test results indicating no infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Negative results will be acceptable for a period of up to twelve (12)twenty-four (24) months. After twenty-four (24) months, the amateur will need to be re-tested and provide the amateur sanctioning organization with current laboratory results.

(7) In addition to the above, amateurs 40 years and older shall submit satisfactory results every twelve (12)24 months from the following prior to being approved for participation:

(a) through (c) No change.

(8) through (9) No change. 

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2)(k) FS. History–New 9-10-15,                        .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Florida Athletic Commission

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 4, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 26, 2021