The Commission proposes to promulgate and adopt the new rule to set procedure and requirements for post-match physical requirements and suspensions that match industry standards.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

State Boxing Commission

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61K1-3.020Post-Match Physical Requirements; Suspensions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission proposes to promulgate and adopt the new rule to set procedure and requirements for post-match physical requirements and suspensions that match industry standards.

SUMMARY: The new rule will set procedure and requirements for post-match physical requirements and suspensions 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: 548.041, 548.046 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, Florida State Boxing Commission, 1940 North Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1016.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61K1-3.020 Post-Match Physical Requirements; Suspensions.

(1) A Ringside physician may issue a medical suspension any time he/she believes it to be in the best interest for the safety of a participant.

(2)As a result of injuries or suspected injuries sustained or suspected to have been sustained in any match, the commission representative shall order a medical examination to be given to any participant or referee at any time, if the commission representative has cause to believe that the health or safety of the participant or referee is in jeopardy.

(3) Whenever a knockout occurs in any match, the ringside physician shall examine the knocked out participant at the time of the knockout and in the dressing room immediately after the match.

(4) In the event of a knockout or other serious injury, the ringside physician shall remain on the premises to provide medical attention as needed.

(5) When the ringside physician is satisfied that the injured or knocked out participant has recovered to the extent that the ringside physician releases the participant from the ringside physician’s care, the ringside physician shall, prior to releasing the participant, advise and discuss with the participant potential symptoms and signs associated with the injury or knockout which would indicate the need to seek immediate medical attention.

(6)The ringside physician shall give to the injured participant Form BPR-0009-458, entitled “Post-Match Physical Examination Report” (3/15), adopted and incorporated herein by reference, which can be obtained at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/sbc/forms.html or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-.________

(7) When a participant is suspended under this rule, the ringside physician who performs the post-match physical examination shall complete Form BPR-0009-478, “Order of Automatic Suspension”, (8/17/15) adopted and incorporated herein by reference, which may be obtained at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/sbc/forms.html or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-._______The order shall be signed by the executive director or by the representative of the executive director. A copy of the “Order of Automatic Suspension” shall be provided to the participant, and the commission representative.

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.041, 548.046 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: January 30, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: August 26, 2015