Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
State Boxing Commission
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61K1-1.001: Purpose, Applicability and Scope of Rules
61K1-1.002: Definitions
61K1-1.0023: Commission, Commission Employees, Duties and Responsibilities
61K1-1.0025: Executive Director, Duties and Responsibilities
61K1-1.0027: District Coordinators, Duties and Responsibilities
61K1-1.0028: Chief Inspector, Inspectors, Duties and Responsibilities
61K1-1.003: Licenses, Permits; Requirement, Procedure and Period, Fee
61K1-1.0031: Application Approval, Application Denial, and Disciplinary Action for Amateur Sanctioning Organizations in Boxing, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts
61K1-1.0035: Insurance
61K1-1.004: Weight Classes; Weigh-In; Pre-Match Physical of Participant and Referee
61K1-1.0043: Drugs and Foreign Substances; Penalties
61K1-1.005: Promoter and Matchmaker; Licensing and Bond; Duties and Conduct
61K1-1.0055: Concessionaire; License; Bond
61K1-1.006: Arena Equipment; Ring Requirements; Fenced Area Requirements for Mixed Martial Arts; Other Fight Mediums; Floor Plan and Apron Seating; Emergency Medical and Other Equipment and Services
61K1-1.007: Participants' Apparel and Appearance
61K1-1.008: Bandages and Handwraps
61K1-1.009: Gloves and Mouthpieces
61K1-1.010: Physician; License and Duties; Authority
61K1-1.011: Manager; License; Contract Between Manager and Participant
61K1-1.012: Participant; License; Conduct and Other Requirements
61K1-1.013: Judge; License and Duties
61K1-1.016: Announcer; License and Duties
61K1-1.017: Timekeeper or Knockdown Timekeeper; License and Duties
61K1-1.018: Second; License and Duties
61K1-1.019: Referee; License and Duties
61K1-1.023: Trainer; License and Conduct
61K1-1.024: Booking Agent, Representative of Booking Agent; License
61K1-1.030: Rounds
61K1-1.035: Scoring System; Scoring, Criteria; Knockdowns, Fouls; Determination of Win or Draw; Decision Final, Exceptions
61K1-1.037: Post-Match Physical Requirements; Suspensions
61K1-1.040: Post-Match Reports Required to be Filed; Penalty for Late Filing
61K1-1.042: Closed Circuit Telecasts; Requirements; Penalty for Late Filing
61K1-1.044: Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct.
61K1-1.045: Citations.
61K1-1.046: Notice of Noncompliance.
61K1-1.049: Records
61K1-1.050: Method of Payment
61K1-1.070: Administrative Complaints
61K1-1.080: Forms
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The commission proposes to substantially rewrite the rules presently in Chapter 61K1-1, F.A.C. The commission proposes to have Chapter 61K1-1, F.A.C., set forth general requirements applicable to amateur and professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts. A second chapter is proposed that will address amateurs only and a third chapter will address professionals only.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Commission proposes to promulgate rules which regulate boxing, kicking, and mixed martial arts for both amateurs and professionals. This is intended to make it easier for licensees to determine their duties and responsibilities.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 548.003 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 548.003, 548.006, 548.0065, 548.007, 548.008, 548.011, 548.012, 548.013, 548.014, 548.017, 548.021, 548.025, 548.026, 548.028, 548.032, 548.035, 548.043, 548.046, 548.057, 548.066, 548.071, 548.075 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: February 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m., or soonest thereafter
PLACE: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board Conference Room, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Thomas Molloy, Executive Director, Florida State Boxing Commission, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.