61K1-3.0001. Definitions

CHAPTER 61K1-3 HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXING, KICKBOXING, AND MARTIAL ARTS 61K1-3.0001 Definitions 61K1-3.0002 Commission, Commission Employees, Duties and Responsibilities 61K1-3.0003 Executive Director, Duties and Responsibilities 61K1-3.0004 Application Approval, Application Denial, and Disciplinary Action for Amateur Sanctioning Organizations in Boxing, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts (Repealed) 61K1-3.0005 Method of Payment 61K1-3.0006 Administrative Complaints 61K1-3.0007 Forms (Repealed) 61K1-3.001 Licenses, Permits; Requirement, Procedure and Period, Fees, Fight Card Approval 61K1-3.002 Promoter and Matchmaker; Licensing and Bond; Duties and Conduct 61K1-3.004 Physician; License and Duties; Authority 61K1-3.005 Manager; License; Contract Between Manager and Participant 61K1-3.006 Contracts Between Managers and Participants 61K1-3.007 Participant; License; Conduct and Other Requirements 61K1-3.008 Judge; License and Duties 61K1-3.009 Announcer; License and Duties (Repealed) 61K1-3.010 Timekeeper or Knockdown Timekeeper; License and Duties (Repealed) 61K1-3.011 Second; License and Duties 61K1-3.012 Referee; License and Duties 61K1-3.013 Trainer; License and Conduct 61K1-3.015 Insurance 61K1-3.016 Pre-Match Physical of Participant and Referee 61K1-3.0165 Weigh-In 61K1-3.017 Drugs and Foreign Substances 61K1-3.018 Emergency Equipment, Other Equipment and Services 61K1-3.019 Arena Equipment; Ring Requirements; Floor Plan and Apron Seating 61K1-3.020 Post-Match Physical Requirements; Suspensions 61K1-3.021 Professional Post-Match Reports Required to be Filed; Penalty for Late Filing 61K1-3.022 Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct 61K1-3.023 Citation Authority 61K1-3.026 Disciplinary Guidelines 61K1-3.027 Weight Classes for Boxing, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts 61K1-3.028 Boxing and Kickboxing Participants’ Apparel 61K1-3.029 Mixed Martial Arts Participants’ Apparel 61K1-3.030 Boxing and Kickboxing Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves 61K1-3.031 Mixed Martial Arts Bandages and Handwraps; Gloves 61K1-3.032 Rounds 61K1-3.033 Scoring System; Scoring, Criteria; Knockdowns, Fouls; Determination of Win or Draw; Decision Final, Exceptions 61K1-3.034 Code of Conduct for Commissioners, Commission Staff, and Commission Officials 61K1-3.042 Amateur Events held with Professional Events 61K1-3.043 Instant Replay 61K1-3.0001 Definitions. The definitions contained in Section 548.002, F.S., apply equally herein unless expressly indicated otherwise. As used in the rules adopted by the commission the term: (1) “Announcer” means an individual who has the authority to make all announcements during a pugilistic event. (2) “Commission Official” means an individual who is designated by the commission to represent the commission in an official capacity for specific purposes. Commission Officials include event coordinators, timekeepers, chief inspectors, and inspectors. (3) “Contact Exhibition” means any exhibition in which the participants intend, are allowed or are expected to hit, punch, or contact each other in any way. (4) “Counted Out” means that a participant has been knocked down and the referee and knockdown timekeeper have performed the appropriate count as set forth in these rules, and the completion of such count signifies that the participant has been knocked out. (5) “Employee of the Commission” or “Commission Staff” means the executive director, and, to the extent they are assigned to work for the commission, any full time or part time salaried employees of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and all OPS employees of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, except those OPS employees determined to be independent contractors and who are not involved in making policy decisions for the commission. This definition is only for the purposes of implementing Chapter 548, F.S., rule Division 61K1, F.A.C., and does not confer employee status for any other purpose. (6) “Event Official” means an individual who is licensed by the commission and assigned by the commission office to work in their licensed capacity at an event. Event Officials include referees, judges, and ringside physicians. (7) “Fight Card” means collectively, all of the matches that are scheduled or proposed to be scheduled under the same permit. (8) “Main Event” means the principal match or matches within a program of matches. (9) “Referee” means an individual who enforces the rules relating to the conduct of a bout. (10) “Ringside” means within the first row of spectator seats or closer to the ropes of the ring or the outside edge of the cage. (11) “Registry” means any central repository or collection of match records that is subsequently approved by the commission. (12) “Sparring” or “To Spar” means to compete with a participant or an amateur in a practice bout without scoring. (13) “Timekeeper” means an individual who is assigned the duties to maintain the time for each round during a pugilistic event. (14) “Trainer” means an individual who prepares the participant for the match in which he or she is to engage.