Florida Administrative Code › 61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION › 61K1 - Florida Athletic Commission › Chapter 61K1-3 - HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXING, KICKBOXING, AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 61K1-3.022 - Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Unprofessional or unethical conduct, for professional
				  licensees, as described in Section
				  548.071(4),
				  F.S., shall include:
(1) Making
				misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representation related to boxing,
				kickboxing and mixed martial arts.
(2) Misappropriating, misallocating, or
				mismanaging funds related to boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial
				arts.
(3) Failing to satisfy a
				civil judgment related to boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts.
(4) Delegating or contracting the licensee's
				duties under Chapter 548, F.S., to an individual not licensed to perform those
				duties.
(5) Falsifying or altering
				records related to boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts.
(6) Failing to report in writing to the
				commission or to the department within 30 days after the licensee is convicted
				or found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or guilty to,
				regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction.
(7) Impersonating another boxing, kickboxing
				or mixed martial arts licensee, or permitting another person to use his or her
				boxing, kickboxing or mixed martial arts license.
(8) Testing positive for any drugs listed
				under Rule 61K1-3.017, F.A.C.
(9) Failing to perform any statutory or legal
				obligation placed upon a licensee.
(10) Improperly interfering with an
				investigation or inspection authorized by statute, or with any disciplinary
				proceeding.
(11) Violating health
				and safety standards provided by these rules, or permitting other licensees or
				other individuals to violate health and safety standards as provided by these
				rules.
(12) Refusing access to an
				event or program, or match, including dressing rooms to any Departmental or
				commission staff or independent contractors designated by the Department or
				executive director to attend events or matches.
(13) Having a kickboxing, kickboxing or mixed
				martial arts license, by the licensing authority of any jurisdiction, including
				its agencies or subdivisions, for a violation that would constitute a violation
				under Florida law.
(14) Failing to
				obtain a federal identification card prior to weigh-in.
(15) Failing to wear any of the applicable
				equipment or apparel when competing in a match required by Rules
				61K1-3.028,
				61K1-3.029, and
				61K1-3.030, F.A.C.
(16) Failing to be present at or appearing
				late to the weigh-in.
(17) Failing
				to be present at or appearing late at the program of matches at the time and
				place designated by the executive director or his or her designee.
(18) Failure of a participant to obtain a
				state participant license prior to weigh-in.
(19) Failure of a participant to submit valid
				medical documentation to the Commission office prior to weigh-in. Medical
				documentation includes, at a minimum, eye exams, blood work, an EKG, a brain
				MRI or any other medical report or medical clearance required to
				participate.
Rulemaking Authority
					 548.003 FS. Law Implemented
					 548.003(2),
					 548.071
					 FS.
New 8-31-16, Amended
					 11-21-21.