Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61K1-3.022 - Unprofessional or Unethical Conduct

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.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61K1-3.022

Rulemaking Authority 548.003 FS. Law Implemented 548.003(2), 548.071 FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 159, August 16, 2016 effective 8/31/2016, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 218, November 9, 2021 effective 11/21/2021.

New 8-31-16, Amended 11-21-21.