31087644, 61K1-3.008 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31087644

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division:

Florida Athletic Commission

Chapter:

HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXING, KICKBOXING, AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Overview

RULE:

61K1-3.008	Judge; License and Duties
61K1-3.012	Referee; License and Duties
61K1-3.027	Weight Classes for Boxing, Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts

PURPOSE:

Licensure of judges in professional matches; licensure of referees in professional matches; weight classes in boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts.

SUMMARY:

The amendments will update the licensure process for new judges and referees in professional matches, and also alter the weight classes for professional matches.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

548.003, 548.006 FS.

LAW:

548.003(2), 548.017, 548.043(2), 548.056, 548.057 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/9/2026 Vol. 52/132

COMMENTS:

From 7/9/2026 To 7/30/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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