548.037 – Admissions Not to Exceed Seating Capacity.
548.037 Admissions not to exceed seating capacity.—It is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any promoter to sell or cause to be sold more tickets of admission for any match than can be accommodated by the seating capacity of the premises where the match is to […]
548.007 – Exemptions.
548.007 Exemptions.—This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) A match that does not allow full contact if the match is limited to amateur participants. (2) A match conducted or sponsored by a company or detachment of the Florida National Guard or the United States Armed Forces, if the match is limited to amateurs who […]
548.008 – Prohibited Competitions.
548.008 Prohibited competitions.— (1) No match involving amateurs which utilizes, but is not necessarily limited to, strikes or blows to the head may be held in this state unless it is sanctioned and supervised by an amateur sanctioning organization approved by the commission as required by this chapter. (2) No professional match may be held in this state […]
548.011 – Power of Commission to Issue, Withhold, Suspend, or Revoke Licenses and Permits.
548.011 Power of commission to issue, withhold, suspend, or revoke licenses and permits.—The commission has exclusive jurisdiction to issue, withhold, suspend, or revoke any license or permit provided for in this chapter. History.—ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
548.012 – Promoter’s License.
548.012 Promoter’s license.— (1) A promoter may not, directly or indirectly, promote any match involving a professional, unless the promoter has been issued a license therefor by the commission. (2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 136, […]
548.014 – Promoters; Bonds or Other Security.
548.014 Promoters; bonds or other security.— (1)(a) Before a license is issued or renewed to a promoter and before a permit is issued to a promoter, she or he must file a surety bond with the commission in a reasonable amount determined by the commission of at least $15,000. (b) All bonds must be upon forms approved and […]
548.001 – Short Title.
548.001 Short title.—Sections 548.001-548.079 shall be known and may be cited as the “Joe Lang Kershaw Act.” History.—ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
548.002 – Definitions.
548.002 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Amateur” means a person who has never received nor competed for any purse or other article of value, either for the expenses of training or for participating in a match, other than a prize of $50 or less in value. (2) “Amateur sanctioning organization” means a business entity organized […]
548.003 – Florida Athletic Commission.
548.003 Florida Athletic Commission.— (1) The Florida Athletic Commission is created and is assigned to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for administrative and fiscal accountability purposes only. The commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. One member must be a physician licensed under chapter 458 or […]