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FL S0810
Bill
Status
1/31/2014
Primary Sponsor
Regulated Industries
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AI Summary
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Revises definitions related to boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts, including clarifying "full contact," "unarmed combat," and "face value" of tickets, and removes the definition of "concessionaire."
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Eliminates the requirement for electronic recording of commission proceedings and removes the foreign copromoter licensing requirement and related provisions.
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Establishes immediate license suspension for participants who fail to provide urine samples or test positive for prohibited substances, with grounds for additional disciplinary action.
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Revises gross receipts calculations to allow promoters to issue up to 5 percent complimentary tickets without including face value in reported receipts, with commission authorization available for higher percentages; requires promoters to retain records for 1 year and permits commission audits.
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Changes commission hearing procedures to comply with Chapter 120 administrative procedures and provides a $111,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2014-2015; effective July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Pugilistic Exhibitions
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 773 (Ch. 2014-128), CS/CS/CS/HB 775 (Ch. 2014-129)
4/30/2014