(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, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 548 - Pugilistic Exhibitions
548.003 - Florida Athletic Commission.
548.004 - Executive Director; Duties, Compensation, Administrative Support.
548.008 - Prohibited Competitions.
548.011 - Power of Commission to Issue, Withhold, Suspend, or Revoke Licenses and Permits.
548.014 - Promoters; Bonds or Other Security.
548.017 - Participants, Managers, and Other Persons Required to Have Licenses.
548.021 - Applications for Licenses and Permits.
548.024 - Background Investigation of Applicants for Licensure.
548.026 - Duration of License.
548.028 - Refusal to Issue License.
548.032 - Permit for Program of Matches.
548.033 - Local Prohibiting Ordinance.
548.037 - Admissions Not to Exceed Seating Capacity.
548.041 - Age, Condition, and Suspension of Participants.
548.042 - Participation Under Fictitious Name.
548.043 - Weights and Classes, Limitations; Gloves.
548.046 - Physician’s Attendance at Match; Examinations; Cancellation of Match.
548.047 - Duty of Licensee to Disclose Condition of Participant.
548.049 - Medical, Surgical, and Hospital Insurance; Life Insurance.
548.05 - Control of Contracts.
548.052 - Payment of Advances by Promoter Regulated.
548.053 - Distribution of Purses to Participants; Statements.
548.054 - Withholding of Purses; Hearing; Disposition of Withheld Purse Forfeiture.
548.056 - Prohibited Financial Interests in Participant; Penalties.
548.057 - Attendance of Referee and Judges at Match; Scoring; Seconds.
548.058 - Sham or Collusive Contest Prohibited.
548.06 - Payments to State; Exemptions; Audit of Records.
548.062 - Public Records Exemption.
548.064 - Destruction of Ticket or Ticket Stub.
548.07 - Suspension of License or Permit by Commissioner; Hearing.
548.071 - Suspension or Revocation of License or Permit by Commission.
548.073 - Commission Hearings.
548.074 - Power to Administer Oaths, Take Depositions, and Issue Subpoenas.
548.075 - Administrative Fines; Citations.
548.076 - Cease and Desist Notices.
548.077 - Florida Athletic Commission; Collection and Disposition of Moneys.