Florida Statutes
Chapter 548 - Pugilistic Exhibitions
548.071 - Suspension or Revocation of License or Permit by Commission.


(1) Is guilty of violating this chapter or the rules of the commission.
(2) Has committed fraud or deceit in securing any license or permit.
(3) Has been convicted of, has pleaded guilty to, has entered a plea of nolo contendere to, or has been found guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude in any jurisdiction within 10 years preceding the suspension or revocation.
(4) Is guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct.
(5) Has made a misstatement of a material fact, fraudulently concealed a material fact, or induced or aided another person in misstating or concealing any material fact in any application or other proceeding under this chapter.
(6) Has failed to account for or pay over moneys belonging to others which have come into her or his possession in connection with a match.
(7) Has failed to furnish to the proper party a copy of any contract or statement required by this chapter or has breached such a contract.
(8) Has paid or agreed to pay any money or article of value to any licensee or permittee for soliciting or for business secured or for rendering any service or the doing of any of the acts forbidden by this chapter and the rules adopted hereunder.
(9) Has loaned her or his license or permit to another person or has borrowed or used the license or permit of another.
(10) Has employed a person who does not hold a license or permit as required by law.
(11) Has failed to maintain in force the bond required by this chapter or has failed to deposit with the commission the required cash, check, or securities.
(12) Has been disciplined by the commission or similar agency or body of any jurisdiction.
(13) Has failed to pay a fine imposed under this chapter.
History.—ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 777, ch. 97-103; s. 130, ch. 99-251; s. 28, ch. 2021-135.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations

Chapter 548 - Pugilistic Exhibitions

548.001 - Short Title.

548.002 - Definitions.

548.003 - Florida Athletic Commission.

548.004 - Executive Director; Duties, Compensation, Administrative Support.

548.005 - Oversight of the Commission; Long-Range Policy Planning; Plans, Reports, and Recommendations.

548.006 - Power of Commission to Control Professional and Amateur Boxing, Kickboxing, and Mixed Martial Arts Matches; Certification of Competitiveness of Professional Mixed Martial Arts and Kickboxing Matches.

548.0065 - Amateur Matches; Sanctioning and Supervision; Health and Safety Standards; Compliance Checks; Continuation, Suspension, and Revocation of Sanctioning Approval.

548.007 - Exemptions.

548.008 - Prohibited Competitions.

548.011 - Power of Commission to Issue, Withhold, Suspend, or Revoke Licenses and Permits.

548.012 - Promoter’s License.

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.

548.022 - Oral Examinations.

548.024 - Background Investigation of Applicants for Licensure.

548.025 - License Fees.

548.026 - Duration of License.

548.028 - Refusal to Issue License.

548.032 - Permit for Program of Matches.

548.033 - Local Prohibiting Ordinance.

548.035 - Permit Fees.

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.

548.066 - Ticket Refunds.

548.069 - Age of Spectators.

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.

548.079 - Misdemeanors.