Section 61K1-4.009 - Post-Match Physical of Amateur; Suspension of Amateur Athlete(1) Following each match, each amateur shall be examined by a physician licensed as an M.D. or D.O. The physician shall certify in writing the amateur's physical condition and a professional assessment as to whether or not the amateur may need further medical treatment.(2) Physicians shall have a suitable place or room in which to make their examinations after each match.(3) The examination given all amateurs shall address the following:(a) Any injuries sustained during the match;(c) Signs or symptoms of concussion;(4) The physician shall consider the need to prepare a suspension form, suspending the amateur from participating in future matches until cleared by a physician.(5) When an amateur is suspended under this rule, or for technical knockout or knockout, the physician who performs the post-match physical examination shall complete Form BPR-0009-578, "Suspension of Amateur Athlete, " (April 2016) adopted and incorporated herein by reference, which may be obtained at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/sbc/forms.html or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07360. The "Suspension of Amateur Athlete" shall be signed by the amateur sanctioning organization's representative or by the physician and a copy shall be provided to the amateur.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61K1-4.009
Rulemaking Authority 548.003, 548.006 FS. Law Implemented 548.006, 548.0065, 548.046 FS.
New 3-14-13, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 154, August 9, 2016 effective 8/25/2016.New 3-14-13, Amended 8-25-16.