Florida § 548.008 - Prohibited competitions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 548.008 — Prohibited competitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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 unless it meets the requirements for holding the match as provided in this chapter and the rules adopted by the commission. (3)(a) Any person participating in a match prohibited under this section, knowing the match to be prohibited, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (b) Any person holding, promoting, or sponsoring a match prohibited under this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 548.008
What does Florida Statutes § 548.008 cover?
Section 548.008 ("Prohibited competitions.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 548.008?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 548.008" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 548.008 apply to my situation?
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