WSR 15-01-077
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
[Filed December 15, 2014, 7:42 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 14-11-041.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Revise WAC 36-14-545 Physician and ambulance or paramedical unit requirements for amateur events.
Hearing Location(s): Combative Sports Program, Business and Professions Division, Department of Licensing, Building 2, Floor 2, Conference Room #209, 405 Black Lake Boulevard S.W., Olympia, WA 98502, on January 29, 2015, at 3:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: February 3, 2015.
Submit Written Comments to: Cameron Dalmas, Combative Sports Program, Department of Licensing, P.O. Box 9026, Olympia, WA 98507, e-mail plssunit@dol.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-2550, by January 29, 2015.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Cameron Dalmas by January 29, 2015, TTY (360) 664-0116 or (360) 664-6643.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The current rule is in conflict with the law which requires all promoters to have both a physician and ambulance or paramedical unit on site at all times during an event.
The proposed change will require promoters of amateur mixed martial arts events, overseen by a sanctioning organization, to have a physician and an ambulance or paramedical unit on site at all times.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Chapter 67.08 RCW, the law relating to boxing, martial arts, and wrestling requires all promoters of amateur and professional mixed martial arts events to have a physician and ambulance or paramedical unit on site at all times during an event.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.08.017 and 43.24.023.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 67.08.017.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of licensing, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Susan Colard, 405 Black Lake Boulevard S.W., Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 664-6643.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rules are exempt under RCW 34.05.32 [34.05.328].
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Washington state department of licensing is not a named agency, therefore a cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328.
December 15, 2014
Damon Monroe
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 12-24-045, filed 11/30/12, effective 1/1/13)
WAC 36-14-545 Physician and ambulance or paramedical unit requirements for amateur events.
Promoters of an amateur mixed martial arts event held under an amateur mixed martial arts sanctioning organization shall have at least one physician in attendance at the event ((or)) and an ambulance or paramedical unit with transportation and resuscitation capabilities to be present at the event location at all times during the event.