A promoter or foreign copromoter may not pay, lend, or give a participant an advance against her or his purse before a contest, except with the prior written permission of a commissioner; and, if permitted, such advance may be made only for expenses for transportation and maintenance in preparation for a contest.

ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 770, ch. 97-1