23-3-405. Rules. (1) The board may adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
     (2) (a) The rules must include the granting, suspension, and revocation of licenses and the qualification requirements for those to be licensed to conduct matches or exhibitions or to be licensed as referees, managers, or judges. License qualifications must include appropriate knowledge, experience, and integrity.
     (b) The rules may include but are not limited to the following:
     (i) the labeling of a match as a championship match;
     (ii) the number and length of rounds and the weight of gloves;
     (iii) the extent and timing of the physical examination of contestants;
     (iv) the attendance of a referee and the referee's powers and duties; and
     (v) review of decisions made by officials.
     (3) The rules must meet or exceed the safety codes required by recognized professional boxing and wrestling organizations and provide reasonable measures for the fair conduct of the matches or exhibitions and for the protection of the health and safety of the contestants. The rules must require a physical examination of each contestant prior to each match or exhibition and the attendance of a licensed physician at ringside and must provide for the qualifications of judges, referees, and seconds and for their payment by the promoter.

     History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 506, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 97, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 375, L. 2003.