Title 46, Part XI ALL RULE EDITS; NOTE: LANGUAGE IN RED IS NEW; LANGUAGE UNDERLINED BUT NOT HI-LITED IS EXISTING LANGUAGE MOVED TO BE REPROMULGATED; THIS IS IN ‘NOTICE OF INTENT” FORM; WE DO NOT RE-PRINT SECTIONS WITH NO AMENDMENTS. §101. Definitions A. Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this Subpart which are not applicable to specific provisions of this Subpart, The following words and phrases when used in this Subpart shall have the meanings given to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. B. No definition contained in this section shall be interpreted or construed or applied in a manner which is inconsistent with the definitions contained under LSA-R.S. 4:85. Amateur―a person who never received or competed for any purse or other article of value, either for participating in any boxing contest or exhibition or for the expenses of training therefor, other than a prize which does not exceed $50 in value. Means any of the following: 1) Contests or exhibitions of armed or unarmed combat or any combination thereof conducted by or participated in exclusively by any state-accredited middle school or high school, college, or university, or by any association or organization of a school, college, or university, when each participant in the contests or exhibitions is a bona fide student in the state-accredited middle school or high school, college, or university. 2) Any boxing contest or exhibition if it is registered and sanctioned by United States Amateur Boxing, Inc., or Golden Gloves of America as an amateur boxing contest or exhibition. 3) Any contest or exhibition which specifically has been named by the commission as an amateur event. Boxing―the act of attack and defense with the fists, practiced as a sport. The term includes all variations of the sport permitting or using other parts of the human body, including, but not limited to, the foot, knee, leg, elbow or head. Commission―the Boxing and Wrestling Commission for the state of Louisiana, as well as the Commissioner in Attendance at the event, an individual Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner or Commission personnel where applicable Commissioner in Attendance--This shall be the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner who is in attendance at the event and who is primarily responsible not only for the supervision of the event, but the enforcement of the rules set forth herein as well as any statutory regulations. Contest―a boxing, wrestling, kickboxing or martial arts engagement mixed technique event in which the boxers, All Rule Edits 2017 wrestler, kickboxers or martial arts contestants strive earnestly in good faith to win. Contestant—any participant in all sports under the jurisdiction of this commission including but not limited to boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and martial arts sports mixed technique event. Exhibition―a boxing, kickboxing or martial arts engagement in which the boxers, kickboxers or martial arts contestants show or display their skill without necessarily striving to win. This definition excludes wrestling, pursuant to R.S. 4:75 and 76. As applied to boxing and MTE events, any event in which the participants show or display their skills without necessarily striving to win. As applied to professional wrestling events, bouts for entertainment purposes wherein there are no dangerous blows intended to be struck and the result of each bout is predetermined. Manager―a person who, directly or indirectly, controls or administers the affairs of any boxer, wrestler, kickboxer or martial arts contestant MTE contestant. Non-Declared Fighter-- is a contestant, who has not declared himself to be a professional fighter, and who has not been declared to be a professional fighter in any state, but who engages in the Mix Technique Events which events are, by determination of the Commission, non-amateur contests. Matchmaker―a person who brings together professional boxers, wrestlers, kickboxers or martial arts mixed technique contestants or arranges professional boxing, wrestling, kickboxing or martial arts mixed technique contest or exhibitions. Physician―a person possessing a doctor of medicine (allopathic/M.D.), doctor of osteopathy or doctor of osteopathic medicine degree (osteopathic/D.O.) or an equivalent degree duly awarded by a medical or osteopathic educational institution approved by the commission; such person shall have in their possession a permanent license in the State of Louisiana, or a person licensed in another State, who is recognized by the Commission. Professional―a person who has received or competed for or is receiving or competing for any purse or other article of value of $50 or more, either for participating in any boxing, wrestling, kickboxing or martial arts contest or exhibition or for the expenses of training therefor. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2003 (August 2005), LR 32:242 (February 2006). Amended 2016 §102. Annual License Fees SHOULD WE ADD “OVER TEN FIGHTS PER EVENT LICENSES MUST BE ISSUED A WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT” TO THIS SECTION? A. 1. – 10. … 11. Non-Declared MTE Contestant $ 0 Title 46, Part XI B. … §311. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:65(B). HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2003 (August 2005), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 35:53 (January 2009). Amended 2017 §103. Insulting or Abusive Remarks in accordance with R.S. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Repealed 2017. §107. 105 Use of Drugs A. No participant, before entering a contest or exhibition, shall have taken or had administered to him any drug, narcotic, alcohol, stimulant, depressant, diuretic, IV fluids, androgenic steroids or analgesic of any description. See complete list of prohibited drugs in Appendix, Exhibit #1. B. The Physician in Attendance, or the commission may on a case by case basis, allow exceptions to Subsection A. C. Anyone having knowledge of activity described in Subsection A shall immediately report this information to the commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 §108. 107. Medical Requirements A. Each contestant participating in any sport under this commission’s jurisdiction must furnish to the commission physician a certified medical certificate evidencing that the contestant has been tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C and said test results are negative. Said tests and certificates shall be dated not more than six months prior to the scheduled event and said certificate is to be presented at least five business days prior to any event to the event coordinator commission or other approved commission official with the only exception to be those allowed specifically by the commission coordinator on a case by case basis to extend the time period for submission of the test results, or to require the test results be submitted earlier than five day prior. until such time that a national clearinghouse/database has been contracted by this commission for verification of these medical tests. Amended 2017. All Rule Edits 2017 A. Contestants shall be weighed within 24 hours of the scheduled match, at a time and place designated by the commission. B. Each contestant must be weighed in the presence of the public, the other contestant, a representative of the commission and an official representing the promoter, on scales approved by the commission. C. A boxer must have all weights stripped from his body before he is weighed in, but may wear shorts. Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. Official Weighing In – Moved from boxing – ck if deleted later AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). §325. Physician 109. Physical Examination of Contestants A. Each contestant must be examined at weighing-in time, and should be examined prior to entering the ring by a commission physician. The physician shall certify in writing over his signature as to the contestant's physical condition to engage in such contest. The physician (and in the case of certain contracts two physicians) shall be in attendance during the contest, prepared to deal with any emergency which may arise. The physician shall file his report of examination with the commission. . within one hour after the weighing-in. Blank forms of physician's reports may be obtained from the commission office. All questions must be answered in full. B. Each boxing, kickboxing and glove related sport contestant must furnish to the commission physician a certified medical certificate evidencing that the contestant has been HIV tested and said test results are negative. Said test and certificate shall be dated not more than six months prior to the scheduled event and said certificate to be presented at the time of "weigh in." C. B. The examination given contestants boxers must be as follows: temperature, pulse (sitting and standing), lungs, heart, blood pressure and urine analysis (when deemed necessary). D. C. No contestant shall be allowed to engage in any boxing contest if one or more of the following conditions are found by the commission physician: 1. - 3. … 4. temperature over 100.8 98.8; 5. - 8. … 9. use of illegal drugs, abuse of prescription medications, alcohol, stimulants, depressants or analgesics of any description except as permitted by §105. Use of Drugs. 10. HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C positive test results. E. D. Female Contestants Title 46, Part XI 1. Medical examinations for female boxers contestants will be the same as for male contestants boxers plus however, the female contestant is subject to the following provisions: a. The commission may order a pelvic and breast exam by a gynecologist and any evidence of ovarian/uterine/pelvic or breast disease may result in disqualification; b. a pregnancy test shall be obtained the day before or day of the fight and the results submitted to the commission physician before weigh-in; and c. the commission physician may request a buccal smear if there is any doubt regarding the contestant's sex. 2. Female boxing contestants may also wear a breast protector. moved 3. 2. Rounds for female contestants will be two-minute rounds for boxing, up to three minute rounds for NonDeclared MTE contestants and up to five minute rounds for professional MTE participants. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 36:757 (April 2010). Amended 2016 § 111. Health Insurance (new - Previous part of 108 – Medical Requirements) A. The promoter shall provide insurance and pay all deductibles for contestants to cover medical, surgical, and hospital care with a minimum limit of $10,000 $20,000.00 for injuries sustained while participating in a contest and $10,000 $50,000.00 to a contestant’s estate if he dies of injuries suffered while participating in a contest. The commission recommends health and accidental death benefits of $100,000. At least 10 calendar days before an event the promoter shall provide to the department for each event to be conducted, a certificate of insurance showing proper coverage. The promoter shall supply to those participating in the event the proper information for filing a medical claim. The promoter must keep records proving the proper insurance information was filed with contestant and/or medical facility; if promoter fails to provide proof that contestant and/or medical facility has received the insurance information, promoter will bear the burden of paying all costs associated with medical treatment of injured party. §. 113. Medical Suspensions new section; previous part of old Medical Requirements A. The Commission hereby finds that injuries sustained in the ring by participants contestants are, pursuant to LSA-R.S. _____,(do we need this?? a danger to the public health and injured participants are thereby subject to immediate medical suspension as set forth below. All Rule Edits 2017 1. A contestant losing by way of a technical knockout (TKO) resulting from head blows may shall receive a medical suspension of a minimum of 30 days; and may not participate in any ring sport activity sparring for a minimum of 30 days. A contestant losing by way of a knock out (KO) shall receive a medical suspension of a minimum of 60 days and may not participate in any ring sport activity sparring for a minimum period of 60 days. At the discretion of the physician, longer suspension periods may be issued for either the TKO or KO. 2. - 3. … AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61.D, R.S. 4:64, and R.S. 4:67 HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 32:242 (February 2006), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1601 (August 2008), LR 35:53 (January 2009), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 36:756 (April 2010), LR 36:992 (May 2010), repromulgated LR 36:1242 (June 2010). Amended 2017 §110 115. Concealment of Disability A. Any contestant fighter or wrestler, who shall conceals from a commission physician, commissioner or commission official any known disability shall, at the discretion of the commission, either forfeit his license or be suspended. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017. §111 117. Event Coordinator A. The commission may appoint an event coordinator for any event the commission deems necessary at a fee not to exceed more than of $350 per event to be paid by the promoter of said event. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:79. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 36:757 (April 2010). Amended 2017. §113. 119 Financial Reports A. The financial report of professional boxing, wrestling and mixed technique event shows and other sanctioned events must include the number of complimentary tickets made available and those actually used, in addition to the other requirements prescribed by law. Each event promoter shall provide to the Commission a Gate Receipt and Tax Report Form or a certified ticket manifest within 24 hours of the event. See Appendix for Gate Receipt Form. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Title 46, Part XI Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 §115.121. Medical Equipment Required A. There shall be an ambulance no further than 300 feet from the ring and duly licensed EMT's or paramedics with appropriate resuscitation equipment no further than 100 feet away form from the ring at all times. EMT's will be paid directly by the promoters/producers of events with fees in accordance with LAC 46:XXXVIII, Professional and Occupational Standards: Emergency Medical Services. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61.D, R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:67. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2003 (August 2005). Amended 2017. §117. 123 Permit (formerly §303) A. No contracts will be recognized or considered valid unless filed with the commission and until a permit is issued for the event by the commission. A permit fee of $250 for a non-television show and a permit fee of $2,000 for a television show will be required by the commission. Any promoter who wishes to reserve a specific date for a show shall submit the reservation of show date form and the sum of $250.00. B. No date shall be reserved until the $250.00 show date fee is received by the Commission. C. No more than two show dates may be reserved per promoter at one time. D. The $250.00 show date fee is non-refundable and no portion of this fee shall be applied to satisfy any official’s fees or tax liability or any other sum owed by the promoter to the Commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2003 (August 2005). Amended 2017. §125. 129. Event Approval A. Before any event will be considered by the Commission, the Promoter must the provisions under §123 – Permits herein. A. B. Major Event: 1) - … 2) Major Event in this rule means any boxing, kick-boxing MTE or wrestling (WCW WWE, WWF, etc.) contests that the state of Louisiana authorizes this commission to sanction. Minor local wrestling shows may be excluded from this rule. (Local area commissioners should coordinate these shows through the deputy commissioners and chairman, once they are made aware of such events.) B. 3. Once a commissioner is contacted by a promoter regarding a major event, he must advise the promoter that a typewritten request on official letterhead must be submitted to the chairman by mail or facsimile. In the request disclosure must be made regarding the venue (television contracts, All Rule Edits 2017 promoter, matchmaker, number of bouts, bout contracts, arena contracts, sanctioning bodies, ticket information, etc.) After date and site selection is approved, full disclosure of all venue information must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the event. 1. Ring officials (judges, referees, etc.) for all ring sports under the jurisdiction of this commission will be appointed and/or approved by the commission. IS THIS SOMEWHERE ELSE?? C. - … D. The commission may demand that all monies relative to any event sanctioned by the Commission boxing venues be placed in escrow in the commission treasury. Monies in this rule means fighters purses and ring officials (referees, timekeepers, inspectors, physicians, judges, etc.) expenses. All ring officials and their pay will be predetermined determined by the Commission and will be communicated to the promoter. and coordinated through the commission with the promoter. The promoter shall be responsible for and pay all fees of ring officials directly to the Commission, and the ring officials will be paid by commission checks the same day or night before the start of the first bout. If the commission required fighters' purses to be placed in escrow then the fighters also will be paid by commission checks, less any expenses due the commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61.D and R.S.4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2004 (August 2005), amended LR 36:757 (April 2010). Amended 2017 §121. Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61.D, R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:79. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2003 (August 2005). Repealed 2017. §123. 126 Ringside Physicians A. … B. The ringside physician may advise the referee to terminate any contest or exhibition at any time if in the opinion of such physician the health or well-being of any participant would be significantly jeopardized by continuation of the contest or exhibition. In the event of any serious physical injury, such physician shall immediately render any emergency treatment necessary, recommended further treatment or hospitalization if required, and fully report the entire matter to the commission within 24 hours, and thereafter, as required by the commission. Such physician may also require that the injured participant and his or her manager remain in the ring or on the premises or report to a hospital after the contest for such period of time as such physician deems advisable. C. … Title 46, Part XI D. Medical Suspensions (see §108.C.1-3, Medical Requirements) AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:70. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), repromulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2003 (August 2005), amended LR 36:757 (April 2010). Amended 2016 §131. Advertising of Contests: new section A. No promoter or other individual whether licensed by the Commission or not shall advertise an event which has not been approved by the Commission; B. No promoter or other individual whether licensed by the Commission or not shall advertise a contestant(s) participation in their show unless and until a signed contract has been executed securing the contestant(s) participation for the date of the event. C. No promoter, manager or matchmaker or other individual whether licensed by the Commission or not shall advertise their affiliation or, legal relationship with or ability to promote a contestant(s) unless and until a signed contract has been executed between that person and the contestant(s) securing the right advertised; D. No promoter or other individual whether licensed by the Commission or not shall advertise using the photo, drawing, video or any other form of likeness of any individual to advertise their show without the express written consent of that individual; E.Any person advertising an amateur event shall ensure that all advertising concerning the event to be conducted indicates that it is an amateur event, and the word "amateur" must be a large as any other print on the advertisement on a written or printed advertisement and must be announced in any television or radio advertisements and is free from the use of the word “professional” F. Any person(s) who violates the provisions of this section are subject to immediate and summary denial or cancellation of their show date by the Commission, and may be fined or suspended as determined by the Commission. G. All Non-Declared Fighter events must be advertised as such. MY NOTES WEREN’T CLEAR AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:70. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission LR 2017. §129135. Tickets and Sale of Tickets (formerly §349) A. - B. … C. Under no circumstances shall a ticket holder be passed through the gate without having the ticket separated from the stub, or be allowed to occupy a seat unless in possession of the ticket stub. The ticket taker at the door shall separate the All Rule Edits 2017 ticket from the stub and deposit the ticket in the sealed box provided by the commission or the commission representative. D. The commission or the commission representative shall check numbers and places of ticket boxes at the gates and cause them to be sealed and after the event, have them opened and tickets counted under his supervision. E. D The commission may approve the use of roll tickets. No advance sale of roll tickets shall be permitted. Each roll must be numbered and priced according to the color of the roll. The commission or representative of the commission must be informed of the price of the tickets before they can be sold. The starting ticket number of each roll must be recorded by the commission or the commission representative. F. E Promoters shall provide complimentary tickets or official passes to the commission for seating in the safety zone. of commissioners and commission staff to efficiently conduct commission business for the presentation of a good show. If necessary, 30 complimentary tickets or passes will be provided. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:73. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), repromulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2004 (August 2005). Amended 2017 §133.139. Unauthorized Matchmakers, Promoters, Managers (formerly §351) A. Anyone licensed by or under the authority of the commission who utilizes or conducts any business regulated by this Commission with deals with unlicensed undercover matchmakers, promoters or managers or anyone under suspension by this Commission not licensed by the commission shall be subject to fines, suspension or the denial of licenses by the Commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), repromulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2005 (August 2005). Amended 2017 §135.141 Safety A. - B. … C. The commission shall have the right to request from the promoter or the club owner that security personnel be posted at various places designated by the Commission in Attendance, and, where appropriate may require that that additional security be provided by the promoter or club owner; and D. The commission is hereby authorized to delay, suspend or terminate any show where the Commission in Attendance, commissioner or commission representative reasonably believes the continuation of the show presents an immediate Title 46, Part XI danger to the public, to the Commission or its personnel or to the participants. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), repromulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2005 (August 2005), amended LR 36:757 (April 2010). Amended 2017 §143 Safety Zone (FORMERLY 709. SAFETY ZONE) A. At each event, there shall be an area around the ring or cage fenced in area extending no less than eight feet as measured from said ring or cage fenced in area, which shall be partitioned at that distance of eight feet using ropes, fencing, police barriers, bicycle barriers or other emplacements from the public seating and said area shall be referred to as the "safety zone." 1. No one may enter the safety zone unless authorized by the commission. 2. All seating inside of the safety zone shall be authorized only by the attending commissioner. Commission in Attendance; and 3. Anyone entering the safety zone without the authority of the commission may be ejected from the event. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1603 (August 2008). Repromulgated and Amended 2017. §145 Interference with the Commission (New Section) SHOULD INTERFERENCE WITH PHYSICIANS BE HERE OR UNDER 126. RINGSIDE PHYSICIANS? A. No person attending any event supervised by the Commission shall bother, harass, threaten or intimidate the Commissioner in Attendance or any commissioner or commission personnel; B. No person attending any event supervised by the Commission shall interfere with the Commissioner in Attendance or any commissioner or commission personnel during the performance of their duties; and C. Any person who violates this provision may at the discretion of the Commissioner in Attendance or any commissioner or commission personnel be ejected from the event; D. Any person licensed by the State of Louisiana who violates this provision may at the discretion of the Commission be suspended or fined. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:70. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission LR 2017. All Rule Edits 2017 §313. 145. Contestants Apparel and Physical Appearance (moved from boxing) A. Contestants must be in commission approved proper athletic attire, including protection cup, which that must be securely strapped to the body. The contestants in professional bouts agree to equip themselves with an abdominal guard of standard type approved by the commission. Female boxing contestants may also wear a breast protector. B. - C. … AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Repromulgated and amended 2017 § 135. Contestant Age Limits: (moved from Boxing 305) A. No person under 18 years of age, excepting at the age of 17 with notarized consent by legal guardian or parent, shall be permitted to participate in any boxing, wrestling or mixed technique event contest sanctioned by this commission. B. No person 40 years of age or over shall be permitted to participate in any boxing, or mixed technique event contest sanctioned by this commission except under the following circumstances: 1. At their costs, complete the medical examinations, procedures or testing as outlined in the Appendix, Exhibit #2. 2. Provide written confirmation from a duly licensed physician that he is in proper physical condition to compete in the contest proposed. 3. At his costs, complete any future testing required by the commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Repromulgated and amended 2017. §149. Contractual Agreements; Enforcement by the Commission new section moved from Boxing 305-partial A. Any contestant or manager for a contestant who has entered into a contract with any promoter to participate in a contest who shall finds that for any reason or cause he the contestant will not be able to fully carry out his contract, and does not notify the promoter and the commission of his incapacity and the reason therefor, may be penalized by the commission by a suspension, fine or both. B. Any promoter who has entered into a contract with any contestant or manager of any contestant to participate in a contest and cancels the proposed match without the knowledge of the contestant, manager and commission, will be subject to a fine in the amount of the purse agreed upon for the match and may be suspended by the Commission. Title 46, Part XI 151. Conduct in the Ring moved from Boxing part of 330 Sanctioned events A. Ring girl contests, musical entertainment and other forms of amusement shall be conducted only during the intermission between the undercard and main event. All national anthems are excluded from this regulation. It shall be understood that all activities carried on within the ring before a match begins and after it is over shall be the sole responsibility of the promoter. Additionally, at no time during an event sanctioned by the commission shall there be music played that contains foul or offensive language, racial or ethnic slurs or sexually explicit content. §319. 157 Permissible Items in Boxer's Contestant’s Corner moved from boxing w/edits A. A bucket with ice, plastic water bottle, water, sponge, extra mouthpiece, q-tips, surgical gauze, ice bag, scissors and surgical tape may be available in each boxer's contestant corner at all times during the contest or exhibition., the only other material which may be present or used at ringside are vaseline, endswell, ,topical epinephrine 1:1000 adrenalin, avintine and thromblin. No ammonia may be used in the ring. There shall be no Vaseline in MTE corner. The ring physician or commission's representative may at any time inspect the items found in the boxer's contestant’s corner. B. … C. There shall be no loose ice the corner. All substances, from the boxer's corner, applied to or into the body of a boxer between rounds shall be approved in advance by the commission. No substance not so approved by the commission shall be applied to or into the body of a boxer between rounds. This shall include any nasal sprays. D. Surgical gloves are required to be worn by all corner personnel, all ringside personnel and all ring personnel. inspectors and referees. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 §327. 159. Timekeepers and Corner Inspectors (moved from boxing) A. The timekeeper must be seated outside the ring close to the gong bell/horn. He shall indicate the beginning and ending of each round by striking the gong bell/horn. He shall provide himself a whistle and with a stop watch, which shall have been properly examined and certified as to accuracy before the bout by a commissioner. Ten seconds before the beginning of each round the timer timekeeper shall give warnings to the seconds of contestant by blowing of the whistle. The timekeeper shall signal by striking the floor of the ring a clapper to indicate when only 10 seconds remain in a round. B. One Corner Inspector must be in each corner. Contestant’s cornermen present will be approved and and appointed by the Commissioner in Attendance to ensure adherence to rules and regulations, whose authority is All Rule Edits 2017 recognized, and whose directions will be followed by all contestants and cornermen. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 §347.163. Presence in Dressing Rooms moved from boxing A. No one shall be allowed in the dressing rooms except manager, seconds, contestants or others authorized by commission representatives. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 Chapter 3. Professional Boxing §301. Commission Demands Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Repealed 2017 §303. 301. Amateur Boxing Associations A. … B. An amateur boxing contest or exhibition is governed by the rules adopted for amateur boxing contests or exhibitions by United States Amateur Boxing, Inc. The commission hereby adopts by reference those rules as they Amateur Boxing, Inc. A copy of those rules may be purchased for a price of $15, from United States Amateur Boxing, Inc., One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909. If those rules do not cover a particular situation in an amateur boxing contest or exhibition, the provisions of this Chapter concerning unarmed combat and professional boxing contests or exhibitions apply. C. Despite the two forgoing sections, any person who competes in a boxing match without headgear is declared to be a professional boxer by the Commission and will be treated as a professional under these rules and shall be licensed and promoted as a professional under this Chapter and under LSA-R.S. 4:61, et seq. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. Title 46, Part XI HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1601 (August 2008). Amended 2017 §303 Limitations on Contestants A. Boxers may receive a seven day rest period after competing in an event. Day one of the rest period shall commence on the first day following the event; B. MY NOTES INDICATE A HEADGEAR RULE HERE FOR AMATEUR BOXERS (APPROPRIATE HEADGEAR). AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:70. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission LR 2017. §305. Contestant MOVED TO GENERAL: ask CB – repeal entirely and then repromulgate, etc. No person under 16 years of age shall be permitted to participate in any boxing contest or exhibition. A boxer shall be restricted to four round contests until he has reached his seventeenth birthday. He will be restricted to six round contests until he attains the age of 18. Any boxer, or manager for a boxer, who has entered into a contract with any promoter to participate in a boxing or sparring match, who shall find that for any reason or cause he will not be able to fully carry out his contract, and does not notify the promoter and the commission of his incapacity and the reason therefor, may be penalized by the commission by a suspension, fine or both. Any promoter who has entered into a contract with any boxer or manager to participate in a boxing match and cancels the proposed match without the knowledge of the boxer, manger and commission, will be subject to a fine in the amount of the purse agreed upon for the match. B. Female Boxers 1. Medical examinations for female boxers will be the same as for male boxers plus: a. pelvic and breast exam by a gynecologist and any evidence of ovarian/uterine/pelvic or breast disease may result in disqualification; b. a negative pregnancy test shall be obtained the day before or day of the fight and the results submitted to the commission physician before weigh-in; and c. the commission physician may request a buccal smear if there is any doubt regarding the contestant's sex. 2. Female contestants shall wear a mouthpiece, breast protection and 10-ounce gloves. 3. Rounds for female contestants will be two-minute rounds. C. Boxers may receive a mandatory seven day rest period after competing in an event. Day one of the mandatory rest period shall commence on the first day following the event. All Rule Edits 2017 AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 36:757 (April 2010). §307. 305. Weight Classes, Weight Differences, and Glove Weights A. No contest may be scheduled and no contestants may engage in a boxing contest without the approval of the commission or the commission's representative if the difference in weight between contestants exceed the allowance shown in the following schedule or if a glove’s weight is deemed to be insufficient in any manner. Regardless of the weights set forth below all female fighters shall use 10 oz. gloves. CHART BELOW NEEDS UPDATE Weight Class Mini Flyweight (up to and including 105 pounds) Light Flyweight (over 105 to 108 pounds) Flyweight (over 108 to 112 pounds) Super Flyweight (over 112 to 115 pounds) Bantamweight (over 115 to 118 pounds) Super Bantamweight (over 118 to 122 pounds) Featherweight (over 122 to 126 pounds) Super Featherweight (over 126 to 130 pounds) Lightweight (over 130 to 135 pounds) Super Lightweight (over 135 to 140 pounds) Welterweight (over 140 to 147 pounds) Super Welterweight (over 147 to 154 pounds) Middleweight (over 154 to 160 pounds) Super Middleweight (over 160 to 168 pounds) Light Heavyweight (over 168 to 175 pounds) Cruiserweight (over 175 to 200 pounds) Heavyweight (over 200 pounds) Weight Difference Allowance not more than 3 pounds not more than 3 pounds not more than 3 pounds not more than 3 pounds not more than 3 pounds not more than 4 pounds not more than 4 pounds not more than 4 pounds not more than 5 pounds not more than 5 pounds not more than 7 pounds not more than 7 pounds not more than 7 pounds not more than 7 pounds not more than 7 pounds not more than 12 pounds no limit Glove Weight 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 8 oz. 10 oz. 10 oz. 10 oz. 10 oz. 10 oz. 10 oz. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 36:757 (April 2010). Title 46, Part XI §309. 307. Recommended Weight Differences CHART BELOW NEEDS UPDATE A. No contest may be scheduled and no contestants may engage in a boxing contest without the approval of the commission or the commission's representative if the difference in weight between contestants exceed the allowance shown in the following schedule. Up to 118 lbs. 119 to 126 lbs. 127 to 135 lbs. 136 to 147 lbs. 148 to 160 lbs. 161 to 175 lbs. 176 to 195 lbs. 196 lbs. and over not more than 3 lbs. not more than 5 lbs. not more than 7 lbs. not more than 9 lbs. not more than 11 lbs. not more than 12 lbs. not more than 15 lbs. no limit. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). §311. Official Weighing In – Moved to General Rules A. Contestants shall be weighed within 24 hours of the scheduled match, at a time and place designated by the commission. B. Each contestant must be weighed in the presence of the public, the other contestant, a representative of the commission and an official representing the promoter, on scales approved by the commission. C. A boxer must have all weights stripped from his body before he is weighed in, but may wear shorts. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). §313. Contestants Apparel and Physical Appearance MOVED TO GENERAL W/EDITS A. Contestants must be in commission approved proper athletic attire, including protection cup, that must be securely strapped to the body. The contestants in professional bouts agree to equip themselves with an abdominal guard of standard type approved by the commission. B. Each contestant must be clean and present a tidy appearance. The excessive use of grease or any other foreign substance may not be used on the face of a contestant. The referees or commission's representative in charge shall cause any excessive grease or foreign substance to be removed. C. The commission or representative shall determine whether head or facial hair presents any hazard to the safety of the contestant or his opponent or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest. All Rule Edits 2017 §313 309 Hand Wraps A. Bandages may not exceed one winding of surgeon's adhesive tape, over 1 1/2 inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect the part of the hand near the wrists. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice but may not extend within 1 inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. Each contestant shall use soft surgical bandage not over 2 inches wide held in place by not more than 6 feet of surgeon's adhesive tape for each hand. Up to 15 yards of bandage may be used to complete the wrappings for each hand. Strips of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages. Bandages must be adjusted applied in the dressing room in the presence of a representative of the commission. and both contestants. Either contestant or his representative may waive his privilege of witnessing the bandaging of his opponent's hands. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Ameded 2017 §315. Judges and Referees A. - A.1. … 2. A licensed referee must be in attendance at every exhibition and shall work in such bouts as directed by the commission. The referee, subject to the approval of the commission, has the power in his discretion to declare forfeited all or any part of the purse of any contestant who, in the referee’s judgment, is not contesting in good faith. Any such decision by the referee and judges can be overruled only by the commission. A. 3. – C. … D. The Commission shall not consider INCOMPLETE AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61.D. R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:79. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2005 (August 2005). Amended 2017 §317. 315. Judging Methods and Procedures Bout Judging and Procedures ASK CATHERINE A. - A.1. … 2. It is also noted that sportsmanship should be taken into consideration by the judges and the condition of the boxer at the end of the bout. The items listed do not have the same scoring value. Clearly, a man who hits his opponent and is aggressive throughout the contest is entitled to more credit than the one who is merely defensive and shows ring generalship. If the referee or the commission shall decide, at any time, that either contestant did not enter into a contest in good faith, or if the commission or referee discovers, at any Title 46, Part XI time, that either or both contestants are not performing their part in good faith, or is guilty of any foul tactic, or of faking, or of violating any rule of the commission, the referee or commission may stop the contest. B. Knockdown: The referee may stop the contest when either contestant shows marked superiority or is apparently outclassed. 1. A contestant shall be deemed "down" when: a. any part of his body other than his feet is on the b. or he is hanging helplessly over the ropes; c. the ropes prevent a knockdown; floor; d. or he is rising from a "down" position. B. 2. In the event a boxer has been knocked down, the referee shall order the boxer’s opponent to the farthest neutral corner, and the opponent shall remain there. Should the opponent refuse to do so, or leave the farthest neutral corner, the referee may stop counting. Upon compliance by the opponent, however, the referee shall continue counting where he left off. 3. If a contestant is knocked down, or falls through weakness, After having been knocked down, the fighter must get up unassisted within 10 seconds. The referee shall count off the seconds. If the contestant attempts to get up, and goes back down, the count shall be continued by the referee where he left off. During the count, the opponent shall go to the farthest neutral corner and remain there. Should the opponent refuse to do so, or leave the farthest neutral corner, the referee may stop counting. Upon compliance by the opponent, however, the referee shall continue counting where he left off. If the contestant fails to get to his feet by the count of 10 the referee shall declare a knockout and the contest will end. In every round including but the last round of a bout, should a boxer be down at the time the bell rings ending the round, the count shall continue until the boxer gets up or is counted out. 4. In the event a boxer has been knocked down, and rises before the completion of the 10 Count, the referee shall order such boxer's opponent to a neutral corner and commence a count of eight and such mandatory eight count after knockdowns is standard procedure in all bouts. Upon completion of said eight count the referee shall determine whether such boxer is able to continue. See B.2 ?? C. Boxer out of the Ring: 1. If a contestant, who has fallen out of the ring during a contest, fails to return immediately, the referee shall count him out as if he were "down" allowing 20 seconds 2. Should a contestant leave the ring during the oneminute period between rounds, and fail to be in the ring when gong rings to resume boxing, the referee shall declare his opponent the winner D. Answering the Bell. 1. Should a contestant finish any one round of a contest and fail to answer the bell for the succeeding round All Rule Edits 2017 for any one of numerous reasons, such as cuts, injuries or admission of overwhelming superiority, the proper termination of the bout is by a technical knockout in the round for which he fails to answer the bell. For instance, both contestants have finished Round 6. One of them fails to answer the bell for Round 7, or indicates to the referee that he will not answer the bell. It is a "TKO-7." Indeed the man should be regarded as technically counted out while seated in his corner just as though the bell sounded for the seventh round. Certainly he completed Round 6 and cannot, therefore, be charged with a loss in the sixth. Boxers suffering a knockout or a technical knockout will automatically be suspended for a minimum period of 30 days. Any violation of this rule jeopardizes the welfare of the boxer. No boxer will be reinstated in less than 30 days unless investigated and specifically authorized by the commission or commission physician. B. In the event a boxer has been knocked down the referee shall order such boxer's opponent to a neutral corner and commence a count of eight and such mandatory eight count after knockdowns is standard procedure in all bouts. Upon completion of said eight count the referee shall determine whether such boxer is able to continue. C. E There is no standing eight count. F. There is no three knockdown rule; D. G. When a boxer loses his mouthpiece, the referee shall call time as soon as possible and instruct such boxer's seconds to promptly wash or replace such boxer's mouthpiece and reinstall same. If a referee determines that a boxer has deliberately spit out his mouthpiece for any reason, the referee shall issue a warning for the first such infraction and instruct the judges at the end of the round following a second such infraction to deduct one point from their scores for such boxer for that round. A boxer may be disqualified for deliberately spitting out his mouthpiece for the third time in any one round and his opponent declared the winner. E. H. At the end of each round, each judge shall mark his or her scorecard in ink or indelible pencil with the score of each boxer in such round, and shall deliver the scorecard to the referee, who shall in turn deliver the scorecard of all judges to the commission. F. I. At the conclusion of a contest or exhibition, except a contest or exhibition which has been concluded by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification, the commission shall tally the total points awarded to each participant and inform the announcer of the decision of the three judges. G. J. The announcer shall announce the decision of the judges from the ring, and in the main events, the announcer shall call out the total points awarded by each judge. The boxer who has more points on the scorecard of the official is the winner on that judge's scorecard. The boxer who has been awarded the decision on at least two of the three judge's scorecard is the winner of the bout. In the event that neither boxer has been awarded the decision on at least two of the three judge's scorecard the decision shall be a draw, majority draw and all other possibilities. Title 46, Part XI H. K. The judges shall score a knockdown in any one round in a manner which is consistent with §317.A. B?? I. The referee may stop the contest when either contestant shows marked superiority or is apparently outclassed. L.If the referee or the commission shall decides, at any time, that either contestant did not enter into a the contest in good faith, or if the commission or referee discovers, at any time, that either or both contestants are not performing their part in good faith, or is guilty of any foul tactic, or of faking, or of violating any rule of the commission, the referee or commission may stop the contest. M. The chief second may forfeit the contest by stepping up onto the ring apron during any round and signaling the referee. If the chief second steps up on the apron before the round is ended the contests is immediately forfeited. Did L and M above come from a previous section? AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61.D, R.S.4:64, R.S. 4:76 and R.S. 4:79. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2005 (August 2005). SECTION 319. PERMISSIBLE ITMES IN CORNER MOVED TO GENERAL RULES §320. Boxing Ring and Ropes A. The boxing ring shall not be less than 16 feet nor more than 24 feet square within the ropes. The ring floor must extend at least 18 inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor must be padded with a felt, foam or soft material not less than 1 1/2 inches in thickness. Padding must extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform, with a top covering of canvas, duck tape or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform. Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be used. The ring platform shall not be more than be approximately 4 feet above the floor of the building, and shall be provided with suitable steps for use of contestants. Ring post shall be of metal, not more than 4 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a height of 58 inches above the ring floor. Corners shall have protective padding extending from the top to the bottom rope. B. … AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 §321. Fouls, Deductions of Points Because of a Foul and Accidental Fouling A. - I.3.b. … All Rule Edits 2017 4. A fighter who is hit with an accidental low blow must continue after a reasonable amount of time but no more than five minutes or he/she will lose the fight. J. … AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61.D and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2006 (August 2005), LR 36:758 (April 2010). Amended 2017 §322. Gloves A. - D. … E. Contestants in all weights up to and including SuperWelterweight, 154 lbs., shall wear 8-ounce gloves. In heavier classes, 10-ounce gloves shall be worn. All gloves must be approved by the commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 §323. Bell or Gong double check that repealed and not moved to general A. The promoter shall be responsible for providing a bell or gong of sufficient size, that when struck by the timekeeper, to be is clearly audible by participants, officials, and spectators. The gong shall be approved by the commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). §325. Physician broken down & moved to gen’l rules A. Each contestant must be examined at weighing-in time, and should be examined prior to entering the ring by a commission physician. The physician shall certify in writing over his signature as to the contestant's physical condition to engage in such contest. The physician (and in the case of certain contracts two physicians) shall be in attendance during the contest, prepared to deal with any emergency which may arise. The physician shall file his report of examination with the commission within one hour after the weighing-in. Blank forms of physician's reports may be obtained from the commission office. All questions must be answered in full. B. Each boxing, kickboxing and glove related sport contestant must furnish to the commission physician a certified medical certificate evidencing that the contestant has been HIV tested and said test results are negative. Said test and certificate shall be dated not more than six months prior to the scheduled event and said certificate to be presented at the time of "weigh in." Title 46, Part XI C. The examination given boxers must be as follows: temperature, pulse (sitting and standing), lungs, heart, blood pressure and urine analysis (when deemed necessary). D. No contestant shall be allowed to engage in any boxing contest if one or more of the following conditions are found by the commission physician: 1. any hernia, or bubonocele; 2. organic heart murmurs; 3. active pulmonary lesions; 4. temperature over 98.8; 5. systolic pressure over 150; 6. infectious skin lesions, such as boils or infected wounds; 7. recent wounds, especially on face and ears; 8. hand injuries and fractures less than six weeks old if in the doctor's opinion, the injury would be detrimental to his showing; 9. use drugs, alcohol, stimulants, depressants or analgesics of any description; 10. HIV positive test results. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:70. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). §329. Promoters and Matchmakers A. … B. At the time of submitting a match for approval, promoters of professional boxing contest or exhibition shall submit to the commission a fight card consisting of 28 rounds of three minutes each, but not less than six contests (exclusive of female boxers which are two-minute rounds) plus the national record keeping authority approved by the Association of Boxing commissions current record of the proposed boxers in said match. including the last six contests in which each proposed boxer participated together with location of bout, date and results. Matches will not be considered unless this is done. This rule applies specifically to visiting boxers who have not previously performed in Louisiana. C. … AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 §330. Sanctioned Events renamed “conduct in the ring” and moved to general rules A. In all matches sanctioned by the Louisiana State Boxing and Wrestling Commission, the participants in the ring shall be licensed professionals. All matches or exhibitions participated in by non-licensed boxers or wrestlers shall be done after the sanctioned matches are over and so announced by the ring announcer. Ring girl contests, musical entertainment and other forms of amusement shall be conducted only during the intermission between the undercard and main event. All national anthems are excluded from this regulation. It shall be understood that all activities carried on within the ring before a match begins and after it is over shall be the sole responsibility of the promoter for such events are not sanctioned by the Louisiana State Boxing and Wrestling Commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). §331. Announcer Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Repealed 2017 §333. Manager Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Repealed 2017 §335. Compensation of Officials Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61.D, R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:67. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2007 (August 2005). Repealed 2017 §339. Withholding A. … B. The Commission may cause the promoter to hold the purse of any Contestant who, through violation of the Rules and Regulations of this Chapter; and/or Title 4:61, et seq., affected or attempted to affect the outcome of any contest. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended All Rule Edits 2017 Title 46, Part XI 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Amended 2017 §341. Seconds moved to general A. Each second must have a current license from the commission before assisting a contestant in the ring. The chief second is responsible for the conduct of all seconds and violations of the commission's rules by any second may be punished by fine, suspensions or both. A manager of a contestant may act as chief second when holding a current license issued by the commission to act as a manager of a contestant. B. In all boxing bouts not more than three seconds shall attend or assist a contestant, only one second is allowed in the ring. When the timekeeper notifies the referee that the round will begin in 10 seconds the referee shall order "seconds out." Seconds shall leave the ring promptly and clear it of corner equipment. C. There shall be no oral or offensive coaching be managers, trainers, or seconds during a contest, and they must remain seated until the bell announces termination of the round. Refusal to observe this section of the rules shall be reported by the referee and charges preferred by him to the commission. In addition to the rules set forth below, Chapter 1. General Rules set forth above shall apply to Professional Wrestling. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Amended 2017. §503. Time Limits for Bouts Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Repealed 2017. §503. Special Wrestling Rules The following Special Rules and Regulation apply particularly to all persons and parties licensed as wrestlers, wrestling managers, wrestling commissions, wrestling promoters and wrestling matchmakers, or to any other individual issued a wrestling license by the Commission. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:78. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 2017. §345. Termination of Bouts Repealed AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Repealed 2017. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Repealed 2017 §347. Presence in Dressing Rooms re-promulgate to gen’l rules A. No one shall be allowed in the dressing rooms except manager, seconds, contestants and commissions representatives. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 22:697 (August 1996). Chapter 5. Professional Wrestling §501. Ring Rules A. Participants in all exhibitions must be properly trained and in fit physical condition to wrestle. The commission and the attending physician are to be the sole judges of such condition. If a participant is not physically fit, the commission shall refuse to permit the bout to take place. All Rule Edits 2017 §505. Weights and Time of Weighing In Repealed. §505. Commission Representative Present at Wrestling Show A. Each wrestling match shall be attended by either a Commission member or commission representative, hereinafter “Commission Official.” The Commission Official shall have the full power to act on behalf of the commission to interpret, construe, and fully enforce all the rules of the Commission and each such official has the power and authority to immediately suspend, without prior notice, any licensee for any violation of the rules of the Commission or of the laws of this State. B. The Commission Official in charge of any wrestling contest or exhibition shall have complete authority over all phases of the event over all entrances to the site of the event, including entrances for participants, officials, and employees; the ring and ringside, including press, radio and television accommodations; over all the dressing rooms of participants and officials; the counting and accounting for all tickets, including working press, complimentary, participants’, officials’’, and employee tickets; the collection of all fees, and the issuance of all licenses and the fees therefore. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 2017. §507. Officials Title 46, Part XI A. The promoter shall provide all officials for the event, including the referee. The promoter is responsible to the Commission for all actions of these appointed officials. The failure to manage, appoint or properly supervise said officials may lead to the suspension of the promoter. B. The Commission Official can over-rule the promoter’s choice of official and require that another official be appointed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 2017. §509. Conduct of the Participants A. It shall be the duty of the referee, promoter, and his agents and employees, and the participants in any wrestling exhibition to maintain peace and order in the conduct of any exhibition. B. No person under the age of 16 years shall participate in any professional boxing, sparring or professional wrestling match. C. A wrestler shall not physically engage and/or include in the bout any spectator or third person not licensed by the Commission. D. A wrestler shall not deliberately cut or otherwise mutilate himself while participating in a wrestling contest or exhibition. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 2017. §511. Leaving the Ring A. All wrestling must take place within the ropes and no wrestler shall deliberately leave the enclosed ring during the course of a bout nor shall any wrestler leave the ring in pursuit of another wrestler. B. If a contestant crawls through the ropes or out of the ring and refuses to return at the count of ten by the referee, said contestant will be disqualified. C. Wrestlers deliberately throwing opponents out of the ring are guilty of a foul and the referee may therefore award the exhibition to the fouled wrestler if the fouled wrestler cannot continue. D. Any wrestler who does deliberately leaves the enclosed ring during the course of an exhibition, and if the offense is repeated after once given warnings by the referee, a penalty fall will be scored against him or her by the referee; and E. A wrestler who accidently is forced from the ring must return to the ring by the count of 10 by the referee or be disqualified; F. The Commission Official may, at his sole discretion, allow wrestlers to perform prohibited holds, moves or maneuvers listed above, REFER TO HOLDS HERE? All Rule Edits 2017 provided permission is sought and obtained prior to the event by both wrestlers and the requesting wrestlers have sufficient training, athletic ability and experience to perform the maneuver without endangering one another. and wrestling outside the ring are specifically prohibited. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 2017. §513. Falls and Decisions Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Repealed 2017. §513. Health of Participants A. Participants in all exhibitions must be properly trained and in fit physical condition to wrestle. The commission and the attending physician are to be the sole judges of such condition. If a participant is not physically fit, the commission shall refuse to permit the bout to take place; and B. No wrestlers shall conceal from the commission or a physician acting on behalf of the commission any known illness or disability. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 2017. §515. Items Prohibited In The Ring A. The items allowed in the ring with the fighter are limited to his costume. B. Razors, knives or any other sharp objects in the ring are strictly prohibited. Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 2017. §515. of Referee Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D), R.S. 4:64 and R.S. 4:79 HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Repealed 2017. §507. 515. Costumes A. Wrestlers appearing in exhibitions must be properly clothed in neat and clean apparel. Trunks and tights must be well fitting and whole, with a high waistband. If short trunks only are used and the limbs bare, the length of the legs of the Title 46, Part XI trunks shall not be less than 3 inches below the crotch, and two pairs, one over the other, must be worn. Shoes must have soft tops with soft soles, and lace with eyelets only. B. Masks may be used by any wrestler, but they shall be tight on the scalp and shall not impair the wrestler’s vision; C. All apparel shall be free from sharp or abrasive objects; D. The costume shall be free from racial commentary; shall not display lewd or offensive material, and shall not have foul or inappropriate language thereon; and E. The Commission Official shall be empowered to require a wrestler to either change into another costume or add clothes to an existing costume if in the representative’s opinion the Wrestler’s costume is inappropriate. flipping off the ropes or turnbuckles to contact the head or neck of the opponent with any part of his body; AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Amended 2017. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Amended 2017. §517. Time during Temporary Stop Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D). HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Repealed 2017. §521. 517. Mats and Ropes A. Mats shall be not less than one inch thick and must be stuffed with hair, felt, cotton or other soft material, and shall cover the entire ring platform. The mat and covering shall be clean and free from disagreeable odors at all times. Ropes shall be the same as in boxing. AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Amended 2017. 4. The “Stungun” of any variation thereof which results in the one fighter’s head or neck being dragged, draped or “closelined” across the ropes; 5. The striking of a wrestler’s head with any object, chair, trashcan lid, etc., and 6. No wrestler shall throw, push, shove or force another out of the ring or over the top rope. We moved B. in John’s edits to F under “Conduct of Participants.” §521. Repealed. 2. All variations of the Power Bomb; 3. The “Moonsault”, “Shooting Star”, or “450 Splash” or any variation thereof which involves one wrestler, leaping or All Rule Edits 2017 . AUTHORITY NOTE: Adopted in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974. Repealed LR (2017). §527. Application of Professional Boxing Rules Repealed. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, amended 1974, amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 31:2007 (August 2005). Repealed 2017. Chapter 7. Mixed Technique Events §701. §511 521. Holds A. Any hold, grip, lock or trip is allowed except as herein listed: stranglehold, scratching, eye gouging, striking with knuckles, pulling hair, kicking, butting in the face, cutting off breath by shutting nose and mouth at the same time. The inserting of fingers in the mouth, deliberate throwing of opponent over top rope or through the ropes. and wrestling outside the ring are specifically prohibited. In addition, the following moves or throws are strictly banned from all wrestling events: 1. All variations of the Pile Driver; Medical Reports Application of Professional and Amateur Boxing Rules A. The following (foregoing?) conditions specifically described in the professional boxing rules also apply to amateur and professional mixed technique sports and events. as put forth in the foregoing Chapter 1, General Rules of Boxing and Wrestling, Title 46, Professional and Occupational Standards, §§101 through 113 except where the intention would to be to modify rules which are specific to mixed technique events. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1602 (August 2008). Amended 2017 §703. Mixed Technique Events (MTE) A. B.1 … Title 46, Part XI 2. MTE exhibition non-declared events; and B.3 – C.1 … D. MTE exhibition non-declared events are defined as those MTE events using amateur fighters conducted by a promoter licensed by the commission. 1. MTE exhibition non-declared events shall be conducted under the mixed technique event exhibition rules set forth below. E. - E.1 … AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1602 (August 2008). Amended 2017 §705. Mixed Technique Ring Rules (These edits are on Addie’s but not John’s notes) A. Mixed technique events contests and exhibitions may must be held in a ring or in a fenced area. B. A ring used for a contest or exhibition mixed technique event must meet the following requirements. duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the platform of the fenced area. Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be used. 3. The platform of the fenced area must not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building and must have suitable steps for the use of the unarmed combatants. 4. Fence posts must be made of metal, not more than 6 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to between 5 and 7 feet above the floor of the fenced area, and must be properly padded in a manner approved by the commission. 5. The fencing used to enclose the fenced area must be made of a material that will prevent an unarmed combatant from falling out of the fenced area or breaking through the fenced area onto the floor of the building or onto the spectators, including, without limitation, chain link fence coated with vinyl. 6. Any metal portion of the fenced area must be covered and padded in a manner approved by the commission and must not be abrasive to the unarmed combatants. 1. The ring must be no smaller than 20 feet square and no larger than 32 feet square within the ropes. 7. There must not be any obstruction on any part of the fence surrounding the area in which the unarmed combatants are to be competing. 2. The ring floor must extend at least 18 inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor must be padded with ensolite or another similar closed-cell foam, with at least a 1-inch layer of foam padding. Padding must extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform, with a top covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform. Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be used. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1602 (August 2008), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 36:758 (April 2010). Amended 2017. 3. The ring platform must not be more than 4 feet above the floor of the building and must have suitable steps for the use of the unarmed combatants. 4. Ring posts must be made of metal, not more than 3 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a minimum height of 58 inches above the ring floor, and must be properly padded in a manner approved by the commission. Ring posts must be at least 18 inches away from the ring ropes. 5. There must be five ring ropes, not less than 1 inch in diameter and wrapped in soft material. The lowest ring rope must be 12 inches above the ring floor. 6. There must not be any obstruction or object, including, without limitation, a triangular border, on any part of the ring floor. C. B. A fenced area cage used in a contest or exhibition mixed technique event must meet the following requirements. 1. The fenced area must be circular or have at least eight equal sides and must be no smaller than 20 feet wide and no larger than 32 feet wide. 2. The floor of the fenced area must be padded with ensolite or another similar closed-cell foam, with at least a 1-inch layer of foam padding, with a top covering of canvas, All Rule Edits 2017 §709. Safety Zone – MOVED TO GENERAL – REPEAL IN THIS SECTION? A. At each event there shall be an area around the ring or fenced in area, extending eight feet as measured from said ring or fenced in area, which shall be partitioned from the public seating and said area shall be referred to as the "safety zone." 1. No one may enter the safety zone unless authorized by the commission. 2. All seating inside of the safety zone shall be authorized by the attending commissioner. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1603 (August 2008). §725. Promoters A. Promoters will strictly adhere to rules and regulations as set forth in the general rules of this Title located in §§101 through 135, with special attention given to §108 (Medical Requirements) and §123 (Ringside Physicians). CHECK THESE CITES B. Only the fighter, his trainer, and chief seconds shall enter the fenced off area around the ring or cage. Any other Title 46, Part XI member of the contestants entourage who enters the fenced off area for any reason shall be ejected from the event. C. Promoters must register shows with a recognized national registry seven days prior to any event. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1605 (August 2008), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 36:758 (April 2010). Amended 2017 §737. Mixed Technique Event Exhibition Rules MTE None-Declared Contest Rules A. MTE Exhibitions non-declared contests shall be conducted using §705 Professional Mixed Technique Rules above with the following modifications. 1. Conduct of Promotion: If you are interested in staging a Mixed Technique Event Exhibition MTE nondeclared contest you must notify the commission in writing, and to be considered for approval, you must: a. - e. … f. ensure that all advertising concerning the event to be conducted indicates that it is an amateur event, and the word "amateur" must be a large as any other print on the advertisement on a written or printed advertisement and must be announced in any television or radio advertisements is free from the use of the word “professional” which shall not at any time appear in any advertisement for an MTE non-declared contest. All Rule Edits 2017 B. - C.2.a … b. the referee has as his number one concern the welfare of the fighters and shall conduct himself and the fight at all times with the understanding that the fighters are amateur non- declared fighters and are not to be subjected to undue punishment, which will require stoppages much sooner than those in a professional mixed technique event. Any referee who permits an amateur a non-declared fighter to absorb undue punishment or grossly fails to stop a fight in a timely manner shall be subject to immediate suspension by the attending commission member as the commission deems that unnecessary injury of amateur non-declared fighters to present an immediate danger to the public and the fighters; c. in the event that the commission member in attendance feels that the promoter has violated any of the rules of this Section concerning mixed technique exhibitions MTE non-declared contests or has submitted forms or paperwork to the commission that are fraudulent, or determines that the fighters were paid any gratuity, the commission member shall, at the close of the fight issue a summons to that promoter to appear before the commission at the next scheduled meeting to determine whether his license shall be suspended. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:61(D) and R.S. 4:64. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by Department of Economic Development, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 34:1606 (August 2008), amended LR 35:53 (January 2009), amended by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, LR 36:758 (April 2010). Amended 2017