23-3-405. Rules. (1) The department 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 professional boxing events 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:
     (a) meet or exceed the safety codes required by recognized professional boxing organizations conducting professional boxing events;
     (b) provide reasonable measures for the fair conduct of the professional boxing events and for the protection of the health and safety of the contestants;
     (c) require a physical examination of each contestant prior to each professional boxing event;
     (d) provide for the qualifications of judges, referees, and seconds and for their payment by the promoter; and
     (e) provide for the attendance at ringside of one or more of the following and require the promoter to pay for that person's attendance:
     (i) a licensed physician as defined in 37-3-102;
     (ii) a licensed physician assistant as defined in 37-20-401; or
     (iii) a licensed advanced practice registered nurse as defined in 37-8-102.

     History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 506, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 97, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 375, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 375, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 202, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 519, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 11, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 378, L. 2009.