Department of Consumer Affairs California State Athletic Commission

California Code of Regulations

TITLE 4. BUSINESS REGULATIONS
DIVISION 2. STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION

Chapter 2. Professional Boxing Rules
Article 1. General Provision
Article 2. Licenses and Applications
    § 210.
    § 211.
    § 212.
    § 213.
    § 214.
    § 215.
    § 216.
    § 217.
    § 218.
    § 219.
    Application for License; Contents, Falsification.
    Fingerprints and Photographs.
    Use of Ring Names.
    Promoter's License.
    Professional Boxer's License-HIV/HBV Testing.
    Manager Acting as Second.
    License Required.
    Matchmaker's License.
    Manager's, Second's and Timekeeper's License.
    Temporary Permits.
Article 3. Contracts and Financial Arrangements
Article 4. Conduct of Promotions
Article 5. Control of Sales; Revenue
Article 6. Physical Examinations and Safety
Article 7. Ring and Equipment
Article 8. Conduct Of The Bout
Article 9. Referees and Judges
Article 10. Champions
    § 380.
    § 381.
    § 382.
    § 384.
    § 386.
    Definition.
    Alternative Provisions.
    Defense of Title.
    Fees for Officials.
    Determination of Title.
    Advertising Appearance of Champion or Contender.
Article 11. Enforcement
    § 390.
    § 391.
    § 392.
    § 394.
    § 395.
    § 396.
    § 397.
    § 398.
    § 399.
    Violations of Laws or Rules.
    Dealing with Certain Persons Prohibited.
    Dealing with Unlicensed or Suspended Persons Prohibited.
    Records.
    Financial Reports.
    Financial Interest.
    Advances to Boxer or Manager.
    Licensees Must Report Sham Contests.
    Procedure When License Denied or Revoked.
Article 12. Pension Plan
Article 13. Training Gymnasiums
Chapter 2. Full Contact Martial Arts and Kickboxing
Article 1. General Provisions
Article 2. Safety Standards
Article 3. Conduct of Matches, Contests and Exhibitions
    § 520.
    § 521.
    § 522.
    § 523.
    § 524.
    § 525.
    § 526.
    § 527.
    § 528.
    § 529.
    § 530.
    § 531.
    § 532.
    § 533.
    Method of Judging.
    Minimum Kicking Requirement.
    Fouls.
    Intentional Evasion of Contact.
    The Referee Shall Have Power to Stop Contest.
    Procedure Where Failure to Compete.
    Failure to Resume Contest.
    Wiping Gloves.
    Method of Counting Over a Contestant Who Is Down.
    Resuming Count.
    Communication of Counting for Knockdowns.
    Standing Eight-Count.
    Change of Decision.
    Championship Matches and Exhibitions.
Article 4. License Requirements
    § 541.
    § 542.
    § 543.
    § 544.
    § 545.
    § 546.
    Promoter's License.
    Matchmaker's License.
    Referee's License.
    Manager's Application.
    Second's License.
    Professional Martial Arts Fighter's License-HIV/HBV Testing.
Chapter 3. Amateur Boxing Rules
Chapter 4. Amateur Full-Contact Martial arts
Article 1. General Provisions
    § 700.
    § 702.
    § 705.
    Citation.
    Professional Full-Contact Martial Arts and Kickboxing Rules Apply.
    Classes of Amateur Contestants.
Article 2. Safety Standards
Article 3. Conduct of Matches and Contests

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 4. BUSINESS REGULATIONS DIVISION
2. STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION CHAPTER 1. PROFESSIONAL BOXING RULES

ARTICLE 1.
GENERAL PROVISION

§ 201. Citation.

The rules in this subchapter shall be cited as the "Professional Boxing Rules."
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. New section filed 6-11-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 24). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 8.
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  3. 3. Editorial renumbering only of former section 201 to section 201.5, and editorial renumbering only of former division 2 (section 200 "Citation") to division 2 (section 201) to correct duplication of section numbers (Register 90, No. 21).
§ 201.5. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

  1. (a) "commission" means the State Athletic Commission;
  2. (b) "code" means the Business and Professions Code;
  3. (c) "rules" means the Boxing Rules.
  4. (d) the terms "club" and "promoter" are synonymous and used interchangeably, and include any person, partnership, club, corporation, organization or association conducting, holding or giving boxing contests.
  5. (e) the masculine gender includes the feminine gender.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18621 and 18622, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Originally printed 3-22-45.
  2. 2. Revision filed 5-23-47 (Register 8).
  3. 3. Repealer and new subchapters 1-3 filed 9-23-59; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 59, No. 16).(ED. NOTE-For changes intervening Register 8 and Register 59, No. 16, as to specific sections, see Registers 13, No. 6; 15, No. 2; 17, No. 1; 18, No. 4; 20, No. 6; 24, No. 3; 25, No. 6; 26, Nos. 4 and 7; 30, No. 1; 53, No. 3; 54, Nos. 1, 3, 5, 23, 25 and 27; 55, Nos. 16 and 17; and 56, Nos. 9, 13 and 17).
  4. 4. Repealer and new subchapters 1-3 refiled 12-14-59; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 59, No. 21).
  5. 5. Repealer and new section filed 1-30-64; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 64, No. 3).
  6. 6. Repealer of subchapter 1 (articles 1-10, sections 201-366, not consecutive) and new subchapter 1 (articles 1-12, sections 201-416, not consecutive) filed 2-23-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 8). For prior history, see Registers 81, Nos. 49 and 15; 80, Nos. 19 and 15; 79, Nos. 49 and 10; 77, Nos. 48 and 3; 76, Nos. 40, 30 and 3; 75, Nos. 49 and 37; 73, Nos. 45, 35, 25, 9 and 3; 72, No. 16; 71, No. 31; 70, Nos. 50 and 8; 68, No. 37; 67, Nos. 51, 39 and 4; 66, No. 15; and 64, No. 18.
  7. 7. New subsection (e) filed 6-11-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 24).
  8. 8. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  9. 9. Editorial renumbering only of former section 201 to section 201.5 (Register 90, No. 21).
§ 202. Filing of Applications and Reports.

Any application or report required under law or any rule of the commission to be filed with the commission, unless otherwise specified, shall be filed at the commission's general office at 1424 Howe Avenue, Suite #33, Sacramento, California 95825-3217, or 5757 West Century Boulevard, GF-16, Los Angeles, California 90045.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18612, 18642 and 18824, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-16-94 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 94, No. 50).
  3. 3. Amendment filed 2-29-2000; operative 3-30-2000 (Register 2000, No. 9).
§ 204. Forms.

Ring officials, licensees and applicants for licenses shall submit to the commission such forms, records and statements at such times and in such manner as directed by the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18612, 18642 and 18824, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 205. Filing Of Change Of Address.

Every person, corporation, association or other organization holding a license issued by the commission, or any such person or entity with an application on file with the commission shall immediately notify the commission in writing at one of its offices of any and all changes of address, giving both the old and new address.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18641 and 18642, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 206. Authority of Employees.

The jurisdiction, duties and responsibilities of all commission representatives and employees shall be established by the executive officer subject to the approval of the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18613, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 208. License Fees.

Each application for a license to conduct or operate a professional boxer's gymnasium within the meaning of Section 18685 of the code shall be accompanied by the annual license fee of $10.00. Every such license expires at midnight on December 31 of each year.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611 and 18648, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18653, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).

ARTICLE 2.
LICENSES AND APPLICATIONS

§ 210. Application For License; Contents, Falsification.

(a) Applications for licenses shall be in writing on a form supplied by the commission and shall be verified under oath by the applicant. Every license issued shall be subject to the conditions and agreements set forth in the application therefore, the statutes and laws relating to boxing and wrestling and the rules and regulations of the commission.

(b) Falsification in whole or in part of a material fact or presentation on any application for a license shall result in a license being denied, and if previously granted, revoked unless otherwise ordered by the commission. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611 and 18648, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642 and 18661, Business and Professions Code.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611 and 18648, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642 and 18661, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 211. Fingerprints and Photographs.
(a) An applicant for any license issued by the commission shall submit two classifiable sets of fingerprints at the time the initial application is filed with the commission, or at such other times as deemed necessary by the commission. The applicant shall also furnish two passport-size photographs as required by the commission.

(b) This rule applies to any individual applying for a promoter's license or any shareholder, officer or director signing an application for a promoter's license in the name of a club organization, corporation, or association.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611 and 18648, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18660, 18661 and 18840, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 12-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No, 51).
§ 212. Use of Ring Names.

Boxers and wrestlers may assume and use ring names, but the right to use any certain ring name is subject to the approval of the commission and may be denied either at the time of presenting application for license, or later, should reason for such denial be brought before the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18641 and 18642, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 213. Promoter's License.
In order to be issued a boxing promoter's license, an applicant shall meet all the following requirements:
  1. (a) The applicant, or at least a corporation or partnership, shall meet the requirements for licensure as a matchmaker, or in the alternative submit evidence that the promoter employs a licensed matchmaker.
  2. (b) Provide evidence that the promoter will have complete control over the sale of tickets, collection of tickets, counting of tickets, and preparation or revenue reports, and supervision over the box office employees, ticket takers and ushers and security for each event promoted. In the alternative a promoter may submit for review by the commission an agreement between the promoter and the facility in which events will be conducted relating to the sale and accounting of tickets and revenues, preparation of required reports, the supervision of box office employees, ticket takers and ushers, and security of each event.
  3. (c) Provide evidence that the facility or facilities in which events will be held meet state and local fire and safety requirements and have dressing rooms and facilities which meet the requirements of Rules 292, 293 and 294.
  4. (d) Pass a written examination administered by the commission on the fundamentals of boxing and California law and regulations relating to the practice of boxing.

NOTE: Authority: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18648, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. New section filed 12-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51).
§ 214. Professional Boxer's License-HIV/HBV Testing.
  1. (a) As used in Section 18712(a) of the code:
    1. (1) The phrase "within 30 days prior to the date of application" means that the blood test will be accepted for licensure purposes for 30 days from the date of the test report.
    2. (2) The phrase "documentary evidence satisfactory to the commission" means the original or a copy of the test report on letterhead of the laboratory, accompanied by the applicant's declaration under penalty of perjury that the report represents the applicant's HIV/HBV test results.
  2. (b) The test described in Section 18712(a) of the code shall be referred to collectively as the "HIV/HBV tests."

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code, Reference: Section 18712, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. New section filed 6-16-97; operative 6-16-97 pursuant to Government code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 25). For prior history, see Register 94, No. 50).
§ 215. Manager Acting As Second.

A licensed manager may act as a second without the necessity of a second's license.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18642, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 216. License Required.

Boxer and managers licensed in other jurisdictions signing a contract with a promoter to box in this state shall have made application for a license with this commission and the boxer shall have been issued a license prior to signing any contract. Failure to comply with this rule may result in denial of any application received from such boxer or manager pending a hearing before the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18642, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 217. Matchmaker's License.

In order to be licensed as a matchmaker, an applicant shall pass a written examination administered by the commission on California laws and regulations relating to boxing. The examination may be waived if the applicant possesses a current and valid license as a matchmaker in another state or country and has not been subject to any disciplinary action.
NOTE: Authority: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18648, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. New section filed 12-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51).
§ 218. Manager's, Second's and Timekeeper's License.
  1. (a) Boxing Manager. In order to be issued a boxing manager's license, an applicant shall pass a written examination administered by the commission on the fundamentals of boxing, the management of boxers, and California laws and regulations relating to boxing. The examination may be waived if the applicant possesses a current and valid license as a boxing manager in another state or country and has not been subject to any disciplinary action.
  2. (b) Boxing Second. In order to be issued a boxing second's license, an applicant shall meet all the following requirements:
    1. (1) Pass a written examination administered by the commission on the fundamentals of boxing and California laws and regulations relating to boxing.
    2. (2) Perform a demonstration of competence by demonstrating the duties of a second before a representative of the commission.
    3. (3) The examination and demonstration of competence may be waived if the applicant possesses a current and valid license as a boxing second in another state or country and has not been subject to any disciplinary action.
  3. (c) Timekeeper. In order to be issued a timekeeper's license, an applicant shall meet all the following requirements:
    1. (1) Pass a written examination administered by the commission on the California laws and regulations relating to boxing.
    2. (2) Perform a demonstration of competence by demonstrating the duties of a timekeeper before a representative of the commission.
    3. (3) The examination and demonstration of competence may be waived if the applicant possesses a current and valid license as a timekeeper in another state or country and has not been subject to any disciplinary action.

NOTE: Authority: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642 and 18661, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Renumbering of former Section 218 to Section 219, and new Section 219 filed 12-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 219. Temporary Permits.

Pending investigation of the qualifications or fitness of an applicant for a license, the commission may grant such applicant a temporary license to act in the capacity for which a license is required. The granting of a temporary license shall, however, carry no presumption of the qualification or fitness of such applicant having a license, and the same may at any time be summarily terminated in the event the application for a license is denied by the commission. No such temporary permit shall be issued to any boxer whose application is not accompanied by satisfactory physical and eye examination reports from duly licensed physicians.

All temporary licenses issued by the commission shall be valid for a period not to exceed 120 days. Under no circumstances shall any temporary license extend from one license year to another.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 18611 and 18679, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18679, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Renumbering of former Section 218 to Section 219 filed 12-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51).
  2. 2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 5-14-96; operative 6-13-96 (Register 96, No. 20).

ARTICLE 3.
CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

§ 220. Form Of Contract.

Contracts between boxers and managers and between boxers or managers and licensed clubs shall be executed on printed forms approved by the commission. The commission may recognize or enforce a contract not on its printed form if entered into in another jurisdiction. No other contract or agreement may be recognized or enforced by the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642 and 18854, Business and Professions code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-24-90; operative 11-23-90 (Register 90, No. 47).
§ 221. Provisions Of Contract.

The original of all contracts entered into between managers and boxers shall be placed on file with the commission at the time it is approved pursuant to Rule 222. Except as provided below, a contract becomes null and void if at any time during its term the manager, after notice from the commission, is not licensed by the commission. If a manager is not licensed because the license has been revoked or suspended for 60 calendar days or more by the commission, all contracts with the manager shall become void on the 30th day after the date of the order of revocation or suspension unless a court of competent jurisdiction, upon notice to the commission, issues an order staying the commission's order within the 30 day period. If a manager is not licensed because the license has been suspended by the commission for less than 60 calendar days, all contracts with the manager are voidable by the boxer if written notice is given by the boxer to the manager and to the commission within the period of license suspension. No manager or group of managers shall be allowed to participate in more than 33 1/3 percent of the gross ring earnings of the boxer. No assignment of any part or parts of the boxer's or manager's interest in a contract, filed and approved by the commission, shall be permitted without the approval and consent of the commission. The consent to assign shall not be granted unless a copy of the proposed assignment is submitted to the commission for its approval. No manager may negotiate or sign for matches for a boxer not under contract to him. Any boxer not having a contract with a licensed manager shall sign for his own contests and receipt for his full purse. All disputes between the parties to the contract, including the validity of the contract, shall be arbitrated pursuant to the provisions of the contract.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642, 18643 and 18854, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment of section filed 7-17-96; operative 8-16-96 (Register 96, No. 29).
§ 222. Execution of Contract.

Unless otherwise directed by the commission, a contract between a boxer and a manager is not valid unless both parties appear at the same time before the commission or a commission representative and it receives written approval. No contract shall be approved between a manager and a boxer for a period exceeding five years. No option to extend the initial period shall be permitted.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642, 18643 and 18840, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 223. Number Of Boxers.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642 and 18842, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Repealer filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 224. Advances By Manager, Accounting For.

Any manager who advances or loans any money to any boxer or incurs indebtedness on behalf of any boxer shall furnish a statement under penalty of perjury to the boxer every ninety days. The statement shall be specific and shall set forth as to each transaction or item at least the following information: the amount of money involved, the date that the indebtedness occurred, the purpose of the indebtedness, and the name of the person to whom the debt is owed.

The manager shall obtain the boxer's signature and date of signature on each accounting and within ten days after furnishing the accounting to the boxer, the manager shall file with the commission a true copy of the accounting.

If the boxer refuses to date and sign the accounting, the manager shall file the accounting with the commission along with a statement that the manager provided the boxer with the accounting but that the boxer refused to date and sign it and the reason given by the boxer if any.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18848, 18852 and 18538, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 225. Manager's Written Report

The manager's written report required to be filed with the commission under Section 18852 of the code shall itemize and specify each expense listed as a training expense and set forth with regard to each training expense itemized at least the date the expense was incurred and the kind of expense involved.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18852, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading filed 12-16-94 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 94, No. 50).
§ 226. Expiration Of Contract.

No manager shall be allowed to contract for the services of a boxer under his management for a match to take place on a date after the expiration of the contract between the boxer and manager.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18642, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Editorial correction of Reference cite (Register 95, No. 8).
§ 230. Contract Provisions.
  1. (a) No verbal agreement or written agreement other than a contract on the commission's official form shall be accepted by the commission.
  2. (b) No contract between a promoter and manager or boxer shall be enforced by the commission until all contracts between the promoter and the contestants for a particular match are filed with the commission and meet the requirements of these rules and the provisions of the code applicable to professional boxing.
  3. (c) Contracts are prohibited wherein a certain sum other than federal, state or local government taxes is taken by the club from the gate receipts or, where applicable, receipts from the sale, lease, transfer, or other exploitation of broadcasting and television rights, before a boxer is paid a percentage of the balance of said receipts for his or her services. Deductions may be allowed only if the amount to be deducted is clearly specified and itemized in the contract signed by the club with the boxer. If the commission determines that the deductions are not sufficiently itemized and specific, it may disallow such deductions.
  4. (d) "Blanket contracts" or options on a boxer's services shall not be recognized unless written approval is obtained from the commission.
  5. (e) Contracts wherein a boxer agrees to accept a certain percentage for his services with the understanding that at the same time he is to pay his opponent a stipulated amount of this percentage are not acceptable to the commission unless such a contract is submitted to the commission for examination and approval.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642, 18660, 18661 and 18854, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 12-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51).
§ 231. Failure To Appear.
  1. (a) Any contestant absenting himself from a show in which he has signed or has been signed by his duly licensed manager to appear, without a written valid excuse or a certificate from a commission physician in advance in case of physical disability is subject to disciplinary action.
  2. (b) Any boxer who files a certificate from a commission physician stating that he is unable to fulfill a contract on account of physical disability shall on being restored to the eligible list, fulfill his contract with the same opponent or a suitable substitute at the club specified in the contract within a reasonable time, such period to be set by the commission, unless the boxer is released from the contract by mutual agreement.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18861, Business Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 232. Payment Of Contestants.

All contestants shall be paid in full according to their contracts, and no part or percentage of their remuneration may be withheld except by order of an official of the commission, nor shall any part thereof be returned through arrangement with the boxer or his manager to any matchmaker, assistant matchmaker, or club official. The boxer or manager may not assign his respective share of the purse, or any portion thereof, without the approval of the commission, upon written request filed with the commission at least 72 hours before the contest.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18854, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 233. Time And Manner Manner Of Payment.

All payment of purses shall be made immediately after the contest or exhibition, or, in case of a percentage contract, immediately after the percentage is determined by the commission inspectors unless otherwise ordered by the commission.

The club's authorized representative shall, unless otherwise ordered by the commission's representative in the club office, deliver check or checks made out by the club as payor to all parties entitled to payment. The club shall take a receipt for all payments made by checks, and deliver a copy of such receipt to the commission. The form of this payoff sheet shall be furnished by the commission and completed by the inspector.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18854, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 234. No Decision Bout.

In the event the referee fails to render a decision at the termination of any bout, the club shall deliver payment checks covering such bout to the commission representative for determination of payment to boxers and their managers.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18854 and 18860, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).

ARTICLE 4.
CONDUCT OF PROMOTIONS

§ 240. Approval Of Contestants.
  1. (a) All boxing contests shall be approved by the executive officer or his designee. Main event contracts shall be placed on file with the commission for approval at least 72 hours prior to the event unless an exception is made by the executive officer or his designee. Contracts for all other boxers contending on the card shall be filed prior to the scheduled weigh-in time for the event unless an exception is made by the executive officer or his designee. No promoter may release the names of contestants to the media or otherwise publicize a contest unless a contract has been executed between the parties and the contest is approved by the executive officer or his designee.
  2. (b) The grounds for denial of a promoter's request to hold a boxing contest are as follows:
    1. (1) The failure of the promoter or any person connected with the promotion and under the jurisdiction of the commission to comply with any statute or rule regulating boxing in California.
    2. (2) The contest would tend to be a mismatch based on the record, experience, skill and condition of the contestants.
    3. (3) The commission does not have adequate staff to enforce the statutes and rules regulating boxing enacted and adopted to protect the health, safety and welfare of the participants and consumers and guarantee the collection of revenue due to the state from the contest and all ancillary rights incidental thereto.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642, 18661 and 18665, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 4-12-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 15).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 241. Approval Of 12- Or 15- Round Contests.

No club may schedule or advertise a 12-round contest or a 15-round championship boxing contest without written approval of the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18720, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 242. Number Of Rounds Scheduled.

Clubs shall not schedule less than 26 rounds of boxing, nor more than 40 rounds, except with the approval of the commission for any one program. A standby bout shall be provided in the event an arranged card breaks down, and if it is necessary to put on another bout in order to meet the minimum requirement.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18725, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 243. Matches By Whom Made.

No match shall be made on behalf of any club or promoter except by the promoter, or a licensed matchmaker or assistant matchmaker.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18641, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 246. PostPonement.

If, through inclement weather (in case of any outdoor show) or other happening not within the control of the club, a postponement becomes necessary, the commission may grant an extension of the contracts and set a new date, and the action of the commission if a show called off shall be binding upon all parties to the contracts. A small advance sale shall not be regarded as legitimate reason for a postponement. Indoor boxing and wrestling shows shall not be canceled for any reason except with the written approval of the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 247. Notice of Change In Program.

Notice of any change in announced or advertised programs for any main event boxing contest shall be filed with the commission and the press at least 24 hours before the contest. Notice of such change or substitution shall also be conspicuously posted at the box office, and announced from the ring before the opening contest. If any of the patrons desire to have the price of their tickets refunded, such refund shall be made immediately if the tickets or the ticket stubs are presented at the box office. The box office shall remain open a reasonable length of time to redeem such tickets.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 248. Substitutions.

Substitutions shall not be permitted in a main event contest except in cases of emergency where the commission finds such action is justified and then only where the substitute has been approved by the commission in accordance with these rules.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Repealer and new section filed 6-11-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 24).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 249. Substitute Boxers.

If a substitute boxer who is requested to appear at any club for any show is not used, he shall be used on the next succeeding show staged by the club or shall be reimbursed by the club for training expenses and transportation.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 252. Solicitation In Arena.

No soliciting of any kind by any individual or organization shall be allowed in any boxing or wrestling arena without the written permission of the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18640 and 18641, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 253. Drinks.

Clubs shall be responsible to see that all drinks are dispensed in paper cups.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 254. Introduction From Ring.

No person other than a boxer, wrestler, or person officially identified with the sport, shall be introduced from the ring, except with specific authority from the commission representative.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).

ARTICLE 5.
CONTROL OF SALES; REVENUE

§ 260. Approval Of Sale Of Tickets.

The sale of tickets to an event is prohibited until there is a current seating plan on file with the commission applicable to the event's arena. Any change in the seating plan submitted also shall be filed prior to the sale of any tickets intended for use with the changed arrangement.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18661, 18665 and 18700, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 261. Complimentary Tickets.
  1. (a) No club or employee shall sell complimentary tickets.
    2. All clubs shall be held responsible for the actions of their employees in this connection.
  2. (b) A complimentary ticket is a priced flat ticket for which no charge is made. Complimentary tickets shall be overstamped with the wording "Complimentary-Not to be sold" on the printed face of the ticket. The overstamp shall include the stub end of the ticket retained by the ticket holder. The promoter shall retain a clipped end of each complimentary ticket in the box-office.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18824, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 262. Courtesy Passes.
  1. (a) Upon receipt of written permission from the commission, licensed clubs may issue script, exchange slips, courtesy or advertising passes or such other types of passes as may be approved by the commission.
    Approved passes shall have plainly printed thereon the date of the show, as well as the value and the number of seats to which the pass entitles the bearer thereof. The pass shall be exchanged at the box office for a ticket and the holder shall present such ticket for admission to the ticket taker at the door, the rest of the ticket other than the stub, remaining in the box office to be checked as unsold tickets against the passes in the locked ticket boxes. Both ends of the ticket and the pass must be punched or clipped.
  2. (b) If a club issues passes good only for general admission tickets, such passes shall be printed as specified above. The bearer shall exchange the pass for a ticket which shall be sold from a special roll, the ticket shall be presented for admission to the ticket taker, who shall deposit it in the locked ticket box and passes shall remain in the ticket office, to be checked as unsold tickets against the number of tickets taken from the special roll as shown by the opening and closing numbers. No pass shall be issued for more than one general admission.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18824 and 18872, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 263. Ancillary Rights.

Whenever a club, promoter, matchmaker, assistant matchmaker or anyone else acting for or under the management or control of the club is negotiating for the sale, lease, transfer, or other exploitation of broadcasting and television rights of a contest, match, or exhibition, the club shall file with the commission no later than three days before the contest, match or exhibition a copy of any and all contracts which exist at the time for the sale, lease, transfer, or other exploitation of such rights. If no such contract is in existence at that time then the club shall file a statement under penalty of perjury setting forth the gross price or value which the club reasonably anticipates receiving directly or indirectly for such rights.

In addition to suspension, revocation, or fine, if a club violates this rule, the commission or its duly authorized representative may withhold from the club's gross receipts sufficient funds to cover any taxes which may reasonably be anticipated to be due pursuant to Section 18824 of the code.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18824, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 264. Admission Of Employees, Press, Commission Members.

No person other than a representative of a commission shall have the right of admission without a ticket for value, complimentary ticket or pass.
For purposes of computing whether the total number of complimentary tickets exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of spectators pursuant to Section 18824, a complimentary ticket issued to any person listed below shall be excluded from the calculation of the twenty-five percent (25%) threshold.

  1. (a) Bona fide employees of the management of the club and municipal or county officers on official business. Bona fide employees are:
    1. (1) Those persons, including directors and officers, regularly employed by, or under contract to, the club or regularly engaged in work in business transacted there, when their duties require admission to the place, and when on duty at the time admitted; and
    2. (2) Other persons whose admission to the place is required for the performance of some duty to, or work for, the management of the club.
  2. (b) Newspaper reporters, photographers, telegraphers, and radio announcers, assigned to work by their recognized employers or superiors, policemen and firemen in uniform and on duty, and persons of similar vocation who are admitted with a complimentary ticket to any club for the performance of special duties in connection with any event and whose special duties are the sole reason for their presence and free admission.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18824, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Editorial correction of NOTE (Register 90, No. 21).
  3. 3. New second paragraph, amendment of subsections (a), (a)(1) and (b), and repealer of subsection (c) filed 11-12-96; operative 12-12-96 (Register 96, No. 46).
§ 266. Printing Of Tickets.

All tickets shall have the price, the name of the club and date of show printed or date stamped plainly thereon.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 267. Reduced Price Tickets.

Any ticket for a boxing event sold for less than the printed price thereon shall be overstamped with the actual price charged. The overstamp shall be placed on the printed face of the ticket as well as the stub retained by the ticket holder.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 268. Color Of Tickets.

Tickets of different prices shall be printed on cardboard of different colors. Use of passout tickets is prohibited unless the club receives written permission from the commission to use them.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 269. Ticket Inventories.

Promoters shall use only tickets from a printer approved by the commission or its authorized representative. Printers shall send by mail to the district office and to the Sacramento commission office a sworn inventory of all tickets delivered to any club. This inventory shall account for any overprints, changes or extras, and a printer's sample shall be attached. Promoters shall notify printers of this requirement.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18872, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 4-12-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 15).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 271. Exchanges.

No exchange of tickets shall be made except at the box office, and no ticket shall be redeemed after the show has taken place. Tickets in the hands of agencies shall be returned to the box office not later than one hour after the show has started.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18824, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 272. Refunds.

Every club holding either boxing or martial arts matches shall have printed on the stub of every ticket sold the following statement:
"Retain this coupon in event of postponement or cancellation. Refund $ _______."

The price paid for the ticket shall be printed in the foregoing blank space, and the coupon detached and returned to the ticket holder at the entrance gate. This coupon check shall also show the name of the club and date of the contest or exhibition, and shall be redeemed at its face value by the club upon presentation by the purchaser if the advertised main event is postponed or does not take place as advertised. The surety bond shall be conditioned upon the compliance by the club with the provisions of this rule.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18681, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 273. Ticket Stubs.

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 ticket from the stub and deposit the ticket in the locked ticket box provided.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18824, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 274. Seats To Correspond To Tickets.

Ushers shall see that spectators get the seats corresponding with their ticket stubs, and that anyone occupying such seat unlawfully be asked to vacate, and if necessary be ejected.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 276. Counting Tickets.

The commission representative shall check numbers and places of ticket cans at gates and cause them to be sealed and padlocked, and after the show have them opened and tickets counted under his supervision.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18825 and 18872, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 277. Destruction Of Tickets.

Tickets and stubs of every description sold or unsold, other than unsold reel tickets, used for any boxing contest or wrestling exhibition shall be removed to the commission district office for audit, if necessary, by a representative of the commission after the promoter and representative have completed computation of gate receipts and taxes due thereon. In the event tickets are not taken by a commission representative they shall be retained by the promoters for a period not to exceed six months. Such tickets may be destroyed after they have been held for at least 30 days and written permission has been granted by the commission for the destruction of such tickets. Tickets shall be kept in separate packages for each show in order that an audit can be made at any time by the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18825, 18826 and 18872, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Editorial correction restoring inadvertently omitted Authority and Reference cites and History (Register 95, No. 8).
§ 278. Show Reports.
Every club shall when applicable, submit within 72 hours after the determination of every contest, match or exhibition for which an admission fee is charged and received, the following reports and documents on forms approved by the commission for each promotion it conducts or holds:
  1. (a) Contracts between club and boxers.
  2. (b) Club report of tax.
  3. (c) Itemized statement under penalty of perjury of specific receipts and specific disbursements to contestants.
  4. (d) Itemized and specific statement under penalty of perjury showing the number of tickets issued or sold, the amount of the gross receipts of value thereof, and the gross price charged directly or indirectly and no matter by whom received for the sale, lease, transfer, or other exploitation of broadcasting and television rights, and the name and business address of the person or entity from whom value has been received for the sale, lease, transfer, or other exploitation of such rights.
  5. (e) A written contract setting forth the gross price charged directly or indirectly, and no matter by whom, received for the sale, lease, transfer, or other exploitation of broadcasting and television rights, and the name and business address of the person or entity from whom value has been received for the sale, lease, transfer, or other exploitation of such rights. No oral contracts shall be accepted by the commission.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18824 and 18832, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. New subsection (e) filed 6-17-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 279. Videotaping.
  1. (a) A promoter or his, her or its agent or employee shall obtain the name, address and telephone number of any person who records all or part of a boxing contest on videotape. As a condition to granting permission to videotape a boxing contest, a promoter shall also obtain the consent of such a person to obtain a copy of any videotape made of the contest if necessary to comply with a request made by the commission under subs. (b) for a copy of videotape.
  2. (b) If requested by the commission, a promoter shall be responsible for providing the commission with a copy of any available videotape or other reproduction of a boxing contest which is made with the permission of the promoter. Such a request shall be made by the commission within 30 days after the date of the contest. The promoter shall comply with the request within 30 days of the date on which the commission's request is postmarked.
  3. (c) Any copies made under such a request shall be at the commission's expense.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611 Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18824 and 18825, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. New section filed 10-24-90; operative 11-23-90 (Register 90, No. 47).

ARTICLE 6.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND SAFETY

§ 280. Examination Of Boxer Applicants.
  1. (a) Any boxer applying for a license or renewal thereof shall be examined by a physician currently licensed by this state to establish both physical and mental fitness for competition. Such examination shall be taken at such time as directed by the commission. Any boxer licensed by the commission who participates in a boxing match or contest outside the State of California may be required, upon his return to California, to again take this examination before being allowed to box in California. The results of such contests shall be reported to the nearest commission office by the licensee within 72 hours of his return to California.
  2. (b) An examination of an applicant or licensee may be accepted by the commission if it is performed by a physician authorized to perform such examinations by the state or nation in which the examination is conducted and if it is conducted in accordance with commission instructions, including the use of applicable forms prescribed by the commission.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18642, 18661 and 18711, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 281. Physical Condition Of Boxer.
  1. (a) No license shall be issued to any applicant for a boxer's license who does not meet the vision requirements of Rule 282.
  2. (b) No license shall be issued to any boxer who has suffered cerebral hemorrhage or any other serious head injury.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18642 and 18710, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 12-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  3. 3. Amendment of section heading, repealer of subsection (a) and subsection relettering filed 1-19-99; operative 1-19-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (d) (Register 99, No. 4).
§ 282. Vision Requirements.
The commission shall deny, suspend, revoke, or place restrictions on the license of a professional or amateur boxer if it determines that the applicant or licensee cannot safely engage in boxing activities because of a visual condition, including but not limited to one of the following:
  1. (a) Uncorrected visual acuity of less than 20/200 in either eye or 20/60 with both eyes;
  2. (b) Corrected visual acuity of less than 20/60 in either eye, regardless of its cause;
  3. (c) A visual field of 60 degrees or less extending over one or more quadrants of the visual field;
  4. (d) Presence or history of retinal detachment or retinal tear unless treated by an ophthalmologist and then approved by an ophthalmologist specified by the commission who then assesses that the boxer is at no significant risk of further injury to the retina if boxing is resumed. Such assessment shall occur both within five days before and five days after the contest;
  5. (e) Presence of primary or secondary glaucoma, whether or not such condition has been treated;
  6. (f) Presence of aphakia, pseudophakia or dislocated lens in either eye;
  7. (g) Any other visual condition which the commission determines would prevent the applicant or licensee from safely engaging in boxing activities.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18642, 18643, 18661 and 18714, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-28-91; operative 11-27-91 (Register 93, No. 4).
  3. 3. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 283. Ability To Perform.

Before a license is issued to any boxer, the boxer shall satisfy the commission that the boxer has the ability to compete. If at any time a boxer's ability to perform is questionable, whether from reasons of health, mental condition or no longer possessing the ability to compete or for any other reason, the commission may, upon being satisfied of the boxer's lack of ability to perform, retire the boxer from further competition.

Any applicant for a boxer's license or a renewal thereof shall furnish a verified record of the applicant's last six boxing contests.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18642, 18643, 18661, 18714 and 18840, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 285. Examination Ordered By Commission.

Any boxer who has been signed to a contract to box at any club may be ordered by the commission to appear at any time to be weighed by a commission representative.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18641, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 286. Report Of Illness.

Whenever a licensed boxer is unable because of injuries or illness to take part in a contest for which he is under contract, he (or his manager) shall immediately report that fact to the commission, and the boxer shall be required to submit to an examination by a physician designated by the commission. The examination fee of the physician shall be paid by the boxer, except if the club has requested an examination, it shall pay the cost thereof.
NOTE: Authority Cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18642 and 18710, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 287. Physicians; Certification Of Physicians.

The commission shall certify each year a list of commission-approved physicians who will be appointed by the commission as ringside physicians at each boxing match. The list of certified physicians shall be available in the headquarters and district offices of the commission.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18705 and 18706, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 288. Ringside Physicians.
Ringside physicians shall meet all of the following criteria:
  1. (a) The physician shall possess a current and unrestricted license issued by the Medical Board of California or the Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
  2. (b) A physician who has not previously been a ringside physician shall hold staff privileges in medicine, surgery, or emergency medicine in a general acute care facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations.
  3. (c) A physician who has not previously been approved as a ringside physician shall attend at least two ringside physician training clinics which are sponsored by the commission.
  4. (d) A physician who has not previously been approved as a ringside physician shall be precepted at six (6) contests by a ringside physician, and receive a satisfactory evaluation on at least five (5) of the precepted contests. The preceptee may act as the second physician in attendance at a contest.
  5. (e) "Ringside physician," as used in this section, means a club physician who is approved by the commission to attend boxing and martial arts contents as required by Section 18705 of the code.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 18611 and 18705.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18705 and 18705.5, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. New section filed 10-28-91; operative 11-27-91 (Register 93, No. 4).
§ 289. Medical Insurance.
HISTORY:
  1. 1. Repealer filed 4-12-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 15).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 290. Medical Insurance For Professional Boxers.
  1. (a) A promoter shall maintain a short-term medical assistance insurance program, approved by the commission, for professional boxers with whom it contracts for bouts to be conducted in California or shall qualify such boxers for a program which has been approved by the commission. The cost of such insurance program or coverage shall be set forth in the contract between the boxer/manager and the promoter. The promoter shall be responsible for paying any deductible amounts.
  2. (b) "Short term medical assistance insurance," as used in this section, refers to direct expenses of medical treatment, including emergency aid, medical treatment, drugs, operations and physical therapy, arising directly from injuries incurred during a boxing contest in California which has been approved by the commission.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18642 and 18643, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 4-12-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 15).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 292. Sanitation.

All clubs are held responsible for and shall correct any violation of commission rules or applicable local health department requirements regarding sanitary conditions of dressing rooms, showers, water bottles, towels or other equipment.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18700 and 18714, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 293. Examination Facilities.

Ringside physicians shall have a suitable place or room in which to make their examinations.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18714 and 18776, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 12-16-94 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 94, No. 50).
§ 294. Emergency Equipment Required.
The club shall ensure that the following emergency equipment is available at ringside:
  1. (a) oral airway,
  2. (b) stretcher.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18705 and 18706, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment of section heading and section filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 295. Only Authorized Persons in Dressing Rooms.

No one shall be allowed in the boxers' dressing rooms except their manager, seconds, news media, and commission or club representatives. The club management shall furnish a doorman in dressing rooms to enforce this rule.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 297. Weighing Time.

Contestants shall be weighed within 24 hours of the scheduled match, at a time and place designated by the commission, in the presence of a commission representative on scales approved by the commission. A club may obtain advance written permission of the commission to allow preliminary boxers to weigh in and be examined not later than one hour before the scheduled time of the first match on the card. All weights shall be taken with the contestants stripped.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18728, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
§ 298. Weights and Classes.
  1. (a) Strawweight/Mini Flyweight105 pounds and under
    Light Flyweight/Junior Flyweigh over 105 pounds to 108 pounds
    Flyweight over 108 to 112 pounds
    Super Flyweight/Junior Bantamweight over 112 to 115 pounds
    Bantamweight over 115 to 118 pounds
    Super Bantamweight/Junior Featherweight over 118 to 122 pounds
    Featherweight over 122 to 126 pounds
    Super Featherweight/Junior Lightweight over 126 to 130 pounds
    Lightweight over 130 to 135 pounds
    Super Lightweight/Junior Welterweight over 135 to 140 pounds
    Welterweight over 140 to 147 pounds
    Super Welterweight/Junior Middleweight 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 195 pounds
    Heavyweight over 195 pounds
  2. (b) No contest shall be scheduled, and no contestants shall engage in a boxing contest where the weight difference exceeds the allowance as shown in the following schedule, without the written approval of the commission. In the event contestants are in different weight classes the weight difference allowance shall be that for the lower class.

    118 lbs. and under not more than 3 pounds
    119 lbs.-126 lbs. not more than 5 pounds
    127 lbs.-135 lbs. not more than 7 pounds
    136 lbs.-147 lbs. not more than 9 pounds
    148 lbs.-160 lbs. not more than 11 pounds
    161 lbs.-175 lbs. not more than 12 pounds
    176 lbs. and over no limit

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18728 and 18733, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 12-17-96; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51)
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 300. Time For Examinations.

A thorough physical and eye examination shall be given each contestant by the club physician at least one hour before the contestant enters the ring to compete. Referees also shall be given physical examinations immediately before officiating at any match.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18705 and 18706, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 10-17-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 43).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5)
§ 301. Rejection and Reports.

Should any contestant examined prove unfit for competition or any referee unfit for officiating, the contestant or referee shall be rejected and immediate report of that fact made to the club and the commission representative.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641, 18705, 18706 and 18841, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5)
§ 302. Continuous Presence Of Physician.

A minimum of two (2) commission-appointed physicians shall have seats at the immediate ringside at all boxing matches. No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless one (1) of the physicians is seated at ringside. The physicians shall not leave until after the decision in the final bout. They shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency shall arise, and shall render temporary or emergency treatments for cuts and minor injuries sustained by the contestants.

No manager or second shall attempt to render aid to a boxer during the course of a round before the ringside physician has had an opportunity to examine the boxer who may have been injured. Time out shall be called for such examination.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18641 and 18705, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).
  2. 2. Amendment of section and Note filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 303. Administration Or Use Of Drugs.

The administration or use of any drugs, alcohol or stimulants, or injections in any part of the body, either before or during a match, to or by any boxer is prohibited.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5)
§ 304. Monsel's Solution.

The use during a boxing match of Monsel's Solution, or any similar drug or compound for the stopping of hemorrhage in the ring, is prohibited. Only preparations approved by the commission may be used to stop hemorrhage in the ring.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5)
§ 305. Contestants' Appearance.

All contestants shall be clean and present a tidy appearance. It shall be at the sole discretion of the commission or its representative to determine whether facial adornments (mustaches, goatees, excessive sideburns) and length of hair presents any potential hazard to the safety of the contestant or his or her opponent, or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest. The excessive use of petroleum jelly or other similar substances shall not be permitted and such substances shall be applied to the face only. Referees or the commission representative in charge shall cause any such excessive substance to be removed.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 18640, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5)
  2. 2. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
§ 306. Boxers' Equipment.
  1. (a) The ring costume for each boxer on a program shall be approved by the commission, and shall include two pairs of trunks, shoes, and a custom-made individually fitted mouthpiece. The commission staff shall not approve ring costumes that are so similar as to possibly cause confusion as to the identity of the contenders.
  2. (b) In addition to the items described in subsection (a), the costume for each male boxer shall include an abdominal guard that does not extend above the boxer's hipline.
  3. (c) In addition to the items described in subsection (a), the costume for each female boxer shall also include a breast protector and body shirt.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640 and 18725, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY:
  1. 1. Amendment filed 4-12-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 15).
  2. 2. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5)
  3. 3. Amendment filed 2-29-2000; operative 3-30-2000 (Register 2000, No.9).
§ 307. Report Of Injury.

All club physicians shall report on the physician's report all cases where boxers or wrestlers have been injured during a bout, or have applied for medical aid after a contest.

A boxer who has suffered a knockout or any other serious injury, whether or not arising from boxing, and who has been treated for such injury by his personal physician or has been hospitalized, shall,