D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-2134
The referee is the chief official in each contest. The referee shall enforce these rules during the contest.
The referee may stop a contest if the referee thinks one of the contestants is clearly disadvantaged or if a contestant appears injured. The referee may interrupt a contest and consult with the examining physician on the advisability of stopping the contest.
The referee may disqualify a contestant, with or without previous warning, for fouling, depending on the gravity of the foul.
Prior to starting a contest the referee shall obtain from each contestant the name of the chief second. The referee shall hold that chief second responsible for the conduct of the assistant seconds during the contest.
A referee shall wear solid dark trousers, a gray shirt with elbow length sleeves and collar, and a black bow tie, and standard low-cut boxing shorts.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-2134