Section 72-02.2-01.1-05 - Terms and conditions of license1. Except for a contestant, every licensee shall:a. Be at least eighteen years of age.b. Have at least one year of verifiable experience and proficiency in either professional or amateur boxing.c. Be licensed for each role the licensee has in the event, and if more than one, only may be required to pay the fee for the highest priced license issued to the licensee.d. Understand the commissioner will honor the actions of other regulatory jurisdictions.e. Understand the commissioner or commission may issue a verbal warning for the first infraction of the law or rules, a written warning for a second infraction, and a suspension up to six months for a third infraction. The commissioner or commission, without warning, may suspend a license for a violation that endangers the life or health of any person.2. To become licensed, a contestant shall: a. Be at least eighteen years of age.b. Have a boxer's federal identification card issued by the association of boxing commissions and combative sports and if not, make application through the commissioner.c. Provide the contestant's legal name and professional name, address, contact telephone number, social security number, birth date, height, weight, eye color, and any distinguishing marks.d. Provide the names and addresses of the contestant's manager and trainer.e. Disclose whether the contestant has been suspended during the preceding twelve months, by which jurisdiction, and for what reason.f. Present documented evidence the contestant has been tested within six months of application by a laboratory in the United States that possesses a certificate under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act [ 42 U.S.C. 263 a], to detect the presence of bloodborne pathogens, as identified by the commissioner, with negative results.g. Disclose the date of the contestant's most recent physical examination, any serious bodily injuries, any serious head injuries, any surgeries, and whether the contestant is using any prescriptions or medications. If the commissioner or commission member determines a question exists as to the medical condition of a boxer, a complete physical examination may be required, at the contestant's expense. Upon completion of the examination, the physician chosen shall submit a report directly to the commissioner and to the contestant. The physician's report must affirmatively state whether the contestant has the health and fitness to safely box. The physician's report must be filed with the commissioner in the boxer's permanent medical record.h. Understand the contestant may not compete in a contest or exhibition within seven days after the contestant's previous contest or within ninety days of a contest in which they were unable to defend themselves.i. Understand a suspension must be reported to the registry.j. Wear trunks, without buckles or ornaments, which are belted at the contestant's waistline.k. Use a mouthpiece that fits the contestant's mouth.l. If a female contestant, shall wear a breast protector and groin protector, and if a male contestant, shall wear a protection cup.m. Secure hair, so it does not impede the vision or safety of the contestant or the other contestant in a match.n. Use only minimum cosmetics.o. If a female contestant, certify the contestant is not pregnant.p. Understand the commissioner may honor the actions of other regulatory jurisdictions. However, the commissioner may allow a contestant suspended by another jurisdiction to box if permitted under the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 [ Pub. L. 104-272 ].q. Understand the commissioner may hold an informal hearing to determine whether a contestant should be licensed or whether an existing license should be suspended or revoked. The contestant or designated representative may attend.r. Understand that if, in the judgment of the commissioner or commission, a contestant is guilty of an act detrimental to the integrity of boxing, or to the public interest, the commissioner may deny the contestant's license or suspend or revoke an existing license.s. Understand the commissioner or commission may issue a verbal warning for the first infraction of the law or rules, a written warning for a second infraction, and a suspension up to six months for a third infraction. The commissioner or commission may, without warning, suspend a license for a violation that endangers the life or health of any person.t. Understand the contestant may request an informal hearing before the commissioner to review the suspension or revocation of a license for a recent knockout, injury, or other medical reason to provide proof of a sufficiently improved physical condition. The contestant also may request an informal hearing before the commissioner to review a suspension or revocation of a license for a positive drug test, providing a false alias, or having a false boxer's federal identification card or providing a false document or information to obtain a license.N.D. Admin Code 72-02.2-01.1-05
Effective February 1, 1997; amended effective July 1, 1997.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2020-378, October 2020, effective 10/1/2020.General Authority: NDCC 53-01-07
Law Implemented: NDCC 53-01-07