230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-30-1.3

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 230-RICR-30-30-1.3 - Incorporated Materials

A. These regulations hereby adopt and incorporate by reference the federal Professional Boxing Safety Act, Chapter 89 of Title 15 of the U.S. Code, 15 U.S.C. § 6301 (hereinafter the "Federal Act").

B. R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-5-22 expressly recognizes the standards, rules, regulations, handbooks, or other standards and procedures governing boxing as approved by the Association of Boxing Commissions ("ABC"). The ABC is a non-profit organization comprised of U.S. state and tribal representatives that regulate professional boxing, with an organizational mission to promote the uniformity of health and safety standards and other requirements pertaining to the conduct of sports events. These regulations hereby adopt and incorporate by reference the following publications by the ABC:

1. ABC Regulatory Guidelines. https://www.abcboxing.com/abc-regulatory-guidelines/

2. ABC Unified Boxing Rules. http://www.abcboxing.com/unified-rules-boxing/

3. ABC Referee Rules and Guidelines. http://www.abcboxing.com/ABC_REFEREE_GUIDELINES.pdf

C. § 1.3 of this Part does not automatically include later amendments to or editions of the incorporated material; however, the Department may periodically update this § 1.3 of this Part to re-incorporate the most recent version of the material incorporated through rulemaking including without limitation direct final rulemaking.

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