230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-30-6.3

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 230-RICR-30-30-6.3 - Incorporated Materials

A. In addition to the mandates of R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 41-5.2-8, 41-5.2-18, and 41-5.2-20, R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-5.2-25 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 nonprofit organization comprised of U.S. state and tribal representatives that regulate professional MMA, with an organizational mission to promote the uniformity of health and safety standards and other requirements pertaining to the conduct of sports events. This Part hereby adopts and incorporates by reference all of the following publications by the ABC:

1. ABC Unified Weight Classes - MMA. https://www.abcboxing.com/unified-%20weight-classes-mma/.

2. ABC Unified Rules of MMA "Fouls." http://www.abcboxing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2017-Fouls-Unified-Rules-MMA.pdf.

3. ABC and Combative Sports, Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. https://www.abcboxing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/abc-unified-rules-MMA-08012018.pdf.

B. § 6.3 of this Part does not automatically include later amendments to or editions of the incorporated material; however, the Division may periodically update this § 6.3 of this Part to re-incorporate the most recent version of the material incorporated through rulemaking including without limitation direct final rulemaking.

230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-30-30-6.3

Adopted effective 12/24/2019