18 Va. Admin. Code § 120-40-85

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 18VAC120-40-85 - Requirements for boxer, martial artist, or contestant prior to an event or contest

Each boxer or contestant shall provide the department a negative test for the following prior to an event or contest:

1. Antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus;

2. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg); and

3. Antibodies of virus hepatitis C.

Such tests shall be conducted within the 180 days preceding the event. A boxer, martial artist, or contestant who fails to provide the department with the required negative test results shall not be permitted to compete in the event or contest. The provisions of this section shall not apply to participants in a wrestling or martial arts event.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 120-40-85

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 15, eff. May 14, 2009; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 25, eff. 9/7/2016.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-831 of the Code of Virginia.