W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 177-2-10 - Inspectors or Deputies

10.1. General. -- The Commission shall appoint inspectors as the Commission may deem necessary. At least one (1) inspector shall be at all Mixed Martial Arts events.

10.2. Inspector's report. -- At each MMA event, an official or inspector of the Commission shall attend. Upon its conclusion, the Chief Deputy or the Deputy-In-Charge shall sign a detailed report showing the results of the fights and the physician's report. The inspector shall be responsible for all details of the contest and shall file all necessary reports within forty-eight (48) hours after the event with the Chairman of the Commission. The inspector may choose other inspectors to assist him with his duties with the approval of the Commission.

10.3. Duties of Chief Inspector or Chief Deputy.

10.3.a. General Duties- The Deputy-In-Charge of an event shall have complete charge of the licenses. It is his or her duty to see that this rule is carried out. The Chief Inspector or Deputy-In-Charge of an event shall be held accountable for the actions of every other deputy assigned to that particular contest. The Deputy-In-Charge shall file, in addition to the official report, a detailed account of any violations of this rule and the law governing MMA events- particularly where a purse or gate has been ordered held.

10.3.b. Prohibition to act as judge or referee- The deputy in charge of a show and any additional deputies or inspectors may not act as a referee or a judge in any event permitted by the Commission.

10.4. Cooperation with law-enforcement agencies. -- The inspectors shall work in cooperation and in conjunction with any police officers detailed for MMA events.

10.5. Equipment. -- The inspector shall ensure that all necessary equipment is provided, that the contestants are ready on time, that the seconds are properly instructed in their duties, that the doctor's report and the statement of weights are delivered to the Commission, and that all rules pertaining to the proper conduct of the match are enforced.

10.6. Participants.

10.6.a. Gloves. -- Contestant are not permitted to put on their gloves until the hand wraps are examined by a representative of the Commission.

10.6.b. Weights. - A contestant will be suspended for a period not to exceed 60 days if they come in over the contracted weight unless authorized by the Commission.

10.6.c. Miscellaneous. -- Cage equipment must be approved by the Commission's inspector. Clubs must have dressing rooms set aside for the use of contestants and no person, except those specifically referenced in §26.2 of this Rule, shall be permitted in the room.

W. Va. Code R. § 177-2-10