2021 OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES COMPILATION
CHAPTER 230 Department of State Police Oregon State Athletic Commission
Published By SHEMIA FAGAN Secretary of State Copyright 2021 Office of the Secretary of State
Rules effective as of January 01, 2021 DIVISION 1 PROCEDURAL RULES 230-001-0000 Rules of Procedure and Notice of Proposed Rules 230-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure 230-001-0010 Filing of Documents
DIVISION 10 DEFINITIONS 230-010-0000 Statutory Definitions Apply 230-010-0005 Other Definitions
DIVISION 20 LICENSES AND APPLICATIONS 230-020-0002 Licensing Year 230-020-0015 Change of Address 230-020-0030 Application for License; Contents, Falsification 230-020-0040 Standards for Issuance of Licenses 230-020-0060 Promoter’s License 230-020-0080 Changes in Proprietary Interest 230-020-0090 Basis for Granting License 230-020-0110 Appearance Before the Administrator 230-020-0170 Matchmaker’s License 230-020-0190 Unarmed Combat Sports Competitor License 230-020-0200 Manager’s License 230-020-0210 Second’s License 230-020-0215 Approval of Medical Personnel 230-020-0240 Annual License Fees 230-020-0300 Medical Requirements for Competition 230-020-0310 Vision Requirements 230-020-0320 Minimum Physical Requirements for Participation in Unarmed Combat Sports 230-020-0330 Medical Qualification 230-020-0405 Out-of-State Competition 230-020-0410 Time Between Bouts 230-020-0450 Administration or Use of Drugs
DIVISION 30 CONDUCT OF PROMOTIONS 230-030-0000 Providing Medical Personnel and Emergency Equipment 230-030-0020 Staging Area 230-030-0030 Matchmaking 230-030-0040 Number of Rounds Scheduled 230-030-0050 Event and Bout Approval 230-030-0055 Report of Illness 230-030-0060 Postponement Involving Professional Competitor Contracts 230-030-0070 Notice of Change in Program 230-030-0080 Substitutions 230-030-0090 Solicitation in Venue
Page 2 of 94 230-030-0100 Beverages 230-030-0120 Championship Bouts 230-030-0130 Medical Insurance for Unarmed Combat Sports Competitors 230-030-0140 Sanitation 230-030-0150 Weigh-In, Pre-fight Physical Examination and Post-fight Physical Examination 230-030-0190 Pre-Fight Plan 230-030-0200 Promoter’s Safety Responsibility 230-030-0280 Rules Meeting 230-030-0310 Failure to Appear 230-030-0320 Payment of Professional Competitors 230-030-0330 Time and Manner of Payment 230-030-0350 Televised Unarmed Combat Sports Events 230-030-0360 Apron Seating
DIVISION 40 CONTROL OF TICKET SALES: REVENUE 230-040-0000 Approval of Sale Tickets 230-040-0010 Complimentary Tickets and Courtesy Passes 230-040-0020 Admission of Officials, Press, and Superintendent’s Representatives 230-040-0030 Printing of Tickets 230-040-0040 Color of Tickets 230-040-0060 Exchanges 230-040-0070 Refunds 230-040-0080 Ticket Stubs 230-040-0090 Seats to Correspond with Tickets 230-040-0100 Counting Tickets 230-040-0110 Destruction of Tickets
DIVISION 60 CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS 230-060-0020 Execution of Contract 230-060-0060 Expiration of Contract 230-060-0070 Competitor-Promoter Contract Provisions
DIVISION 70 RING, FENCED AREA AND EQUIPMENT 230-070-0000 Ring 230-070-0025 Mixed Martial Arts Fenced Area or Ring 230-070-0030 Apron, Secure Barrier and Safety Zone at Unarmed Combat Sports Events 230-070-0040 Ringside Physicians 230-070-0050 Secure Barrier Area Seating 230-070-0060 Bell or Air Horn 230-070-0070 Equipment and Hygiene 230-070-0080 Gloves 230-070-0090 Bandages
DIVISION 80
Page 3 of 94 CONDUCT OF BOUT - BOXING 230-080-0120 Failure to Resume Competition 230-080-0400 Boxing 230-080-0410 Competitors Must Report 230-080-0420 Approved Beverages 230-080-0430 Competitors’ Appearance 230-080-0440 Equipment 230-080-0450 Persons Allowed in the Ring 230-080-0460 Conduct of Seconds and Between Round Care 230-080-0470 Referee Instruction 230-080-0480 Fouls in Boxing 230-080-0490 Intentional Fouling 230-080-0500 Unintentional Fouling 230-080-0510 Time Considerations for Fouls 230-080-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury 230-080-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout 230-080-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete 230-080-0560 Method of Counting; Knockdown, Knockout and Technical Draw 230-080-0570 Knockout 230-080-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down 230-080-0590 When a Competitor Falls from the Ring 230-080-0600 Wiping Gloves 230-080-0610 Warning 230-080-0620 Penalizing a Competitor 230-080-0630 Scorecard and Methods of Judging 230-080-0640 Announcing Winners 230-080-0650 Change of Decision 230-080-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel 230-080-0670 Post-Bout Medical Examinations 230-080-0680 Weights and Weight Classes
DIVISION 90 OFFICIALS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL 230-090-0000 Assignment of Officials 230-090-0010 Unarmed Combat Sports Official's License 230-090-0020 Officials Uniform 230-090-0030 Fees for Event Officials 230-090-0035 Schedule of Fees
DIVISION 100 CHAMPIONS 230-100-0010 Alternative Provisions 230-100-0020 Defense of Title 230-100-0030 Determination of Title 230-100-0040 Advertising Appearance of Champion or Contender
DIVISION 110
Page 4 of 94 ENFORCEMENT 230-110-0000 Violations of Laws or Rules 230-110-0020 Dealing with Unlicensed or Suspended Persons Prohibited 230-110-0025 Abuse of Officials 230-110-0030 Records 230-110-0040 Financial Reports 230-110-0050 Financial Interest 230-110-0060 Advances to an Unarmed Combat Sports Manager 230-110-0070 Licensees Must Report Un-regulated Events 230-110-0080 Penalties When Person(s) are Fined, Suspended, Denied or Revoked 230-110-0090 Procedure for Appeal
DIVISION 120 CONDUCT OF BOUT - KICKBOXING 230-120-0030 Weights and Classes 230-120-0060 Method of Judging 230-120-0080 Fouls 230-120-0400 Kickboxing 230-120-0410 Competitors Must Report 230-120-0420 Approved Beverages 230-120-0430 Competitors Appearance 230-120-0440 Equipment 230-120-0450 Persons Allowed in the Ring 230-120-0460 Conduct of Seconds and Between Round Care 230-120-0470 Referee Instruction 230-120-0480 Fouls 230-120-0490 Intentional Fouls 230-120-0500 Unintentional Fouls 230-120-0510 Time Considerations for Fouls 230-120-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury 230-120-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout 230-120-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete 230-120-0550 Failure to Resume Competition 230-120-0560 Method of Counting; Knockdown, Knockout; Technical Draw 230-120-0570 Knockout 230-120-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down 230-120-0590 When a Competitor Falls from the Ring 230-120-0600 Wiping Gloves 230-120-0610 Warnings 230-120-0620 Penalizing a Competitor 230-120-0630 Scorecards and methods of Judging 230-120-0640 Announcing Winners 230-120-0650 Change of Decision 230-120-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel 230-120-0670 Post Bout Medical Examinations 230-120-0680 Weights and Weight Classes
Page 5 of 94 DIVISION 130 CONDUCT OF BOUT - MUAY THAI 230-130-0400 Muay Thai 230-130-0410 Competitors Must Report 230-130-0420 Approved Beverages 230-130-0430 Competitors Appearance 230-130-0440 Equipment 230-130-0450 Persons Allowed in the Ring 230-130-0460 Conduct of Seconds and Between Round Care 230-130-0470 Referee Instruction 230-130-0480 Fouls 230-130-0490 Intentional Fouls 230-130-0500 Unintentional Fouls 230-130-0510 Time Considerations for Fouls 230-130-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury 230-130-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout 230-130-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete 230-130-0550 Failure to Resume Competition 230-130-0560 Method of Counting; Knockdown; Knockout; Technical Draw 230-130-0570 Knockout 230-130-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down 230-130-0590 When a Competitor Falls from the Ring 230-130-0600 Wiping Gloves 230-130-0610 Warnings 230-130-0620 Penalizing a Competitor 230-130-0630 Scorecards and Methods of Judging 230-130-0640 Announcing Winners 230-130-0650 Change of Decision 230-130-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel 230-130-0670 Post Bout Medical Examinations 230-130-0680 Weights and Weight Classes
DIVISION 140 CONDUCT OF BOUT - MMA 230-140-0400 Allowance of Mixed Martial Arts to be held in a fenced area or in a ring with five ropes. 230-140-0410 Competitors Must Report 230-140-0420 Approved Beverages 230-140-0430 Competitors Appearance 230-140-0440 Equipment 230-140-0450 Persons Allowed in the Fenced Area 230-140-0460 Conduct of Seconds and Between Round Care 230-140-0470 Referee Instruction 230-140-0480 Fouls 230-140-0490 Intentional Fouls 230-140-0500 Unintentional Fouls 230-140-0510 Time Consideration for Fouls 230-140-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury
Page 6 of 94 230-140-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout 230-140-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete 230-140-0550 Failure to Resume Competition 230-140-0570 Knockout 230-140-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down 230-140-0610 Warnings 230-140-0620 Penalizing a Competitor 230-140-0630 Scorecards and Methods of Judging 230-140-0640 Change of Decision 230-140-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel 230-140-0680 Unified MMA weight classes and allowances.
DIVISION 150 AMATEUR ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS 230-150-0010 Purpose 230-150-0020 Amateur Boxing 230-150-0030 Application for Approval 230-150-0040 Rule Requirements 230-150-0050 Reporting Requirements 230-150-0060 Policies, Rules and Procedures 230-150-0070 Medical Requirements 230-150-0080 Event Medical Personnel 230-150-0090 Pre-Bout Physical Examination 230-150-0100 Staffed Ambulance Presence 230-150-0110 Insurance Coverage 230-150-0120 On-Site Supervision 230-150-0130 Grounds for Denial or Disciplinary Action 230-150-0140 Testing for Prohibited Drugs
DIVISION 160 MEDICAL PROVISIONS
Page 7 of 94 DIVISION 1 PROCEDURAL RULES
230-001-0000 Rules of Procedure and Notice of Proposed Rules Before permanently adopting, amending, or repealing any rule, except the Attorney General’s Model Rules, the Commission shall give notice of the intended action: (1) In the Secretary of State's Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 at least 21 days before the effective date of the intended action; (2) By mailing or emailing a copy of the notice to: (a) The Associated Press; (b) The Oregonian; (c) Capitol Press Room; (d) Legislators specified in ORS 183.335(15) at least 49 days before the effective date of the rule; (e) Persons on the Commission mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(8) at least 28 days before the effective date of the rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.335 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.335, ORS 183.360 History: SAC 1-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-15; SAC 2-2008, f. 6- 12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88; BWC 2- 1987(Temp), f. 9-30-87, ef. 10-1-87
230-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure The Commission adopts the following Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure under the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act in effect as of July 16, 2016.: (1) OAR chapter 137, division 1; (2) OAR 137-003-0001 through 137-003-0092; 137-003-0580; and (3) OAR chapter 137, division 4. [ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure is available from the office of the Attorney General or the Oregon State Athletic Commission.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.341 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.341 History: SAC 1-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-15; SAC 2-2008, f. 6- 12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88; BWC 1-1987, f. 9-30-87, ef. 10-1-87
230-001-0010 Filing of Documents All correspondence relating to the activities of the Commission and all documents required to be filed with the Commission shall be directed to: Administrator, Oregon State Athletic Commission, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, Oregon 97317or email [email protected] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.330 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.330, ORS 463.113 History: SAC 1-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-15; SAC 2-2008, f. 6- 12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95
DIVISION 10
Page 8 of 94 DEFINITIONS
230-010-0000 Statutory Definitions Apply The definitions set forth in ORS Chapter 463 apply to OAR Chapter 230. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 2-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 2- 2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3- 29-88
230-010-0005 Other Definitions For purposes of OAR Division 230, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Amateur unarmed combat sports competitor” means a competitor who participates in any unarmed combat sports and who has never received a purse for competing in an unarmed combat sports event. (2) “Anti-Doping violation” means any violation of the provisions Division 20. (3) "Authorized representative of the superintendent" means an individual assigned by the superintendent of the Oregon State Police to regulate an event for purposes of ensuring compliance with the requirements of statute and rule. (4) “Bout” means a competition between two unarmed combat sports competitors where rounds are separated by designated rest periods. (5) “Boxing” means a competition between competitors who fight with their fists. Their hands are protected by gloves or mittens fashioned of leather or similar material. (6) “Commission” means the Oregon State Athletic Commission of the Oregon Department of State Police. (7) “Competitor” means a person who competes in an unarmed combat sports event. (8) “Conflict of Interest” means a situation in which a private interest may influence a person’s judgment in the performance of his or her duty. A conflict of interest includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) Conduct or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that the person is biased; (b) Acceptance of compensation, except as provided for in OAR 230, for services rendered as part of the person’s duties. (c) Participation in business being transacted by any person in which the person’s spouse or child has a financial interest. (d) Use of a person’s position, title, or authority associated with it in a manner designed for personal gain or benefit; (e) Demonstration, through work or action in the performance of the person’s duties, of preferential attitude or treatment toward another person. (9) “Disqualification” means that due to an intentional foul or fouls, a referee may disqualify a competitor. (10) “Doping Control” means all steps and processes involved in the drug testing of unarmed combat sports competitors, from test distribution planning through the ultimate disposition of any appeal, including, without limitation, the collection and handling of a sample or specimen, laboratory analysis, therapeutic use exemptions, results management functions and hearings. (11) A “Draw” is when the judges’ score cards result in a three way tie. (12) “Event Administrator” means the director of the Oregon State Athletic Commission, referred to as the “administrator” in ORS 463.125. (13) “In-competition” means the period from the start of the weigh in of an unarmed combat sports event in which an unarmed combat sports competitor is scheduled to compete, and ending at the time that the process of collecting post- event samples or specimens from unarmed combat sports competitors is completed, or the event has concluded. (14) “Inspector” means an individual licensed as an inspector by the superintendent of the State Police for purposes of providing on-site regulation at an event. (15) “Key Person” is a person that may not have an ownership stake in a promotion or AAO, but is permitted by the
Page 9 of 94 promotion or AAO to be the lead contact person at an event and make decisions pertaining to the event on behalf of the promotion or AAO for an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event. (16) “Kickboxing” means a competition between competitors who fight with their fists and feet. Their hands are protected by gloves or mittens fashioned of leather or similar material. (17) “Majority Decision” means that two judges score in favor of one competitor and one judge has scored the bout as a draw. (18) “Majority Draw” is when two judges score the bout a draw and one judge has declared a winner. (19) “Marker” means a compound, a group of compounds or a biological variable that indicates the use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method. (20) “Metabolite” means any substance produced by a biotransformation process. (21) “Medical Disqualification” means a competitor is unable to compete in the scheduled bout, if prior to the scheduled bout, it is determined, by medical personnel or an authorized representative of the superintendent, that a competitor does not meet the standards or requirements of one or more criteria from the pre-fight physical, weigh-in, or medical history questionnaire. A medical disqualification is not an action on the competitor’s license. (22) “Medical Suspension” is a period of time during which a competitor is ineligible to compete based on the results of the post-fight medical examination following a bout as determined by medical personnel. A medical suspension is not an action on a competitor’s license. (23) “Mixed Martial Arts” means a competition between competitors, the rules of which allow two mixed martial arts competitors to attempt to achieve dominance over one another by utilizing a variety of techniques including, but not limited to, striking, grappling and the application of submission holds. Mixed Martial Arts does not include martial arts such as tae kwon do, karate, kempo karate, kenpo karate, judo, sumo, jujitsu, submission wrestling, submission grappling or kung fu when exhibited independently of one another. (24) “Muay Thai” means a competition between two competitors who fight with any part of the hand, elbow, knee, shin, and any part of the foot in which the competitors’ hands are protected by gloves or mittens fashioned of leather or similar material. (25) “No Contest” is the outcome of a bout due to an unintentional foul which causes injury and the bout is continued, but is later stopped because of the initial foul OR if the injury from an unintentional foul causes injury that requires the bout to be stopped, but enough rounds have been completed to allow a win for the competitor ahead on the judges’ score cards. (26) “Out-of-competition” means any period during which an unarmed combat sports competitor is not in-competition. (27) "Purse" means the monetary remuneration or any other remuneration a competitor receives for participating in a bout. (28) “Prohibited List” means the prohibited list adopted by reference in Division 230-020-0450 of this regulation. (29) “Prohibited substance” means any substance, or class of substances, identified as prohibited on the prohibited list. (30) "Referee" means an individual licensed as a referee by the Superintendent of the Oregon State Police who is responsible for the safety of competitors within the fenced area or ring during a bout. (31) “Rest period” means the time between rounds of an unarmed combat sports bout. (32) “Round” means a two-, three- or five- minute time periods of unarmed combat sports bout separated by one- minute rest periods. (33) “Sanctioned drug testing organization” means an organization sanctioned by the Commission pursuant to Division 230-020-0450 of this regulation to administer a drug testing program on behalf of the commission or a promoter. (34) “Sample or specimen” means any biological material collected for the purposes of doping control. (35) “Second” means a person who provides assistance to unarmed combat sports competitors during an event. Seconds working with professional unarmed combat sports competitors shall be licensed as a second by the Superintendent of the Oregon State Police. (36) “Sell” means to transfer possession and ownership of goods or other property for money or something of equivalent value.
Page 10 of 94 (37) “Split Decision” means that two judges score in favor of one competitor, while one judge scores in favor of the other. (38) “Submission” is when one competitor notifies the referee that said competitor no longer wishes to continue the bout. A licensed second for a competitor may notify the referee that said competitor is not fit to continue the bout by stepping onto or standing at the apron. (39) “Superintendent” means the Superintendent of the Oregon Department of State Police. (40) “Technical Draw” means that in the case of an intentional violation which causes injury AND the bout is continued, but is later stopped because of the initial foul, the referee should stop the bout and give a TKO Draw if the scores are equal or if the ruled competitor is behind on the judges’ scorecards. (41) “Technical Knockout” is when a referee orders the bout stopped because it is determined that one competitor is not fit to continue, or one competitor is unable to answer the bell for the upcoming round or is so badly injured or cut that the referee or medical personnel determine that the competitor is not fit to continue. (42) “Technical Decision” means that in the case of an intentional foul which causes injury AND the bout is continued, BUT is later stopped because of the initial foul, the referee should declare a victory or win for the fouled competitor if said competitor is ahead on the judges’ scorecards OR if a bout cannot continue due to an unintentional foul but enough rounds have been completed, the referee shall declare a win for the competitor ahead on the judges’ score cards. (43) "Timekeeper" means an individual licensed as a timekeeper by the Superintendent of the Oregon State Police who is responsible for keeping time during a bout. (44) Unanimous Decision means that all three judges of a bout score in favor of one competitor. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, 463.015 History: SAC 2-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-96
DIVISION 20 LICENSES AND APPLICATIONS
230-020-0002 Licensing Year All licenses issued by the Superintendent shall be issued on an annual basis, and expire one year from the date of issuance. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025 History: SAC 6-2013, f. & cert. ef. 11-5-13; Reverted to BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; SAC 5-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-10-13 thru 10-12-13; SAC 2-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-15-13 thru 10-12-13; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
230-020-0015 Change of Address Every person having submitted an application for licensure or approval by the superintendent shall immediately notify the Commission of a change in the applicant’s address, providing both the old and the new address. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; Renumbered from 230-010-0040, SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0030 Application for License; Contents, Falsification (1) A person who seeks to become licensed as an unarmed combat sports competitor, manager, second, matchmaker, promoter or official in accordance with ORS 463.025 must submit:
Page 11 of 94 (a) The appropriate completed application on a form supplied by the superintendent; (b) Payment of the designated application fee (OAR 230-020-0240); (c) A current photograph (applicants entire face must be clearly visible); (d) Valid government issued photo identification or other identification approved by the Administrator; (f) Any supplemental information required of a specific license, or so requested by the Administrator; (g) Complete disclosure of criminal history and pending cases is required. Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. A criminal history does not preclude an applicant from becoming licensed. An Oregon criminal records check is a requirement of licensure per ORS 463.185(g); 463.200; 463.113. (2) Falsification, omission or misrepresentation of a material fact in any portion of an application for a license shall result in the application being denied, and if the application has been previously granted, the license may be temporarily suspended by an authorized representative of the superintendent or revoked by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035, ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0040 Standards for Issuance of Licenses
(1) No person shall act as a competitor, official, manager, second, matchmaker or promoter in relation to unarmed combat sports within the State or Oregon, unless such person possesses a valid license therefore issued by the superintendent. (2) No person shall act as a promoter of entertainment wrestling within the State of Oregon unless such person possesses a valid license therefore issued by the superintendent. (3) No person shall act as an amateur athletic organization overseeing and conducting unarmed combat sports events within the State of Oregon unless such person has been approved by the superintendent to do so. (4) Licensure does not guarantee authorization to compete or assignment to participate in or officiate at any unarmed combat sports event. (5) Any promoter license issued by the superintendent may be renewed within three years of its expiration by filing a renewal application in a form and manner as authorized and directed by the Administrator. (6) Notwithstanding any other provision, if in the judgment of the superintendent the financial responsibility, experience, character or general fitness of an applicant for a license or renewal thereof, or of any person connected with the applicant, are such that the participation of the applicant will be inconsistent with the public interest, or with the best interests of unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling, the superintendent may deny an application for a license, deny an application for renewal of a license, or issue a limited license subject to specified terms and conditions. (7) In assessing the financial responsibility of an applicant, the superintendent will pay particular note to the applicant's credit history in regard to promotion and participation in unarmed combat sports and entertainment wrestling activities in this and other jurisdictions. (8) The Administrator may require periodic training seminars for officials and any other person licensed by the superintendent. The Administrator may require attendance at such seminar(s) as a prerequisite to the issuance or renewal of any license issued by the superintendent. (9) If the athletic commission or other similar regulatory body of another state has suspended or revoked the license of any licensee or any applicant for a license, the superintendent may suspend, revoke or deny a license based upon the action of the other body. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035, ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1-
Page 12 of 94 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0060 Promoter’s License (1) A promoter may not act as and cannot be licensed as a manager, second, or unarmed combat sports competitor. If an applicant for a promoter's license already holds a license as a manager, second, or unarmed combat sports competitor, and fails to surrender such license as an incident to application for licensure as a promoter, the superintendent will deny such application. (2) To qualify for licensure as a promoter, an applicant must: (a) Submit a completed promoter application on a form supplied by the superintendent; (b) Submit personal disclosures for any principal owner(s), substantial owner(s) or key person(s) with decision making authority whether in operations or management of the promotion or event. (A) Information will be used to conduct criminal background checks and credit history. (B) There must be at least one person listed on the promoters’ license in attendance at each event. (c) Submit clear copies or electronic images of current government issued photographic identification cards that affirm identity, address and date of birth; (d) The required application fee; (e) Additional information requested by the Administrator that is necessary to determine the applicant’s suitability to act as a promoter; (f) Meet the qualifications for licensure as a matchmaker, or show evidence that the applicant employs a licensed matchmaker; (g) Demonstrate a history of credit worthiness, particularly in regard to the promotion of past events in Oregon or other jurisdictions; (h) Demonstrate that the venues the applicant proposes to use comply with fire and safety regulations and that the dressing rooms and other facilities meet the requirements of the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.115 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.035, ORS 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; Reverted to BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9- 13-93; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; Reverted to BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88; BWC 2-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-2-88; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0080 Changes in Proprietary Interest (1) All persons licensed as promoters shall submit in writing for prior approval by the Administrator, any proposed change in the persons connected with or having proprietary interest in the promoter, including any change in the shareholders of a corporate entity. Any sole proprietor licensed as a promoter who forms an intention to operate as a partnership shall resubmit an application for a promoter's license prior to engaging in promotional activity as a partnership. (2) The superintendent may deny a promoter's application or suspend or revoke any promoter's license if the superintendent finds that at any time the licensee or any partner, corporate officer, corporate director, shareholder, or employee of any promoter, in this state or elsewhere: (a) Has engaged in illegal bookmaking or other illegal activity; (b) Has been convicted of a crime that involves unarmed combat sports, or entertainment wrestling in any way; (c) Has been the subject of discipline by unarmed combat sports, or entertainment wrestling regulatory authority in any other state; (d) Is engaged in any other activities or practices that are detrimental to the best interests or unarmed combat sports, or entertainment wrestling.
Page 13 of 94 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.035, 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0090 Basis for Granting License The superintendent shall not issue a promoter's license to a person unless the superintendent is satisfied that the applicant is the real party in interest, and intends to arrange, conduct, or hold such events itself. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-96; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0110 Appearance Before the Administrator Any person applying for a promoter's license or renewal thereof, may be required to appear in person at the request of the Administrator. The Administrator shall review and investigate all applications. The Administrator shall file a signed written recommendation for grant or denial of the application for a license or renewal of a license, along with a report of such investigation of the applicant with the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.035, 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0170 Matchmaker’s License (1) Any person who is not licensed as a promoter and who arranges bouts for an unarmed combat sports event in Oregon, whether or not such arrangements are made in Oregon, must be licensed as a matchmaker by the superintendent. (2) No matchmaker shall hold a manager's or second's license or manage an unarmed combat sports competitor, either directly or indirectly. (3) To qualify for a matchmaker’s license, an applicant may be required to pass a written examination administered by the commission on Oregon law and regulations relating to unarmed combat sports. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0190 Unarmed Combat Sports Competitor License (1) Unarmed combat sports competitors competing in Oregon must be licensed by the Oregon State Athletic Commission. (2) Anyone who applies for an unarmed combat sports competitor’s license must provide: (a) Evidence of recent or previous significant experience in an unarmed combat sport; (b) Show proof of proper training and demonstrate physical competence, which may include but is not limited to: competence in the elements of offense, defense, clean hitting, and physical ability to compete; (c) An unarmed combat sports competitor without prior experience may be required to demonstrate competency at a sparring session and be evaluated at that time by the Administrator or an authorized representative of the superintendent.
Page 14 of 94 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, 463.115 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, 463.115 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0200 Manager’s License (1) All applications for a manager's license shall submit a list of all competitors whom the applicant proposes to manage and a list of all persons connected with, or having a proprietary interest in, the management of each unarmed combat sports competitor. (2) An application for a manager's license shall be signed by the sole proprietor, a general partner, or an officer of the corporation or association, as the case may be. (3) An applicant may be required to pass a written examination administered by an authorized representative of the superintendent on the fundamentals of unarmed combat sports, and Oregon law and regulations relating unarmed combat sports. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.165, ORS 463.025 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-96; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0210 Second’s License An applicant for a license as a second may be required to pass an examination administered by an authorized representative of the superintendent on the fundamentals of unarmed combat sports and Oregon laws and regulations relating to unarmed combat sports and, upon the request of the Administrator, demonstrate the duties of a second before an authorized representative of the superintendent. Second’s must be 18 years of age or older. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
230-020-0215 Approval of Medical Personnel The State Athletic Commission Medical Advisory Committee shall nominate medical personnel for approval by the Commission to serve as medical personnel at unarmed combat sports events if the Committee determines that medical personnel: (1) Are licensed according to ORS 463.015 in the State of Oregon; and (2) Are familiar with the physical standards for licensing and certifying unarmed combat sports competitors; or (3) Once selected, train with medical personnel to become familiar with physical standards for licensing and certifying unarmed combat sports competitors. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.037, ORS 463.149, ORS 463.015, ORS 677 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
230-020-0240 Annual License Fees Application for a license shall be accompanied by an annual license fee as follows: (1) Professional Unarmed Combat Sports Competitor — Fifteen dollars — $15
Page 15 of 94 (2) Amateur Unarmed Combat Sports Competitor – Ten dollars - $10 (3) Second — Fifteen dollars — $15 (4) Manager — Forty dollars — $40 (5) Matchmaker — Forty dollars — $40 (6) Judge — Twenty-five dollars — $25 (7) Referee — Twenty-five dollars — $25 (8) Timekeeper — Ten dollars — $10 (9) Inspector — No Fee— $0 (10) Promoter: (a) One designated city, valid only within the incorporated limits of the city for which it is granted — One Hundred Dollars — $100; (b) Entire state — Five Hundred Dollars — $500. (11) Amateur Athletic Organization (AAO) —No Fee — $0 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035, OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0080; BWC 1- 1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0300 Medical Requirements for Competition (1) An unarmed combat sports competitor shall undergo a comprehensive physical examination conducted by licensed medical personnel (MD, DO, NP or PA-C) on a form designated by the commission. The comprehensive physical examination must meet the following requirements: (a) Examined within one year of the scheduled competition; (b) Additionally at the request of medical personnel or an authorized representative of the superintendent to resume competition. (c) Competitors with a current valid competitors license must comply with the requirement for an annual report of physical exam and blood work every 6 months upon the expiration of their valid competitors license issued in 2017 and prior to this rule taking effect on January 5, 2018. (2) An unarmed combat sports competitor must submit laboratory blood work demonstrating negative (non-reactive) test results for: (a) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV ) 4th generation or ½ serum AB, EIA with confirmation (b) Hepatitis B (HBsAg) Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (c) Hepatitis C (HCAb) Hepatitis C antibody (3) Laboratory results must have been drawn within 6 months of the date of scheduled competition. (4) Laboratory results shall include: (a) Competitors Legal Name (b) Competitors Date of Birth (c) Blood Collection Date and Time (d) Laboratory Name (e) Laboratory Address (f) Laboratory Phone Number Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.113 History: SAC 16-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 02/01/2018; Reverted to SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1- 08; SAC 1-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-12-12 thru 8-12-12; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-
Page 16 of 94 10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0120; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0310 Vision Requirements (1) All unarmed combat sports competitors must submit a report of a complete medical eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist on a form provided by the commission performed within one (1) year of the scheduled competition unless authorized by the Administrator. (2) The superintendent shall deny, suspend or revoke, or place restrictions on the license of an unarmed combat sports competitor if the applicant or licensee cannot safely engage in unarmed combat sports because of a visual condition, including but not limited to one of the following: (a) Uncorrected visual acuity of less than 20/200 in either eye or uncorrected binocular visual acuity of 20/60 or less with both eyes; (b) Corrected visual acuity of less than 20/60 in either eye, regardless of its cause; (c) A visual field of less than 60 degrees, extending over one or more quadrants of the visual field; (d) Presence or history of retinal detachment or retinal tear unless treated by an ophthalmologist and then approved by an ophthalmologist, who then assesses that the competitor is at no significant risk of further injury to the retina if unarmed combat sports competition is resumed. Such assessment shall occur both within five days before and five days after the bout. (e) Presence of primary or secondary glaucoma, whether or not such condition has been treated; (f) Presence of aphakia, pseudophakia, macular abnormalities, major lens abnormalities, or any other visual condition which would prevent the competitor from safely engaging in unarmed combat sports. (g) Presence of myopia more than -3.5 diopters in either eye. (h) Presence of any other visual condition which the physician member, optometrist or opthalmologist determines would prevent the applicant or licensee from safely engaging in unarmed combat sports. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.113 History: SAC 26-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018; SAC 25-2018, temporary amend filed 04/27/2018, effective 04/28/2018 through 10/24/2018; SAC 16-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 02/01/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; Reverted to BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-27-98 thru 12-31-98; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0130; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0320 Minimum Physical Requirements for Participation in Unarmed Combat Sports (1) Any active medical conditions or physical examination abnormalities flagged by the examining medical personnel or the Administrator on a Report of Physical Exam must be considered by the Medical Advisory Committee to determine a competitor’s fitness for competition. If there is not a consensus of the majority of the medical advisory committee members, a consultation with an appropriate specialist may be requested at the competitor’s expense. (2) All competitors must be examined by assigned event medical personnel within 24 hours of competition unless more than 24 hours is approved by the Administrator. Findings must be documented using Commission forms. At the time of this exam, the following physical requirements must be met: (a) Blood pressure no higher than 160/100, and afebrile (temperature below 100.4 F). (b) Absence of acute illness. (c) Absence of active, untreated bacterial or viral skin infections that could spread to another competitor: (d) Herpetic infections must be crusted over, and the competitor must have completed at least 120 hours (5 days) of oral anti-viral medications, as documented by a medical personnel. (e) Bacterial infections must have no moist or purulent lesions, and the competitor must have completed at least 72
Page 17 of 94 hours of prescription antibiotics, as documented by medical personnel. (f) Absence of any other medical condition or injury that, in the judgment of event medical personnel, would make competition unsafe for a competitor or the opponent. (g) Negative pregnancy test (or Release of Liability form) for females as identified in OAR 230-020-310. (h) Absence of unhealed skin wounds or lacerations. (i) Absence of evidence of recent drug use, or intoxication. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.113, 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0140; BWC 1- 1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0330 Medical Qualification (1) Medical Personnel must refuse to qualify an unarmed combat sports competitor if medical personnel or an authorized representative of the superintendent determine that withholding medical qualification is necessary to preserve the health or safety of the unarmed combat sports competitor or the opponent. (2) An unarmed combat sports competitor must not medically qualify a competition if he or she: (a) Has sustained a significant cut that is not completely healed; (b) Has sustained three consecutive knockouts or TKOs, any knockout within the past 60 days, or any TKO within the past 30 days; (c) Has sustained two knockouts within 90 days or a knockout in the first fight after a disqualification; (d) Is not sufficiently conditioned to participate safely. (3) An unarmed combat sports competitor who has sustained three knockouts may be referred for neurological consultation. (4) Pre-fight pregnancy test. Prior to participating in any unarmed combat sports event, each female competitor will be offered the opportunity to take a pregnancy test, at no cost to the competitor. If the competitor chooses not to take the pregnancy test, she will be required to sign a release form in order to receive certification to compete in the event. (a) Pregnancy tests may be administered during the pre-fight physical examination under the supervision of examining medical personnel or an authorized female representative of the superintendent, using a pregnancy test kit supplied by the Commission. (b) Pregnancy test kits not supplied by the Commission shall not be accepted. (c) The female competitor shall be accompanied to the bathroom facility by medical personnel or authorized female representative of the superintendent, and shall be allowed to take the pregnancy test in privacy. The examining medical personnel will interpret the results. (d) A female competitor who tests positive for pregnancy may not participate in an unarmed combat sports event. A female competitor who fails to submit pregnancy test results or signed release consistent with all requirements of this rule may not participate in an unarmed combat sports event. Nothing in this rule shall bar a competitor from seeking to establish eligibility to participate in subsequent events. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.047 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-16; SAC 7-2013, f. & cert. ef. 11-5-13; SAC 4-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-10-13 thru 1-6-14; SAC 3-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-10-13 thru 1-6-14; SAC 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 2-21-13; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10- 13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0405 Out-of-State Competition
Page 18 of 94 Any unarmed combat sports competitor licensed by the superintendent who participates in an unarmed combat sports bout outside the State of Oregon may be required, upon returning to Oregon, repeat the medical requirements for unarmed combat sports competitor license before being allowed to compete in unarmed combat sports in Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.113 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
230-020-0410 Time Between Bouts (1) Unless prior written approval is obtained from the Administrator, a competitor must observe a minimum rest period between bouts as specified in this rule before competing in this state: (a) Participation in a bout of one to three rounds, rest period of at least seven days; (b) Participation in a bout of four to six rounds, rest period of at least 14 days; (c) Participation in a bout of seven to nine rounds, rest period of at least 21 days; (d) Participation in a bout of ten or more rounds, rest period of at least 30 days. (2) Medical Personnel, notwithstanding the mandatory rest periods prescribed in this rule, may recommend a longer rest period if, in the opinion of medical personnel, a competitor has competed in a difficult bout and a longer rest period is necessary. Medical personnel must make a recommendation under this section in writing and file it with the Administrator. (3) If a competitor exhibits any injury or concerning medical condition, medical personnel may order additional testing and consultation before that competitor is allowed to participate in contact training or compete in any future bouts. (4) If a competitor disagrees with any medical suspension, the competitor or his or her manager may petition a change of suspension with the suspending medical personnel by contacting the commission. If the competitor or manager is not satisfied with the decision of the suspending medical personnel, a medical hearing of the Medical Advisory Committee may be requested to show proof of fitness. The hearing request must be in writing and must be received by the Commission within 30 days of the medical suspension. Said hearing shall be provided within 30 days after the Administrator receives a written request. (5) Minimum mandatory suspensions (medical waiting periods) will not be considered for change of suspension petitions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.047, ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0170; BWC 1- 1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0450 Administration or Use of Drugs (1) The administration or use of any drugs, alcohol, stimulants, or injections in any part of the body or use of any prohibited substance specified in the Prohibited List of the World Anti-Doping Code, as adopted by the World Anti- Doping Agency, by a professional or amateur unarmed combat sports competitor licensed by the Oregon State Athletic Commission, shall be prohibited. (2) The Commission, in its discretion, may determine the necessity of exemptions to this section for certain licensees. (3) The Commission may conduct testing at any time during the period of licensure for a professional or amateur unarmed combat sports competitor licensed by the Commission to ensure compliance with subdivision (1). (4) The Commission may collect blood and urine specimens from a professional or amateur unarmed combat sports competitor licensed by the superintendent to detect the presence of any prohibited substances. Collection of specimens shall be done in the presence of an authorized representative of the superintendent. (5) An unarmed combat sports competitor licensed by the superintendent, for which the presence of a prohibited
Page 19 of 94 substance is detected through testing by the commission, shall be in violation of this section and subject to penalties described in OAR 230-110-0080. (6) Refusal to submit to any test for prohibited substances at the time such test is ordered shall be equivalent to a positive test for the presence of a prohibited substance and the professional or amateur unarmed combat sports competitor shall be subject to the penalties described in OAR 230-110-0080. (7) All positive test results for prohibited substances ordered or required by the Commission or an authorized representative of the superintendent shall be at the expense of the unarmed combat sports competitor. The competitor will be invoiced the cost of the testing kit. All outstanding invoices must be paid prior to being authorized to compete in future bouts. (8) All licenses granted or reinstated under circumstances where test results at one time indicated the presence of prohibited substances may contain conditions calling for further testing on a scheduled or random basis as ordered by the Administrator. (9) If the winner of an unarmed combat sports bout is found to have used a prohibited substance, the competition shall be declared “no contest.” Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.113, ORS 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; BWC 1- 1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0360; BWC 1- 1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
DIVISION 30 CONDUCT OF PROMOTIONS
230-030-0000 Providing Medical Personnel and Emergency Equipment (1) The Administrator shall determine the appropriate number of medical personnel required to staff an unarmed combat sports event to include the weigh-in, pre-fight physical examinations, the event and post-fight examinations. (2) At least one medical personnel must be continuously present at the apron surrounding the ring or fenced area during any bout. (3) It shall be the responsibility of the promoter: (a) To compensate medical personnel approved by the Administrator to work an event at rates established by the superintendent in OAR 230-090-0035; or (b) To compensate the Commission for medical personnel employed by the Commission and assigned by the Administrator to work an event at rates established by the superintendent in OAR 230-090-0035. (4) The Medical Advisory Committee shall recommend, and the Commission shall adopt, a list of specific medical equipment required for each event. The list will be maintained on the official Oregon State Athletic Commission website. The event promoter shall provide reimbursement to the Commission for the costs of medical equipment used. The Commission will invoice the promoter for medical equipment expenses related to the event. Payment shall be made to the Commission within 30 days following the event. Failure to pay the invoice will result in the Commissions denial of subsequent event applications submitted by the promoter until the invoice is paid. (5) The event promoter shall insure the presence of at least two (2) emergency medical personnel consisting of at least one (1) paramedic, emergency equipment, and the presence of at least one ambulance able to provide emergency transportation. No event may proceed unless such ambulance is on site and emergency medical personnel within the secured barrier area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.135 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0310; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
Page 20 of 94 230-030-0020 Staging Area (1) The promoter must provide two separate staging areas for unarmed combat sports competitors at the event location. (2) On the day of an event, only the following people are allowed in the staging areas: (a) The manager of the competitor; (b) The seconds of the competitor; (c) Any representatives of the promoter; (d) Any representatives of the Commission; (e) Working press or other media representatives if approved by the Commission. (3) Mats must be provided to allow competitors an area to warm up. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0030 Matchmaking (1) Bouts, including those bouts arranged by a matchmaker residing in another state, but matchmaking for an event in Oregon, shall be made only by a promoter or matchmaker licensed by the superintendent. (2) Promoters shall provide the Administrator with the following information relating to any individual acting as a matchmaker for the promoter or the promoter's organization: (a) Name of licensed matchmaker; (b) Notification to the Administrator if the promoter's arrangement with the matchmaker changes. (3) The promoter shall be responsible to the superintendent for matches made and for the submission of the contracts, if applicable. (4) Promoters and matchmakers intentionally submitting mismatched competitors or misrepresenting a competitor’s ability or experience which are under consideration for a bout may be subject to sanctions by the superintendent up to and including suspension of their license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0040 Number of Rounds Scheduled (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a promoter shall not schedule an event with fewer than: (a) Twenty-six rounds that consist of bouts of boxing. (b) Eighteen rounds that consist of bouts of mixed martial arts, kickboxing, or Muay Thai. (c) If an event schedules more than one form of unarmed combat sports the Administrator will set the minimum number of rounds. (2) The Administrator may, if good cause is shown, grant a promoter’s request to deviate from the minimum number of rounds set forth in subsection (1). (3) A promoter shall not schedule an event with more than fifty (50) rounds unless the Administrator grants a promoter’s request to deviate from the maximum number of rounds.
(3) Professional Boxing: All professional non-championship boxing bouts shall not exceed ten (10) rounds, up to three (3) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. No exceptions will be made to this rule without the approval of the Administrator. Championship bouts shall not exceed 12 rounds. A boxing exhibition is limited to three (3)
Page 21 of 94 rounds. (4) Amateur Mixed Martial Arts: All non-championship amateur mixed martial arts bouts shall be scheduled for three (3) rounds, three (3) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. Championship bouts shall be scheduled for five (5) rounds, three (3) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. No exceptions will be made to this rule without the approval of the Administrator. (5) Professional Mixed Martial Arts: All non-championship professional mixed martial arts bouts shall be scheduled for three rounds, five (5) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. Championship bouts shall be schedule for five (5) rounds, five (5) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. No exceptions will be made to this rule without the approval of the Administrator. (6) Amateur Muay Thai: All amateur muay thai bouts are up to five (5) rounds, up to two (2) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. Any exceptions must have approval of the Administrator. (7) Professional Muay Thai: All professional muay thai bouts shall not exceed five (5) rounds, up to three (3) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. (8) Professional Kickboxing: All professional kickboxing bouts shall not exceed five (5) rounds of three (3) minutes each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. (9) Amateur Kickboxing: All amateur kickboxing bouts shall not exceed five (5) rounds, up to two (2) minute each, with a one (1) minute rest period between each round. (10) Any unarmed combat sport not listed above will take into consideration current unified rules and be approved by the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0050 Event and Bout Approval (1) All unarmed combat sports bouts shall be approved by the Administrator. Main event contracts, if applicable, shall be placed on file with the Administrator for approval at least 5 days prior to the event unless an exception is made by the Administrator. Contracts, if applicable, for all other unarmed combat sports competitors scheduled on the card shall be filed no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled weigh-in time for the event unless an exception is made by the Administrator. No promoter may announce or publicize a bout unless both competitors have executed a contract, if applicable, with the promoter for the bout, and the Administrator has approved the bout. (2) The grounds for denial of a promoter's request to hold an unarmed combat sports event are as follows: (a) The failure of the promoter to submit a complete event application as provided by the superintendent. (b) The failure of the promoter or any person connected with the promotion and under the jurisdiction of the superintendent to comply with any statute or rule regulating unarmed combat sports in Oregon; (c) The bout would be a mismatch based on the record, experience, skill and condition of the competitors and would expose one or both competitors to serious injury; (d) The Administrator does not have adequate staff to enforce the statutes and rules regulating unarmed combat sports enacted and adopted to protect the health, safety and welfare of the competitors and public and guarantee the collection of revenue due to the state from the event and all ancillary rights incidental thereto; (e) The date requested by the promoter is unavailable. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef.
Page 22 of 94 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0055 Report of Illness Whenever a licensed unarmed combat sports competitor is under contract, if applicable, to participate in a bout and is unable because of injuries or illness to take part in such bout, the competitor, the competitor’s manager, or the promoter shall immediately report that fact to the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230- 020-0430; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0060 Postponement Involving Professional Competitor Contracts If through inclement weather or other happening not within the control of the promoter, a postponement becomes necessary, the Administrator may grant an extension of the contracts, if applicable, and set a new date, and the action of the Administrator if an event is called off shall be binding upon all parties to the contracts, if applicable. A small advance sale shall not be regarded as legitimate reason for a postponement. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.135 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0070 Notice of Change in Program Notice of any change in announced or advertised programs for any unarmed combat sports main event shall be filed with the Administrator at least 24 hours before the contest. Notice of such change or substitution shall also be conspicuously posted at the box office, and announced from the fenced area or ring before the opening bout. If any of the patrons desire to have the price of their tickets refunded, such refund shall be made immediately if the tickets or the ticket stubs are presented at the box office. The box office shall remain open a reasonable length of time to redeem such tickets. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0080 Substitutions Substitution shall not be permitted in an unarmed combat sports main event except in cases of emergency where the Administrator finds such action is justified and then only where the substitute has been approved by the Administrator in accordance with these rules. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
Page 23 of 94 230-030-0090 Solicitation in Venue No soliciting of any kind by any individual or organization shall be allowed in any unarmed combat sports venue without the approval of the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0100 Beverages Promoters shall be responsible to see that all beverages are served in paper or plastic disposable cups unless approved by the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0120 Championship Bouts A promoter may not advertise an unarmed combat sports bout as a championship bout without specific approval to do so from the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0130 Medical Insurance for Unarmed Combat Sports Competitors (1) A promoter shall provide a short-term medical assistance insurance program, approved by the superintendent, for licensed unarmed combat sports competitors to provide medical, surgical or hospital care for injuries sustained in relation to the event. (2) The promoter shall provide proof of the following minimum coverage to the Administrator no later than 72 hours prior to the commencement of the event: (a) Professional Boxing: The insurance program shall provide a minimum limit of $20,000 for injuries sustained in relation to the event and a $100,000 minimum death benefit payable to the estate of any boxer should death occur from injuries received while participating in a boxing event; (b) Professional Unarmed Combat Sports (Excluding Boxing): The insurance program shall provide a minimum limit of $20,000 for injuries sustained in relation to the event, and a $50,000 minimum death benefit payable to the estate of any unarmed combat sports competitor should death occur from injuries sustained while participating in an unarmed combat sports event; (c) Amateur Unarmed Combat Sports: The insurance program shall provide a minimum limit of $10,000 for injuries sustained in relation to the event. (3) The terms of the insurance coverage must not require the competitor to pay a deductible for the medical, surgical or hospital care for injuries sustained in relation to the event. (4) If a licensed competitor pays for the medical, surgical or hospital care, the insurance proceeds must be paid to the competitor or the competitor’s beneficiaries for injuries sustained in relation to the event. (5) The obligation of the promoter to pay the premium cost of such insurance program or coverage shall be set forth in
Page 24 of 94 the contract, if applicable, and the promoter shall be responsible for paying any deductible amounts. (6) "Short term medical assistance insurance", as used in this section, refers to direct expense of medical treatment, including, but not limited to, emergency aid, drugs, surgery and physical therapy, arising directly from injuries incurred during the unarmed combat sports event. Policies with limited or reduced benefit options are NOT acceptable. Examples would be policies that contain sub-limits, below the required medical limits, on ER charges, CAT scans, MRI’s, x-rays, etc. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.018 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0220; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0140 Sanitation (1) All promoters shall provide and make available to all competitors clean and sanitary facilities including, but not limited to restrooms and staging areas. (2) Promoters shall provide bottled water and clean towels for competitors and officials. (3) Any competitor who has a contagious or communicable disease or active infestation, including but not limited to scabies, crabs, poison ivy or oak, shall not be permitted to participate in any event and must notify the Commission or medical personnel of such condition. A promoter, who after notification from any source that a competitor has a contagious or communicable disease or active infestation, allows a competitor to participate in an event, violates this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.135, ORS 463.185 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0230; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0150 Weigh-In, Pre-fight Physical Examination and Post-fight Physical Examination (1) No unarmed combat sports competitor shall be weighed-in or administered a pre-fight physical examination unless the competitor is properly licensed by the superintendent. (2) Weigh-in: Unless approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent, unarmed combat sports competitors shall be officially weighed within 24 hours prior to the commencement of the event: (a) The weigh-in shall occur at a time and place designated or approved by the Administrator, and in the presence of an authorized representative of the superintendent; (b) Scales approved by the Administrator shall be utilized for the official weigh-in; (c) Any unarmed combat sports competitor who has been signed to a contract to compete at any unarmed combat sports event may be ordered by the superintendent or an authorized representative of the superintendent to appear at any time to be weighed by an authorized representative of the superintendent; (d) If an unarmed combat sports competitor is late to the weigh-in or to the pre-fight physical examination, the competitor may be subject to disciplinary action; (e) If an unarmed combat sports competitor appears at the weigh-in, and the competitor’s body weight is 5% or more over the agreed upon weight, the competitor may be disqualified from the bout and the competitor may be subject to disciplinary action by the superintendent; (f) If in an attempt to make weight, the unarmed combat sports competitor shows evidence of significant dehydration, of having taken diuretics or other drugs, or of having used any other harsh modality, the examining medical personnel may refuse to medically qualify the competitor to participate in an event; (g) A professional unarmed combat sports competitor who fails to make the weight contractually agreed upon in his or her bout agreement forfeits 20% of his or her purse to his or her opponent, if the competitor is unable to make the
Page 25 of 94 contractually agreed upon weight within two hours directly following the weigh-in, and the bout takes place. If the professional competitor is able to make the contractually agreed upon weight or weighs less than 1 pound outside the agreed limits, no forfeit may be imposed or fine assessed upon the competitor; (h) All unarmed combat sports competitors are permitted two hours directly following the start of the scheduled weigh- in to make weight regardless of whether the competitor is competing in a professional or amateur bout. (A) If a professional unarmed combat sports competitor agrees to fight an opponent who has failed to make weight, the fight may take place, if approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. The bout agreement shall be amended to reflect the agreed upon weight. (B) The 1 pound allowance set forth in this section does not apply to championship or title bouts. In bouts deemed to be championship or title bouts, the competitors must be at or below the agreed upon weight. (C) If a title bout is scheduled and one competitor does not make the agreed upon weight, that competitor is not eligible to win the title, but the opponent who made the agreed upon weight is eligible win the title. (3) Pre-fight Physical Examination: Unarmed combat sports competitors shall undergo a pre-fight physical examination within 24 hours prior to the commencement of the event. The Administrator may approve the pre-fight physical examinations more than 24 hours prior to the commencement of the event: (a) The pre-fight physical examination shall occur at a time and place designated or approved by the Administrator, and in the presence of the Administrator or an authorized representative of the superintendent; (b) The promoter shall provide a suitable area in which to conduct pre-fight physical examinations. The area should allow privacy and quiet for the competitor and medical personnel during the pre-fight physical examination; (c) Only the unarmed combat sports competitor, assigned medical personnel and an authorized representative of the superintendent are allowed in the examination room while the pre-fight physical examination is being conducted, unless the competitor and examining medical personnel agrees otherwise; (d) Medical personnel conducting the pre-fight physical examination shall determine the fitness of the unarmed combat sports competitor to compete in the event based on standards recommended by the Medical Advisory Committee and adopted by the Commission. (e) During the course of the administration of the pre-fight physical examination and the weigh-in, the unarmed combat sports competitor and their manager must make full disclosure of all information required by medical personnel. Falsification of any medical information provided may result in disqualification, suspension or fine of both the competitor and the manager. (4) Should any competitor who has been examined and deemed medically unfit for competition or any referee deemed medically unfit for officiating by medical personnel, the competitor or referee shall be rejected and an immediate report of that fact shall be made to an authorized representative of the superintendent. This determination may be made during the pre-fight physical examination for a competitor or at the event for competitors or referees. (5) Post-Fight Physical Examination: Immediately upon completion of the bout, unarmed combat sports competitors must participate in a post-fight physical examination by medical personnel assigned to the event. Medical personnel conducting the examination shall submit to an authorized representative of the superintendent a report documenting each competitor’s injuries and indicating any recommended medical waiting periods deemed necessary. Medical waiting periods shall include limits on contact as well as participation in future competition. Medical waiting periods may also include any required tests or follow-up treatment recommended by medical personnel conducting the examination. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.047 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-17; SAC 1- 2016(Temp), f. 8-25-16, cert. ef. 9-30-16 thru 3-28-17; SAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-15; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15- 02; BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-96; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0250; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
Page 26 of 94 230-030-0190 Pre-Fight Plan There must be a written pre-fight plan and route to remove an injured competitor from the fenced area, or ring and venue. The promoter shall provide a copy of the plan to the Administrator no later than 72 hours prior to the commencement of the event. The plan must include the location of nearest continuously physician-staffed emergency room and the location of the nearest neurosurgical facility. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.135 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0290; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0200 Promoter’s Safety Responsibility It shall be the promoter's responsibility to insure safety for the unarmed combat sports competitors, officials and spectators. This includes the responsibility to provide adequately trained, certified and licensed security providers to maintain order in accordance with ORS 181A.840-995 and OAR 259 Division 60. No later than 72 hours prior to the commencement of the event, the promoter shall submit to the Administrator a written copy of the security staffing plan for the Administrator's approval. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 181A.840-995 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0300; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0280 Rules Meeting (1) The head referee, lead inspector or an authorized representative of the superintendent for the event shall conduct a rules meeting before any unarmed combat sports event to review rules and expectations of the competitors and seconds. (2) All competitors are required to attend the rules meeting unless excused by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
230-030-0310 Failure to Appear (1) Any competitor absent from an event in which the professional unarmed combat sports competitor is contractually bound to appear, without a certificate from medical personnel, is subject to disciplinary action. (2) Any competitor who is not medically qualified for competition from medical personnel assigned to the event on account of physical disability shall, upon being restored to the eligible list, fulfill the contract with the same opponent specified in the contract or suitable substitute within a reasonable time, such period to be set by the Administrator unless the competitor is released from the contract by mutual agreement. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-020-0130; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
Page 27 of 94 230-030-0320 Payment of Professional Competitors All professional competitors shall be paid in full according to their contracts, if applicable, and no part or percentage of their remuneration may be withheld except by order of the Administrator, the superintendent, or a court order to withhold, nor shall any part thereof be returned through arrangement with the unarmed combat sports competitor or the competitor's manager to any matchmaker, assistant matchmaker, promoter or official. The competitor or manager may not assign their respective share of the purse, if applicable, or any portion thereof, without the approval of the Administrator or the superintendent. A written request for such assignment must be filed with the Administrator at least 72 hours before the event. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, 463.185 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, 463.185 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-020-0140; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0330 Time and Manner of Payment (1) All purse money, if applicable, and travel money, if applicable, must be furnished by check to an authorized representative of the superintendent after the official weigh-in, and before the commencement of the event. Immediately following the event, an authorized representative of the superintendent shall deliver such checks, if applicable, to the payees thereof and reflect such delivery on the payoff sheet. In the case of a percentage contract, payment of purses shall be made immediately after the percentage is determined by an authorized representative of the superintendent. (2) In the event the referee fails to render a decision at the termination of any bout, the authorized representative of the superintendent shall retain the payment check, if applicable, for each contestant pending a final determination by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-020-0150; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-030-0350 Televised Unarmed Combat Sports Events (1) The directives contained in these rules apply to circumstances where the promoter either televises an event live or videotapes the event, or circumstances where the promoter contracts with another to televise or videotape the event. In the event the promoter contracts with another to televise or videotape an event, the contract which so provides must contain the following directives and the contracting parties must agree to compliance with such directive: (a) No competitor shall be directed to enter the ring or fenced area with less than adequate notice as determined by the inspector or an authorized representative of the superintendent; (b) During a round of unarmed combat sports, no camera operator may stand on the ring apron; and (c) A camera operator situated on a platform close to the ring apron, during a rest period, must be closer to a neutral corner than to any other part of the ring. (2) The promoter must provide an authorized representative of the superintendent with prior notice of the time and place of any production meetings which take place in Oregon in reference to a proposed televised event. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
Page 28 of 94 230-030-0360 Apron Seating (1) The promoter of an unarmed combat sports event shall not sell tickets for apron seats. Apron seats are to be reserved for the superintendent's representatives, medical personnel, ambulance personnel, promotion representatives, Commission representatives, working press including electronic media who possess credentials, assigned officials and the ring announcer. (2) Children and youth under the age of 18 are not allowed in the secure barrier area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
DIVISION 40 CONTROL OF TICKET SALES: REVENUE
230-040-0000 Approval of Sale Tickets The sale of tickets to an event is prohibited until: (1) An event application packet is approved by the Administrator. (2) A promotional plan explaining how tickets are sold, tracked, counted, tracked and reported. This plan is only required once and any changes shall be filed prior to the sale of any tickets intended for use with the changes to the ticketing process. (3) There is a current seating plan on file with the Administrator applicable to the event venue, including ticket prices; (4) Any change in the seating plan submitted shall be filed prior to the sale of any tickets intended for use with the changed arrangement; (5) Printed tickets are to be sold in a format approved by the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-040-0010 Complimentary Tickets and Courtesy Passes (1) No promoter or promotion employee shall sell complimentary tickets. All promoters shall be held responsible for the actions of their staff and volunteers. (2) A complimentary ticket is a priced flat ticket for which no charge is made, and no services exchanged. Complimentary tickets shall be overstamped with the wording "Complimentary - Not to be sold" on the printed face of the tickets. The overstamp shall include the stub end of the ticket retained by the ticket holder. The promoter shall retain a clipped end of each complimentary ticket in the box-office. (3) A promoter must keep an auditable record of complimentary tickets and the value based on the seating location. (4) A promoter of an unarmed combat sports event shall not issue complimentary tickets for more than six percent (6%) of the sold seats in the venue without the authorization of the Administrator. For all complimentary tickets distributed over and above the six percent (6%) the promoter shall be assessed tax on gross receipts as prescribed in ORS 463.310. The complimentary tickets taxable value shall be based upon the comparable value for the seats in a similar location. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.155 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.155 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 3-1988, f. 10-11-88, cert. ef. 10-15-88; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-
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230-040-0020 Admission of Officials, Press, and Superintendent’s Representatives The Administrator shall provide the promoter with a pass list which shall contain the names of the authorized representatives of the superintendent, officials assigned to perform official duties in connection with the event and Commission representatives. The Administrator shall designate on the pass list those representatives whose duties require their presence at the apron and no tickets shall be provided to such individuals. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-1-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-040-0030 Printing of Tickets All tickets shall have the price, the name of the promoter and event date printed or date stamped plainly thereon. Complimentary tickets must adhere to guidelines in OAR 230-040-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-040-0040 Color of Tickets Tickets of different prices shall be printed on different colored ticket stock. If a promoter is using a computerized and bonded ticket service, this requirement may be waived by the Administrator. Use of passout tickets is permitted for purposes of upgrading tickets only. Any other use of passout tickets is prohibited unless the promoter receives permission from the Administrator to use them. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-040-0060 Exchanges No exchange of tickets shall be made except at the box office, and no ticket shall be redeemed after the show has taken place. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-040-0070 Refunds Every promoter holding an event shall have printed on the stub of every ticket sold a disclaimer with language describing what will occur if an event is cancelled or modified. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
Page 30 of 94 230-040-0080 Ticket Stubs Under no circumstances shall a ticket holder be passed through the gate without having the ticket separated from the stub, or be allowed to occupy a seat unless in possession of the ticket stub. A promoter must keep an auditable record of all tickets printed, sold, complimentary tickets issued, unsold and overprint tickets for an event. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-040-0090 Seats to Correspond with Tickets Ushers shall see that spectators occupy seats corresponding with their ticket stubs, and that anyone occupying such seat unlawfully be asked to vacate, and if necessary be ejected. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-040-0100 Counting Tickets An authorized representative of the superintendent may audit ticket process compliance at or after an event. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-040-0110 Destruction of Tickets Tickets and stubs of every description sold or unsold used for an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event, shall be retained by the promoter for a period of at least six months. During the required period of retention, the promoter shall store the tickets for each show separately and make them available to the Administrator upon request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
DIVISION 60 CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
230-060-0020 Execution of Contract Every contract between a professional unarmed combat sports competitor and a manager shall contain provisions governing its duration, division of the competitor’s purse and the minimum sum to be guaranteed annually to the unarmed combat sports competitor by the manager. Each contract shall provide that the contract shall be automatically terminated if the license of either party is revoked by the Commission. If the license of either party is suspended, the contract shall not bind upon the other party during the period of the suspension. No contract between a manager and professional unarmed combative sports competitor shall be legally valid until both parties to the contract have signed in the presence of the Administrator or submitted a signed and notarized original, and have received its written approval
Page 31 of 94 from the Administrator. No contract shall be approved between a manager and a professional unarmed combat sports competitor for a period exceeding five years. No option to extend the initial period shall be permitted. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 6-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-060-0060 Expiration of Contract No manager shall be allowed to contract for their services with a professional unarmed combat sports competitor for a bout to take place after the contract’s expiration date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 6-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-060-0070 Competitor-Promoter Contract Provisions (1) No verbal or written agreement other than a contract on a form approved by the superintendent shall be accepted by the Administrator. (2) No contract between a promoter and a manager or unarmed combat sports competitor shall be enforced by the Administrator until all contracts between the promoter and the competitor for any particular bout are filed with the Administrator and meet the requirements of administrative rules. (3) Contracts are prohibited wherein a certain sum other than federal, state or local government taxes is taken by the promoter from the gate receipts or, where applicable, receipts from the sale, lease, transfer, or other exploitation of broadcasting and television rights, before an unarmed combat sports competitor is paid a percentage of the balance of said receipts for the competitor's services. Deductions may be allowed only if the amount to be deducted is clearly specified and itemized in the contract signed by the promoter and professional unarmed combat sports competitor. If an authorized representative of the superintendent determines that the deductions are not sufficiently itemized and specific, the deductions may be disallowed. (4) Contracts containing "blanket contracts" or options on an unarmed combat sports competitor’s services relating to activities other than the immediate event shall not be approved. (5) Contracts containing provisions wherein a competitor agrees to accept a certain percentage for the competitor’s services with the understanding that at the same time the competitor is to pay his or her opponent a stipulated amount of this percentage will not be approved. (6) Contracts between a professional unarmed combat sports competitor and promoter shall contain the following provision: "Competitor and promoter agree and understand that in no event will a promoter honor any assignments executed by a competitor which will cause the compensation to be paid to a competitor by promoter to be any less than 66-2/3% of the gross purse to be paid to a professional unarmed combat sports competitor nor will any deductions from the gross purse occur which will bring the compensation paid to a competitor to a level below 66-2/3% of said gross purse". (7) When a manager is not present at the event where the manager's competitor is performing, before said competitor may lawfully contract for the competitor’s own services, it shall be necessary that the competitor: (a) Present written authorization from the competitor’s manager to sign the contract for the bout; (b) Present written authorization from the competitor’s manager to receive the purse. (8) In case managerial authority is temporarily transferred to another person acting as manager, the acting manager shall: (a) Hold a valid manager's license;
Page 32 of 94 (b) Present a written agreement, signed by both the competitor and the existing manager; (c) File a copy of such written agreement of transfer of authority with the Administrator for approval. (9) Managers are prohibited from signing a fight contract for the appearance of any professional unarmed sports competitor when the manager does not have a written contract on file with the Administrator for said competitor. (10) Manager shall send written notification to the Administrator immediately upon the termination of a contract with a competitor. (11) If the competitor and promoter agree that the promoter shall pay the competitor's travel expenses, such agreement must be reflected in the contract or the authorized representative of the superintendent will take no steps to enforce the agreement. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.185 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.185, ORS 463.113 History: SAC 6-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
DIVISION 70 RING, FENCED AREA AND EQUIPMENT
230-070-0000 Ring (1) Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai shall take place in a ring that complies with all requirements set forth in this division unless otherwise approved by the Administrator. Mixed Martial Arts may take place in a ring, but must meet specified ring requirements set forth for MMA to be held in a ring. (2) A ring must meet the following requirements: (a) The ring must not be less than 18 feet square within the ropes, nor more than 24 feet; (b) The ring floor must extend at least 24 inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor must be padded with ensolite or other similar closed-cell foam a minimum of ¾ inches thick. Padding must extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform, with a top covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform. Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be used; (c) The corners must be protected inside the ring with a pad at least six inches wide and covered with a material similar to the ring floor material long enough to cover all the rope joints; (d) The ring platform must not be more than four (4) feet above the floor of the building and must have two (2) sets of suitable steps for the use of the competitors, officials and medical personnel. Ring posts must be made of metal, not more than three (3) inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a height of 58 inches above the ring floor. Ring posts must be at least 18 inches away from the ring ropes; (e) There must be four ring ropes, not less than one (1) inch in diameter and wrapped in soft material. The lower rope must be 18 inches above the ring floor with two rope separater on each side; (f) The lower rope shall have applied around it a padding of a thickness of not less than one-half inch and of a type and construction to be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent; (g) The lower rope shall be offset at least 6” (six inches) and not more than 12” (twelve inches) toward the ring apron; (h) There must not be any obstruction or object, without limitation, on any part of the ring floor; (i) Any variance to the requirements of a ring must be approved by the Administrator. (3) A ring used for a bout of mixed martial arts must meet the following requirements: (a) There must be five ring ropes, not less than 1 inch in diameter and wrapped in soft material. The lowest ring rope must be 12 inches above the ring floor. (b) All other requirements as specified in 230-070-0000(2) (4) It is the responsibility of the promoter to have an attendant available at all times during the event capable of making emergency repairs, corrections and adjustments to the ring, the lights and other necessary fixtures. (5) This section does not apply to an entertainment wrestling ring.
Page 33 of 94 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 2-2019, amend filed 08/23/2019, effective 08/23/2019; SAC 7-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-070-0025 Mixed Martial Arts Fenced Area or Ring (1) Mixed martial arts bouts may be held in a fenced area or ring inspected and approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Kickboxing and Muay Thai may be allowed in a fenced area if approved by the Administrator. (2) A fenced area must meet the following requirements: (a) The fenced area must be circular or have at least six equal sides and must be at least 18 feet wide and no larger than 32 feet wide; (b) The floor of the fenced area must be padded with Ensolite, vinyl or other similar closed-cell foam, with at least a 1- inch layer of foam padding, with a top covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the platform of the fenced area. Material that gathers in lumps or ridges may not be used; (c) The platform of the fenced area must not be more than four (4) feet above the floor of the building unless approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent and must have suitable steps for the use of the competitors, officials and medical personnel; (d) Fence posts must be at least six (6) in number and made of metal, extending from the floor of the building to between 6 and 7 feet above the floor of the fenced area, and must be properly padded in a manner approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent; (e) The fencing used to enclose the fenced area must be made of a material that will prevent a competitor from falling out of the fenced area or breaking through the fenced area, and must be properly padded in a manner approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent; (f) Any metal portion of the fenced area must be covered and padded and may not be abrasive to the competitors; (g) The fenced area must have at least two entrances and egresses unless approved by the Administrator; (h) No obstruction may be placed on a part of the fence which surrounds the area where competitors compete; (i) The promoter shall have an attendant capable of making emergency repairs, corrections and adjustments to the fenced area, lights or other necessary fixtures available at all times during the event. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2019, adopt filed 08/23/2019, effective 08/23/2019
230-070-0030 Apron, Secure Barrier and Safety Zone at Unarmed Combat Sports Events There shall be a secure barrier approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent surrounding the ring or fenced area, separating the ring or fenced area from the audience, creating a safety zone. The secure barrier shall be constructed in such a way as to restrict public access with a rigid barrier, while at the same time allowing freedom of movement by the officials and authorized representatives of the superintendent. There should be a minimum distance of six (6) feet between the fenced area or ring apron and the secure barrier unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator. The first row of public seating shall be positioned on the opposite side of the secure barrier from the fenced area or ring. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 7-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-070-0040
Page 34 of 94 Ringside Physicians (1) Medical personnel shall have an unobstructed view of the ring or fenced area at all times. (2) Medical Personnel must be seated at a table nearest a stair entrance to the ring or fenced area. (3) The promoter shall furnish chairs for assigned medical personnel. (4) There must be 3 additional seats positioned behind medical personnel for ambulance personnel and injured competitor for additional medical observation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.037, 463.113 History: SAC 7-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-070-0050 Secure Barrier Area Seating The promoter shall furnish seats for the Administrator, authorized representatives of the superintendent, Commissioners, and Officials, which allow them maximum visibility of the competitors. There shall be seating provided in each of the marked corners for seconds and an assigned inspector. All seating within the secured barrier area shall be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 7-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-070-0060 Bell or Air Horn There shall be a bell or air horn at the ring or fenced area, positioned no higher than the apron of the ring or fenced area. The bell or air horn shall be of a clear tone so that the competitors can easily hear it. An authorized representative of the superintendent shall assign timekeepers and provide standard timekeeper's equipment. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 7-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95 cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-070-0070 Equipment and Hygiene (1) The ring or fenced area must be set up at least two hours prior to event commencement, regardless of TV or any other commitments, unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator or authorized representative of the superintendent. Promoters shall provide stools, clean towels for each bout and for use in cleaning the ring or fenced area. (2) The promoter of the event is responsible to thoroughly clean the ring or fenced area prior to an event regulated by the Commission, spills and blood shall be wiped dry after each round and sprayed clean after each bout. (3) The promoter is responsible to provide a person(s) assigned to clean the ring or fenced area. (4) The promoter is responsible to provide the equipment and supplies for cleaning the ring or fenced are, including: (a) Towels; (b) Cleaning solution; (c) Applicator for cleaning solution; (d) Latex free disposable gloves. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 7-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
Page 35 of 94 230-070-0080 Gloves (1) Boxing style gloves for Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai (a) Must be supplied by the promoter and approved by the Commission; (b) Both competitors must have the option to both use the same brand and quality of glove, and any variations must be approved by both competitors and an authorized representative of the superintendent; (c) May only be used in only one bout per event; (d) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter; (e) Must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove; (r) No breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting is permitted; (g) Weight of gloves for both competitors must be the same; (h) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector; (i) If found to be unfit, shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the above requirements; (j) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at ringside. (k) Boxing: (A)Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing 147 pounds or less; (B) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for all competitors weighing over 147 pounds. (l) Kickboxing: (A) Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing less than 160 lbs; (B) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for competitors weighing over 160 lbs.. (m) Muay Thai: (A) Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing less than 160 lbs.; (B) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for competitors weighing 160 lbs. and over; (C) For competitors weighing less than 126 lbs, six (6) ounce gloves may be approved for use. (2) MMA gloves: (a) Must weigh a minimum of four (4) ounces and no more than eight (8) ounces; (b) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter; (c) Must not be squeezed, kneaded or crushed to change the original shape; (d) May only be used in one bout per event; (e) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector; (f) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at the fenced area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 22-2018, amend filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-070-0090 Bandages (1) Bandages on the hands of unarmed combat sports competitors may not exceed one winding of surgeon’s adhesive tape, not over 2 inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect the part of the hand near the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice, but may not extend within three-fourths of an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. (2) Each unarmed combat sports competitor shall use gauze not over 2 inches wide, held in place by not more than 10 feet of surgeon’s adhesive tape for each hand. Up to one 20-yard roll of gauze may be used to complete the wrappings for each hand. Strips of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages. (3) Bandages shall be applied or adjusted in the presence of a licensed referee or inspector and both unarmed combat sports competitors. Either competitor may waive his or her right to witness the bandaging of his or her opponent’s hands.
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Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 7-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
DIVISION 80 CONDUCT OF BOUT - BOXING
230-080-0120 Failure to Resume Competition No competitor shall leave the ring during any one minute rest period between rounds. Should any competitor fail or refuse to resume competing when the bell sounds denoting the commencement of the next round in a bout or the referee instructs the competitors to begin competing, the referee shall award a TKO decision to the competitor’s opponent as if the round had been finished. If the circumstances indicate to the referee that an investigation or disciplinary action may be necessary, the referee shall not give a decision and shall refer the matter to the Administrator. The purses of the competitors, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1- 2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0400 Boxing (1) All unarmed combat sports events held in the State of Oregon must be conducted in accordance with ORS Chapter 463 and the applicable rules set forth in OAR Chapter 230. (2) The provisions of this section do not apply to events held on land controlled by an Oregon Indian Tribe unless governed by an intergovernmental agreement between the Oregon State Athletic Commission and an Oregon Indian Tribe. (3) All boxing events must be held in a ring, no boxing bouts will be permitted to be held in a fenced area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035, ORS 463.500 History: SAC 8-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-080-0410 Competitors Must Report Competitors must report to the staging area at least one and one half hours prior to the scheduled time of the first bout, or at the designated report time approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. All competitors must be ready to enter the ring immediately upon the finish of the preceding bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0010, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0420 Approved Beverages
Page 37 of 94 Only unopened, factory-sealed containers of bottled water are permitted for the treatment of dehydration of an unarmed combat sports competitor between rounds. Honey, electrolyte solutions, glucose, sugar, sports drinks or any other substance mixed with the water or sports drink is prohibited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 8-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-080-0430 Competitors’ Appearance All unarmed combat sports competitors shall be clean and present a tidy appearance. It shall be at the discretion of medical personnel or the referee to determine whether facial hair, piercings or other adornments, and length of hair present any potential hazard to the safety of the competitor or the opponent, or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0320, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230-030-0290; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0420; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0440 Equipment All equipment worn by competitors in the ring must be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Equipment worn by competitors shall include: (1) Groin Protection (Abdominal Guard). (2) Boxing shoes (3) Female competitors may wear breast protection. (4) Female competitors must wear a rash guard shirt or sports bra. (5) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped. (6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose. (7) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard. (8) Gloves: (a) Must be supplied by the promoter and approved by the Commission; (b) Both competitors must have the option to both use the same brand and quality of glove, and any variations must be approved by both competitors and an authorized representative of the superintendent; (c) May only be used in one bout per event; (d) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter; (e) Must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove; (f) No breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting is permitted; (g) Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing 147 pounds or less; (h) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for all competitors weighing over 147 pounds; (i) Weight of gloves for both competitors must be the same; (j) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector; (k) If found to be unfit, shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the above requirements; (l) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at ringside. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, 463.135 History: SAC 1-2019, amend filed 08/23/2019, effective 08/23/2019; SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0330, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f.
Page 38 of 94 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230-030-0300; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0430; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0450 Persons Allowed in the Ring (1) No persons other than the competitors and the referee may be in the ring area during the progress of a round. (2) A referee may call a halt to a bout to request medical personnel or the Administrator to enter the ring at the discretion of the referee. (3) The referee may at their discretion; stop a bout if an unauthorized person enters the ring during a round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0020, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0460 Conduct of Seconds and Between Round Care (1) Conduct of Seconds: The conduct and activities of seconds shall comply with instructions and standards of the Commission: (a) A licensed manager of an unarmed combat sports competitor may act as a second to an unarmed combat sports competitor without obtaining a license as a second; (b) All materials utilized by a second, applied to or into the body of a competitor between rounds shall be approved in advance by the Commission. A non-approved substance shall not be applied to or allowed into the body of a competitor between rounds; (c) Only assigned medical personnel, or a person licensed as a second for a professional unarmed combat sports competitor may apply medications to cuts as approved within these rules; (d) If, during a round, a second decides to stop a competition by corner submission, the second shall do so by stepping onto the apron of the ring. A second shall not throw a towel or any other object into the ring. If there is no apron, a second should notify the inspector assigned to the corner to ring the bell, sound the horn or gain the attention of the referee to stop the bout; (e) A second shall not excessively coach an unarmed combat sports competitor during a round, interfere with or otherwise disrupt a bout; (f) A second shall not coach their competitor during a medical or administrative stop to a bout; (g) No excessive or undue spraying or throwing of water on any competitor between rounds is permitted. Before leaving the ring, seconds must wipe all spilled water from the floor; (h) During the progress of any round, seconds shall remain seated and shall not engage in disruptive behavior, including but not limited to clapping, grabbing the ropes or fence or using foul language; (i) No second shall enter the ring between rounds and assist a competitor back to the corner unless the bout has been terminated by the referee; (j) No unarmed combat sports competitor may have more than three (3) seconds except in a special event in which an authorized representative of the superintendent authorizes four seconds; (k) Seconds shall leave the ring enclosure at the sound of the timekeeper's signal, or at the instruction of the referee; (l) Seconds shall remove all obstructions, including stools, buckets, and all equipment, promptly at the signal for the beginning of each round. None of these articles shall be placed on the ring floor until the bell or air horn has sounded the end of a round; (m) One (1) second is allowed in the ring between rounds and only two (2) seconds are allowed on the apron; (n) Hand held fans may be used by a second between rounds, but waving or swinging of towels is prohibited. (2) Between Round Care: The following are the only substances and materials allowed to be taken into a ring by a second during a bout. All substances and materials must be inspected and approved by assigned inspectors:
Page 39 of 94 (a) Bucket; (b) Ice (must not be loose); (c) Water; (d) Cotton swabs; (e) Gauze pads; (f) Clean sponge; (g) Clean towels; (h) Adrenalin 1:1000, Avitene or Thrombin; (coagulants shall not be used in amateur unarmed combat sports); (i) Petroleum Jelly; (j) Medical Diachylon tape; (k) Enswell; (l) Bandage scissors. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0035, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230-030-0220; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0320; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0470 Referee Instruction The referee may call competitors together before each bout for final instructions; the competitor may be accompanied by one second for final instructions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0030, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0480 Fouls in Boxing (1) Hitting below the belt. (2) Hitting an opponent who is down or is getting up after being down. (3) Holding an opponent with one hand and hitting with the other. (4) Holding or deliberately maintaining a clinch. (5) Wrestling or kicking. (6) If the referee has signaled that the opponent has been knocked out, striking the opponent who is supported by the ropes but does not fall as a result of blows. (7) Butting with the head or shoulder or using the knee. (8) Hitting with the open glove, or with the butt of the hand, the wrist, or the elbow, and all backhand blows. (9) Purposely going down without being hit. (10) Striking deliberately at that part of the body over the kidneys. (11) Deliberate use of the rabbit punch. (12) Jabbing the opponent's eyes with the thumb of the glove. (13) The use of abusive language in the ring. (14) Any unsportsmanlike action causing injury to an opponent. (15) Hitting on the break. (16) Hitting after the bell has sounded ending the round. (17) Roughing at the ropes.
Page 40 of 94 (18) Pushing an opponent about the ring or into the ropes. (19) Striking a blow during intervention by the referee. (20) Hitting an opponent whose head is between the outside of the ropes.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0040, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20- 91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0490 Intentional Fouling (1) If the referee determines that a bout may not continue because of an injury caused by an intentional foul, the competitor who committed the intentional foul loses by disqualification. The competitor’s purse, if applicable, may be withheld from payment. The disposition of the purse, civil penalty or license action to be imposed upon the competitor shall be determined by action of the superintendent under ORS 463.113(3) and ORS 463.185. (2) If the referee determines that a bout may continue despite an injury caused by an intentional foul, the referee shall immediately inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges of any point deductions from the score of the competitor who committed the intentional foul. (3) If an injury caused by an intentional foul results in the bout being stopped in a later round: (a) The injured competitor wins by technical decision, if said competitor was ahead in the scorecards; or (b) The bout must be declared a technical draw, if the injured competitor is behind or even in the scorecards. (4) If a competitor injures themselves while attempting to foul their opponent, the referee shall not take any action in their favor and the injury must be treated the same as any injury produced by a fair blow. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0050, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0500 Unintentional Fouling (1) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor who has been fouled can continue or not. If the fouled competitor’s chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul, the referee may order the bout to continue after a recuperative interval of not more than five minutes. The length of the recuperative time is determined by the referee up to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Before the bout resumes, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges of the determination that the foul was accidental. (2) The Oregon State Athletic Commission takes into consideration the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports for the (ABC) Unified Rules of Boxing to determine the outcome of a bout when an injury is sustained by means of a foul whether intentional or accidental. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0060, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0510
Page 41 of 94 Time Considerations for Fouls (1) Low Blow Foul A fighter who has been struck with a low blow is allowed up to five minutes to recover from the foul as long as in the opinion of medical personnel, the competitor may continue on in the bout. If the competitor is unable to continue before the five minutes of time has expired, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. If the competitor goes over the five (5) minute time allotment the bout cannot be restarted and the bout must come to an end with the outcome determined by the round and time in which the fight was stopped. (2) Non-low Blow Foul (a) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor has been fouled can continue or not. If the competitors’ chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul and if the found did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who has been fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a recuperative interval of not more than five (5) minutes. Immediately after separating the competitors, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent of his determination that the foul was accidental. (b) If a competitor is fouled by a blow that the referee deems illegal, the referee should stop the action and call for time. The referee may take the injured competitor to medical personnel and have them examine and determine the competitor’s ability to return to the bout. Medical Personnel has up to five (5) minutes to make their determination. If the competitor is able to continue the bout, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. However, unlike the low blow foul rule, the competitor does not have up to five (5) minutes to use at their discretion. (c) For a foul other than a low blow, the fouled competitor is not guaranteed five (5) minutes for recovery time. If deemed not fit to continue by the referee or Medical Personnel but some of the five minute foul time is still remaining, the competitor cannot avail themselves of the remaining time. (d) If the referee stops the bout and employs the use of medical personnel, the examination shall not exceed five (5) minutes. If five (5) minutes is exceeded, the bout cannot be re-started and the bout must end. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 8-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-080-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury Referees shall not permit unfair practices that may cause injuries to a competitor, and are held strictly responsible for enforcement for the rules. If a competitor violates the rules, the referee may give the competitor a warning. If the competitor continues to violate the rules, the referee may penalize a competitor in accordance with OAR 230-080-0610. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0080, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout (1) The referee assigned to an event has the power to stop a bout at any stage if the referee considers a fight to be too one-sided, or if either competitor is in such condition that to continue might subject the competitor to serious injury. (2) If a competitor receives a cut from a fair blow or an unintentional head butt or any other injury the referee believes may incapacitate the competitor, the referee shall call into the ring the medical personnel for examination of the competitor. Time shall be called during the examination. (3) Should both competitors be in such condition that to continue might subject them to serious injury the referee shall render a technical draw if the bout is stopped prior to the majority of the rounds being completed. A majority rule of the
Page 42 of 94 scorecards shall be used if the bout goes beyond the third round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0100, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20- 91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete In any case where the referee decides that the competitors are not honestly competing, that a knockdown is a "dive" or a foul is a prearranged termination of the bout, the referee shall stop the bout. Purses, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. The announcer or referee shall inform the audience that no decision has been rendered. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0110, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-02; BWC 1-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-15-02 thru 8-13-02; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0560 Method of Counting; Knockdown, Knockout and Technical Draw (1) When a competitor is knocked down, the referee shall order the opponent to retire to the farthest neutral corner of the fenced area, by pointing to the corner, and shall immediately begin the count over the competitor who is down. The referee shall audibly announce the passing of each second, accompanying the count with motions of his or her arm, with the downward motion indicating the end of each second. (2) The timekeeper, by effective signaling, shall give the referee the correct 1-second interval for the count. The referee’s count is the official count. Once the referee picks up the count from the timekeeper, the timekeeper shall cease counting. No competitor who is knocked down may be allowed to resume competing until the referee has finished counting to eight. The competitor may take the count either on the floor or standing. (3) If the opponent fails to stay in the farthest corner, the referee shall cease counting until the opponent has returned to his or her corner and shall then go on with the count from the point at which it was interrupted. If the competitor who is down arises before the count of 10, the referee may step between the competitors long enough to assure himself or herself that the competitor who has just arisen is in condition to continue. If so assured, the referee shall, without loss of time, order both competitors to go on with the bout or exhibition. During the intervention by the referee, the striking of a blow by either competitor may be ruled a foul. (4) There is NO Standing Eight (8) Count. (5) When a competitor is knocked out, the referee shall perform a full 10-second count unless, in the judgment of the referee, the safety of the competitor would be jeopardized by such a count. If the competitor who is knocked down is still down when the referee calls the count of 10, the referee shall wave both arms to indicate that he or she has been knocked out. (6) If both competitors go down at the same time, the count must be continued as long as one is still down. If both competitors remain down until the count of 10, the bout or exhibition must be stopped and the decision is a technical draw. (7) If a competitor is down and the referee is in the course of counting at the end of a round, the bell indicating the end of the round must not be sounded, but the bell must be sounded as soon as the downed competitor regains his or her feet. (8) When a competitor has been knocked down before the normal termination of a round and the round terminates before the competitor has arisen from the floor of the ring, the referee’s count must be continued. If the competitor who
Page 43 of 94 is down fails to arise before the count of 10, he or she is considered to have lost the bout or exhibition by a knockout in the round containing the round of boxing that was just concluded. (9) If a legal blow struck in the final seconds of a round causes a competitor to go down after the bell has sounded, that knockdown must be regarded as having occurred during the round of boxing that was just concluded and the appropriate count must continue. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0130, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0570 Knockout (1) A competitor who has been knocked out shall be kept still until medical personnel orders otherwise. When a competitor is knocked out, no one may touch the competitor, until medical personnel enter the ring, examines the fallen competitor, and issues any necessary instructions regarding the competitor’s medical care and condition. (2) If a competitor has been knocked out or if a technical knockout decision has been rendered against the competitor by the referee, the competitor shall undergo a medical waiting period for the protection of the competitor’s health and safety. The duration of the medical waiting period is determined by medical personnel, but in no event may the medical waiting period be fewer than 30 days for a TKO, and no fewer than 60 days for a KO. (3) A competitor may not engage in any contact training or competition for the duration of their medical waiting period. (4) When a referee has stopped a bout because the referee considers a competitor to be defenseless, the defenseless competitor shall be deemed to have been technically knocked out (TKO) for purpose of imposing a medical waiting period. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0160, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down (1) A competitor shall be deemed to be “down” when any part of the competitor’s body, besides the feet, is on the floor, unless determined otherwise by the referee, or if the competitor is hanging on or over the ropes. A referee may count a competitor out either on the ropes or on the floor. (2) There is NO Three (3) Knockdown Rule; a referee shall have the authority to stop a boxing bout at any time if the referee determines that a competitor is defenseless. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0140, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20- 91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0590 When a Competitor Falls from the Ring (1) A competitor who has been wrestled, pushed, or has fallen through the ropes during a bout may be helped back into the ring by any person, and the referee shall allow a reasonable time for the competitor to return. Once on the ring apron outside the ropes, the competitor shall enter the ring immediately, and may either resume the bout or take a count:
Page 44 of 94 (a) If the competitor takes a count, the count shall be started by the referee as soon as the fallen competitor re-enters the ring; (b) Should the competitor stall for time outside the ropes, the referee shall start the count without waiting for the competitor to re-enter the ring. (2) When a competitor has fallen through the ropes, the competitor’s opponent shall retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring and stay there until ordered to continue the bout by the referee. (3) A competitor may be penalized for deliberately wrestling or throwing an opponent from the ring or striking a blow when the opponent is partially out of the ring and prevented by the ropes from assuming a position of defense. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0150, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20- 91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0600 Wiping Gloves Before a competitor resumes competition after having been knocked or having fallen or slipped to the floor, the referee shall wipe any accumulated resin from the competitor’s gloves with a damp towel or on the referee's shirt. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0170, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0610 Warning Prior to the beginning and ending of each round, the timekeeper shall give a ten second warning to the referee by suitable signal. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0180, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0620 Penalizing a Competitor (1) The referee may penalize any competitor who fouls an opponent during a bout, by deducting points from the fouling competitors score, whether such foul or fouls are intentional or unintentional. However, the referee shall use discretion in determining the number of points, if any, chargeable against the competitor in each instance, depending upon the severity or harmlessness of the foul and its effect upon the opponent. The referee shall indicate on the official scorecard supplied by the authorized representative of the superintendent, the number of points taken away from a competitor in any and all rounds in which the referee may find it necessary to charge a competitor with such loss. The referee shall, at the conclusion of each round, notify the judges of the number of points to be deducted in accordance with this determination. (2) When necessary to deduct points because of fouls or other infractions of the rules, the referee may warn the offender and at the end of the round notify both competitors of any penalties which may be assessed against either competitor. (3) Points deducted for any foul or infraction of the rules shall be deducted in the round in which they occur. No competitor shall be penalized in a later round by virtue of a previous foul or infraction of the rules. (4) The referee may disqualify a competitor for persistent fouling, in which case the referee must explain the
Page 45 of 94 disqualification to an authorized representative of the superintendent. (5) Mouthpiece Replacement: (a) Should a competitor lose a mouthpiece during a round, the bout will be stopped, the mouthpiece may be washed and replaced. No competitor shall be allowed to continue without a mouthpiece. (b) A competitor may be penalized by deduction of a point from their score for losing their mouthpiece. A deduction of points is at the discretion of the referee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0090, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0630 Scorecard and Methods of Judging (1) An authorized representative of the superintendent at the event shall provide the judges with the regulation scorecards. This section does not apply to amateur athletic organizations. (2) Judges shall score all bouts and determine the winner using the ten-point must system. In this system, the winner of each round receives ten points and the opponent receives nine or less. If the round has no clear winner, each competitor receives ten points. No fraction of points may be given. (3) The referee shall advise the judges of a foul as soon as it occurs, and the number of points to be deducted from the fouling competitor’s score. This should be done at the time the foul occurs. Judges shall clearly write their decision concerning each foul on the individual round scorecard and sign each scorecard. (4) If a point has been deducted from a competitor’s score by the referee, the appropriate score is marked by the judge and the penalty is shown by notation of -1 or -2 for final score. Event scorecards must reflect all point deductions. (5) At the end of each round, the referee shall pick up the scorecard from each judge. The referee shall then deliver the cards to the authorized representative of the superintendent assigned to maintain the master scorecard. The authorized representative of the superintendent shall then total the score. If the majority opinion is conclusive, but if there is no majority then the decision shall be a draw. The Commission authorized representative of the superintendent shall inform the announcer of the decision and the announcer shall announce the decision. (6) At the conclusion of the bout, an authorized representative of the superintendent may show the scorecards to accredited press representatives. (7) Scorecards and all related documentation and reports shall be delivered to the authorized representative of the superintendent at the conclusion of each event. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0190, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0640 Announcing Winners At the termination of each bout, the winner shall be announced by the announcer and the referee shall raise the winner's hand.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0210, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
Page 46 of 94 230-080-0650 Change of Decision (1) A decision rendered at the termination of any bout is final. A decision shall not be changed unless the superintendent or Administrator later determines that any one of the following occurred: (a) There was collusion affecting the result of any bout; (b) The compilation of the scorecard shows an error which would mean that the decision was given to the wrong competitor; (c) There was a clear violation of the laws or rules governing unarmed combat sports which affected the result of any bout. (2) If the superintendent or Administrator determines that any of the above occurred with regard to any bout, the decision rendered shall be changed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0250, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel (1) An authorized representative of the superintendent shall approve or assign medical personnel as defined in ORS 463.015 to unarmed combat sports events. (2) The designated medical personnel shall sit within the secure barrier area at the ring at all boxing events. (3) No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless one medical personnel is in their seat. (4) Medical personnel shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises, and shall render temporary or emergency treatment for cuts and minor injuries sustained by competitors. (5) Medical personnel must remain at the venue until the competitors are cleared following the post-fight examinations and any additional medical care is needed after the event has concluded. (6) No manager or second shall attempt to render aid to an injured unarmed combat sports competitor during the course of a round before medical personnel has had an opportunity to examine the competitor. (7) Time out shall be called for such examination by the referee at the request of medical personnel as well as when the referee deems necessary. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, 463.135 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, 463.135 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0005, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230-030-0180; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0280; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0670 Post-Bout Medical Examinations At the conclusion of each bout, medical personnel will perform a post-bout medical examination on each competitor and issue a medical report listing: (1) Injuries or complaints; (2) Medical aid applied after the bout; (3) Medical suspension; (4) Requirements to clear an indefinite suspension; (5) Recommendations for follow-up care. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, 463.135 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, 463.135
Page 47 of 94 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-080-0255, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 9-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230-020-0400; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0160; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-080-0680 Weights and Weight Classes (1) Professional and amateur boxing weight classes Except with the approval of the Administrator, the weight classes for competitors, bouts or exhibitions of boxing are as follows: Weight Class — Weight — Allowance (a) Flyweight — 112 lbs. and under — 3 lbs. (b) Bantamweight — Over 112 to 118 lbs. — 4 lbs. (c) Featherweight — Over 118 to 126 lbs. — 5 lbs. (d) Lightweight — Over 126 to 135 lbs. — 6 lbs. (e) Welterweight — Over 135 to 147 lbs. — 8 lbs. (f) Middleweight — Over 147 to 160 lbs. — 10 lbs. (g) Light-Heavy weight — Over 160 lbs. to 175 lbs. — 12 lbs. (h) Cruiserweight — Over 175 to 195 lbs. — 15 lbs. (i) Heavyweight — Over 195 lbs. — No Limit (2) No bout shall be scheduled, and no competitor shall participate in a boxing bout where the weight difference exceeds the allowance shown in the schedule, without approval of the Administrator. In the event competitors are in different weight classes, the weight difference allowance shall be that of the lower class. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 8-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
DIVISION 90 OFFICIALS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL
230-090-0000 Assignment of Officials An authorized representative of the superintendent shall assign and the Administrator shall approve the assignments for all officials for unarmed combat sports events. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 10-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-090-0010 Unarmed Combat Sports Official's License In order to be licensed as an official, an applicant shall be required to meet the following requirements of each official: (1) Referee of professional unarmed combat sports: (a) Must have two years of documented experience refereeing unarmed combat sports. It is not necessary that this experience be obtained by refereeing professional bouts; (b) Must have current training and certification in a program approved by the Administrator. Certification shall be renewed annually; (c) Professional preference shall be given to officials with training in unarmed combat sports; (d) Be in good physical condition with the speed and reflexes in the ring or fenced area necessary for the protection of competitors;
Page 48 of 94 (e) Must submit the results of an eye exam within the past 12 months to include a corrected visual acuity of 20/60 in both eyes; (f) Must submit a physical examination completed within the past 12 months; (g) May be required to submit to a drug test prior to an event at the request of the Administrator; (h) May be required to participate in an unpaid shadow program prior to licensing to verify competency in the ring or fenced area. (2) Referees of amateur unarmed combat sports: (a) Must have current training and certification in a program approved by the Administrator; (b) Certification shall be renewed annually; (c) Preference shall be given to officials with training in unarmed combat sports; (d) Be in good physical condition with the speed and reflexes in the ring or fenced area necessary for the protection of competitors; (e) Must submit the results of an eye exam within the past 12 months to include a corrected visual acuity of 20/60 in both eyes; (f) Must submit a physical examination completed within the past 12 months. (g) May be required to submit to a drug test prior to an event at the request of the Administrator; (h) Must participate in an unpaid shadow program prior to licensing to verify competency in the ring or fenced area; (3) Judge of professional unarmed combat sports: (a) Must have two years of documented experience judging unarmed combat sports. It is not necessary that this experience be obtained by judging professional bouts; (b) Must have current training and certification in a program approved by the Administrator. Certification shall be renewed annually; (c) Professional preference shall be given to officials with training in unarmed combat sports; (d) Must submit the results of an eye exam within the past 12 months to include a corrected visual acuity of 20/60 in both eyes; (e) May be asked to submit to a physical examination or drug test upon the request of an authorized representative of the superintendent prior to an event; (f) May be required to participate in an unpaid shadow program prior to licensing to verify competency and understanding of the requirements of judging and scoring criteria. (4) Judge of amateur unarmed combat sports: (a) Must have current training and certification in a program approved by the Administrator; (b) Certification shall be renewed annually; (c) Professional preference shall be given to officials with training in unarmed combat sports. (d) Must submit the results of an eye exam within the past 12 months to include a corrected visual acuity of 20/60 in both eyes; (e) May be asked to submit to a physical or drug test upon the request of an authorized representative of the superintendent prior to an event; (f) Must participate in an unpaid shadow program prior to licensing to verify competency and understanding of the requirements of judging and scoring criteria. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 10-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-090-0020 Officials Uniform (1) All uniforms worn by officials must be approved by the Administrator.
Page 49 of 94 (2) Boxing referees shall wear black trousers and a blue, long-sleeved shirt with black bow tie. (3) All unarmed combat sports referees, other than a boxing referee, shall wear black pants and a standard polo shirt with the OSAC logo. (4) A judge may wear professional attire, or an OSAC logo polo shirt and dress pants. (5) Inspectors must wear an OSAC logo polo shirt and khaki pants and black footwear unless otherwise directed by the Administrator. (6) Latex free disposable examination gloves are provided for officials use at the event. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 10-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-090-0030 Fees for Event Officials All officials assigned to an unarmed combat sports event, shall be paid by the promoter in accordance with the schedule set forth in these administrative rules. The promoter will estimate the net gate at the time of the event application, and the Commission will send an Officials Fees Schedule to the promoter for payment in a single sum paid to the Oregon State Athletic Commission by credit or debit card or official check paid 72 hours prior to the commencement of the scheduled event at which the officials are assigned to work. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 10-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-090-0035 Schedule of Fees (1) Mileage: All assigned officials shall be paid a mileage allowance of .25 cents a mile for actual round trip travel from the official’s residence to the venue. (2) Lodging: All officials assigned to events more than 100 miles from their homes, or at the discretion of an authorized representative of the superintendent based on road conditions, weather or other circumstance that makes driving conditions unsafe, shall be given the option of having lodging provided by the promoter. If lodging accommodations provided by a promoter are not of satisfactory condition, an authorized representative of the superintendent shall make alternative arrangements for lodging officials and bill the promoter for the cost. If lodging is not provided by the promoter for officials meeting the requirements for lodging, such officials are entitled up to $50 compensation from the promoter upon presenting a hotel receipt (including taxes, but not to include meals, telephone, etc.) Official’s must make prior arrangements and qualify to be eligible for reimbursement. (3) Officials shall be paid by the promoter according to the following pay scale unless a promoter has a predetermined pay scale which exceeds the following fees: Net Gate — Main Event Referee — Preliminary Referee $1.00–15,000 — $150 — $150 15,001–20,000 — $210 — $170 20,001–30,000 — $260 — $180 30,001–40,000 — $315 — $200 Over 40,000 — $425 — $270 Net Gate — Judge — Standby Official $1.00–15,000 — $85 — $50 15,001–20,000 — $100 — $50 20,001–30,000 — $120 — $50
Page 50 of 94 30,001–40,000 — $170 — $50 Over 40,000 — $225 — $50 Net Gate — Inspector — Chief Inspector $1.00–15,000 — $50 — $75 15,001–20,000 — $50 — $75 20,001–30,000 — $50 — $75 30,001–40,000 — $50 — $75 Over 40,000 — $50 — $75 Timekeepers shall be paid according to the following pay scale: Net Gate — Pay $1.00—15,000.00 — $50 15,000—50,000.00 — $75 (4) Medical Personnel shall be paid according to the following pay scale: Net Gate — Pay $1 and over - $300 (5) “Net gate” means the total gross receipts minus state taxes and the schedule of officials’ fees paid by the promoter. (6) If the estimated net gate is found to be inaccurate upon submission of the promoters tax report, and the officials pay is determined to be higher, an adjustment will be made, an invoice will be submitted to the promoter and the promoter will be responsible to submit checks for officials based on the difference between what they received and what they were due on the event application within 5 days of notice of underpayment. (7) This section does not apply to events supervised by an amateur athletic organization. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 10-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95
DIVISION 100 CHAMPIONS
230-100-0010 Alternative Provisions Recognizing the need for uniformity of rules governing world championship contests notwithstanding any boxing rule the Superintendent may, in the Superintendent’s discretion, authorize alternate provisions from time to time as long as the safety and welfare of the boxers and the public are not jeopardized. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-100-0020 Defense of Title Rules governing champions shall apply to state and regional champions except that titles shall be defended at least once every six months if a suitable challenger is available and a challenge is made. If a boxer does not defend the state or regional title within this period of time or refuses to accept a reasonable offer to defend against a challenger, the title automatically shall be vacated. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-100-0030
Page 51 of 94 Determination of Title The Superintendent may once a year publish state professional boxing champions in each weight class. A championship may be lost by default, forfeit, or inability to make the weight, but a championship can only be won in a contest. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-100-0040 Advertising Appearance of Champion or Contender No person shall advertise a boxer in Oregon as a champion or contender in any manner which is false or misleading. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
DIVISION 110 ENFORCEMENT
230-110-0000 Violations of Laws or Rules (1) A person in the State of Oregon may have their license denied, suspended, revoked, and or a fine enacted for any of the following reasons: (a) A violation of Oregon Revised Statute 463; (b) A violation of Oregon Administrative Rule 230; (c) Engaging in an activity regulated under ORS Chapter 463 and/or OAR Chapter 230 in connection with unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event that is not approved by the superintendent; (d) Participating as a competitor in an unarmed combat sports event if either competitor is unlicensed by the superintendent or has been determined to be medically unqualified as provided in ORS 463.047; (e) Has been convicted of a crime that involves unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling; (f) Has been convicted of a crime that is deemed to reflect discredit to unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling; (g) Testing positive for an illegal and or banned substance; (h) Refusing to submit to a drug test; (i) Failure to fulfill licensing obligations; (j) Health and safety concerns; (k) Moral Turpitude - an act or behavior that gravely violates the sentiment or accepted standard of Unarmed Combat Sports. (2) At any time or in any place behaves in a manner which is deemed by the superintendent or an authorized representative of the superintendent to reflect discredit to unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling. (3) The decision to sanction a person will be evaluated on the totality of the circumstance of the incident and history of the person. The Administrator will send written notice to the applicant or licensee which will state the person(s) will have twenty-one days to respond via written or electronic mail to give notice of a request to appeal the proposed fine, denial, suspension, and or revocation of license. (4) Enforcement action may include warning letter(s), civil penalties, forfeiture of payment of all of part of the purse, suspension or revocation of a license, or a combination thereof. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.185 History: SAC 11-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
Page 52 of 94 230-110-0020 Dealing with Unlicensed or Suspended Persons Prohibited No licensee shall enter into any agreement under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent with any unlicensed person, nor shall any licensee have any such dealings related to unarmed combat sports with any person or club whose license is currently under suspension, or revoked, or whose application for a license has been denied. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 18-2018, amend filed 01/10/2018, effective 01/10/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-110-0025 Abuse of Officials No person shall verbally or physically abuse any authorized representative of the superintendent or assigned official in connection with the conduct of any unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event or in connection with the performance of any official duty. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 11-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95, Renumbered from 230-060-0330; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-110-0030 Records Every promoter and manager shall maintain a full, true and accurate set of books and records in connection with all licensed events and unarmed combat sports competitors. These records and any other records required by statute or rule shall be kept for at least five years and shall be open to inspection and audit by authorized representatives of the superintendent upon reasonable notice.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, 463.320 History: SAC 11-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-110-0040 Financial Reports As a part of any investigation conducted by the superintendent or an authorized representative of the superintendent concerning the regulation of unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling in Oregon and for good cause shown, upon written request by the superintendent, a person for a license shall submit a financial statement to the superintendent made under penalty of perjury which shall include an itemization of all assets and liabilities of a person and other such financial information as the superintendent may request. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 11-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-110-0050 Financial Interest No promoter or any member, stockholder, director or officer of a promoter, or matchmaker or assistant matchmaker shall act directly or indirectly as manager of an unarmed combat sports competitor.
Page 53 of 94 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 11-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-110-0060 Advances to an Unarmed Combat Sports Manager Without prior written permission of the superintendent, no promoter shall, directly or indirectly, incur any indebtedness on behalf of an unarmed combat sports competitor, or entertainment wrestler or manager whereby such person is obligated to repay such indebtedness. No promoter at any time shall, directly or indirectly, make any loan or advance to any manager. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 19-2018, amend filed 01/10/2018, effective 01/10/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-110-0070 Licensees Must Report Un-regulated Events Any person licensed by the superintendent who learns of an un-regulated or collusive unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event in Oregon, or learns of an unarmed combat sports event in Oregon that may not be conducted honestly and fairly, shall immediately report the matter to the Administrator or authorized representative of the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 11-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-110-0080 Penalties When Person(s) are Fined, Suspended, Denied or Revoked (1) Any person who has been denied an application for a license may not file a similar application until one year from the date of the last previous denial by the commission. Any application filed within the one year period may be denied without the necessity of a hearing. (2) Any person who has had his or her license revoked may not petition for reinstatement or apply for a new license until one year after the date of such revocation. Any petition for reinstatement filed within the one year period may be denied without the necessity of a hearing. (3) When considering economic sanctions, license suspension, denial or reinstatement, the commission, on a case by case basis, shall consider the following criteria in evaluating the rehabilitation of the person or petitioner and his or her present eligibility for a license: (a) The nature and severity of the act(s) or crime(s). (b) The type of license held, if any. (c) Evidence of any act(s) or crime(s) committed subsequent to the act(s) or crime(s). (d) The time that has elapsed since commission of the act(s) or crime(s) referred to in subsection (1) or (3). (e) The extent to which the person or petitioner has complied with any terms of parole, probation, restitution or any other sanctions lawfully imposed against the applicant or petitioner. (f) Evidence, if any, of rehabilitation submitted by the person or petitioner[A1] . (4) If a person is participating at an event supervised by an Amateur Athletic Organization (AAO), the Administrator will consult with the AAO prior to penalties being levied to the person. (5) A warning letter may precede a fine, suspension or revocation.
Page 54 of 94 (6) Fines will be no less than $20.00 and no more than the $100,000.00 pursuant to ORS Chapter 463. (7) Suspension will be no less than thirty days. (8) In some cases a license may be revoked permanently. (9) Penalties will be evaluated per offense.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 11-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-110-0090 Procedure for Appeal (1) A person who wishes to appeal a fine, license denial, suspension or revocation pursuant to ORS Chapter 463 shall send a written or electronic request for a hearing to the Commission. (2) The request shall be sent to the Commission’s address or email address, and shall contain the following information: (a) The person’s name, address, telephone number, and email address if applicable; (b) The date of the request; (c) Type of license held and license number; (d) A detailed statement showing grounds for reduction or dismissal of the fine, suspension, or revocation, as applicable; (e) A statement whether the requester is represented by an attorney. If the requester is represented by an attorney, the name, address, telephone number of the attorney; (f) A statement of request for a case hearing under ORS chapter 183; (g) Whether the services of an interpreter are required and if so, for which language; (h) The requester’s signature. (3) The Commission shall return to the requester without action any request that is incomplete because it lacks one or more of the items described above. (4) Within 30 days after receipt of a complete request, the Commission shall set the matter for hearing. (5) The Commission bears the burden of proving their case by a preponderance of the evidence. (6) A request for hearing shall be deemed abandoned and the request dismissed if the party who appealed and requested a hearing fails to appear at a duly noticed meeting, unless the party demonstrates good cause for the failure to appear. (7) Parties will be notified of the final order pursuant to ORS chapter 183. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 11-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
DIVISION 120 CONDUCT OF BOUT - KICKBOXING
230-120-0030 Weights and Classes (1) Professional and amateur Kickboxing Weight classes, except with the approval of the Administrator, the weight classes for competitors, bouts or exhibitions of Kickboxing are as follows: Weight Class — Weight — Allowance (a) Flyweight — 112 lbs. and under — 3 lbs. (b) Bantamweight — Over 112 to 118 lbs. — 4 lbs. (c) Featherweight — Over 118 to 126 lbs. — 5 lbs. (d) Lightweight — Over 126 to 135 lbs. — 6 lbs. (e) Welterweight — Over 135 to 147 lbs. — 8 lbs.
Page 55 of 94 (f) Middleweight — Over 147 to 160 lbs. — 10 lbs. (g) Light-Heavy weight — Over 160 lbs. to 175 lbs. — 12 lbs. (h) Cruiserweight — Over 175 to 195 lbs. — 15 lbs. (i) Heavyweight — Over 195 lbs. — No Limit (2) No bout shall be scheduled, and no competitor shall participate in a kickboxing bout where the weight difference exceeds the allowance shown in the schedule, without approval of the Administrator. In the event competitors are in different weight classes, the weight difference allowance shall be that of the lower class. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 20-2018, amend filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-120-0060 Method of Judging (1) Judges will be provided with official scorecards. (2) All bouts shall be evaluated and scored by three judges. (3) Judges shall score each round immediately following the round using the scoring criteria. (4) 10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be awarded to the loser of the round, except for an even round, which is scored (10-10). (5) No fraction of points may be given. (6) The referee shall advise the judges of a foul as soon as it occurs, and the number of points to be deducted from the fouling competitor’s total score by notation of -1 or -2 in “deductions”, and subtracted to determine the rounds Net Score. (7) At the end of each round, the referee shall pick up the scorecard from each judge and deliver the cards to the authorized representative of the superintendent assigned to maintain the master scorecard, who will total the score on the master scorecard. (8) The majority opinion is conclusive and if there is no majority, the decision is a draw. (9) The authorized representative of the superintendent shall inform the announcer of the decision and the announcer shall announce the decision. (10) Scorecards are official records and should be signed by the judge, and maintained by the Commission per retention guidelines. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 21-2018, amend filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-120-0080 Fouls (1) The following tactics are fouls and are forbidden. Use of these tactics shall result in a warning and loss of points as determined by the referee: (a) Headbutts, elbow strikes, or clubbing, kicks or punches or any other strikes to the groin, attacking with the knees, openhand attacks to the eyes or throat, and striking at that part of the body over the kidney or spine or chopping the back of the, neck or head; (b) Spitting, biting or, in the referee’s discretion, slapping; (c) Palm heel strikes (using the heel of the palm of the hand to deliver a blow to the face); (d) Arm bars (grabbing one arm with the other and pressing the grabbed arm against the opponent’s throat); (e) Grabbing or holding onto an opponent’s leg or foot, and grabbing or holding onto any other part of the body; (f) Punching or kicking while a contestant is down. A contestant is down when any part of the contestant’s body, other
Page 56 of 94 than the feet, touch the floor. An opponent may continue to attack until the contestant has touched the floor with any part of the body other than the feet; (g) Leg Checking (extending the leg to check an opponent’s leg or to prevent the opponent from kicking); (h) Purposely going down without being hit; (i) The use of abusive language in the ring; (j) Any unsportsmanlike trick or action causing any injury to an opponent; (k) Attacking on the break; (l) Attacking after the bell or gong has sounded ending the round, or when the opponent is out of the ring; (m) Intentionally pushing, shoving or wrestling an opponent out, of the ring with any part of the body; (n) Kicking, striking or kick-sweeping below the belt, except blows to the, side and back of thighs in a kung fu contest; (o) Failure to make eight kicks per round; (p) Any use of throws or any takedown not executed boot-to-boot; (q) Continuous dropping of mouthpiece; (r) Holding and hitting; (s) Intentional evasion of contact; (t) Hitting or flicking with an open glove. (2) Any contestant guilty of foul tactics in a contest may be disqualified, the contestant’s purse may be withheld from payment, and may be suspended. Disposition of the purse and the penalty to be imposed upon the contestant shall be determined by action of the Superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-120-0400 Kickboxing (1) All unarmed combat sports events held in the State of Oregon must be conducted in accordance with ORS Chapter 463 and the applicable rules set forth in OAR Chapter 230. (2) The provisions of this section do not apply to events held on land controlled by an Oregon Indian Tribe unless governed by an intergovernmental agreement between the Oregon State Athletic Commission and an Oregon Indian Tribe. (3) All kickboxing events must be held in a ring, unless otherwise approved by the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0410 Competitors Must Report Competitors must report to the staging area at least one and one half hours prior to the scheduled time of the first bout, or at the designated report time approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent, competitors shall report at that time. All competitors must be ready to enter the ring immediately upon the finish of the preceding bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0420 Approved Beverages Only unopened, factory-sealed containers of bottled water are permitted for the treatment of dehydration of an unarmed combat sports competitor between rounds. Honey, electrolyte solutions, glucose, sugar, sports drinks or any
Page 57 of 94 other substance mixed with the water or sports drink is prohibited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0430 Competitors Appearance All unarmed combat sports competitors shall be clean and present a tidy appearance. It shall be at the discretion of medical personnel or the referee to determine whether facial hair, piercings or other adornments, and length of hair present any potential hazard to the safety of the competitor or the opponent, or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0440 Equipment All equipment worn by competitors in the ring must be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Equipment worn by competitors shall include: (1) Groin Protection must be worn by all male competitors. (2) Female competitors may wear breast protection. (3) Female competitors must wear a rash guard shirt or sports bra. (4) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped. (5) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard. (6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose. (7) Shoes are not permitted. (8) Gloves: (a) Must be supplied by the promoter and approved by the Commission; (b) Both competitors must have the options to both use the same brand and quality of glove, and any variations must be approved by both competitors and an authorized representative of the superintendent; (c) May only be used in one bout per event; (d) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter; (e) Must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove; (f) No breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting is permitted; (g) Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing less than 160 lbs; (h) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for competitors weighing over 160 lbs.; (i) Weight of gloves for both competitors must be the same; (j) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector; (k) If found to be unfit, shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the above requirements; (l) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at ringside. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-120-0050, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 12-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-120-0450 Persons Allowed in the Ring
Page 58 of 94 (1) No persons other than the competitors and the referee may be in the ring area during the progress of a round. (2) A referee may call a halt to a bout to request medical personnel or the Administrator to enter the ring at the discretion of the referee. (3) The referee may at their discretion; stop a bout if an unauthorized person enters the ring during a round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0460 Conduct of Seconds and Between Round Care (1) Conduct of Seconds: The conduct and activities of seconds shall comply with instructions and standards of the Commission. (2) A licensed manager of an unarmed combat sports competitor may act as a second to an unarmed combat sports competitor without obtaining a license as a second. (3) All materials utilized by a second, applied to or into the body of a competitor between rounds shall be approved in advance by the Commission. A non-approved substance shall not be applied to or allowed into the body of a competitor between rounds. (a) Only assigned medical personnel, or a person licensed as a second for a professional unarmed combat sports competitor may apply medications to cuts as approved within these rules. (b) If, during a round, a second decides to stop a competition by corner submission, the second shall do so by stepping onto the apron of the ring. A second shall not throw a towel or any other object into the ring. If there is no apron, a second should notify the inspector assigned to the corner to ring the bell, sound the horn or gain the attention of the referee to stop the bout. (c) A second shall not excessively coach an unarmed combat sports competitor during a round, interfere with or otherwise disrupt a bout. (d) A second shall not coach their competitor during a medical or administrative stop to a bout. (e) No excessive or undue spraying or throwing of water on any competitor between rounds is permitted. Before leaving the ring, seconds must wipe all spilled water from the floor. (f) During the progress of any round, seconds shall remain seated and shall not engage in disruptive behavior, including but not limited to clapping, grabbing the ropes or fence or using foul language. (g) No second shall enter the ring between rounds and assist a competitor back to the corner unless the bout has been terminated by the referee. (h) No unarmed combat sports competitor may have more than three (3) seconds except in a special event in which an authorized representative of the superintendent authorizes four seconds. (i) Seconds shall leave the ring enclosure at the sound of the timekeeper's signal, or at the instruction of the referee. (j) Seconds shall remove all obstructions, including stools, buckets, and all equipment, promptly at the signal for the beginning of each round. None of these articles shall be placed on the ring floor until the bell or air horn has sounded the end of a round. (k) One (1) second is allowed in the ring between rounds and only two (2) seconds are allowed on the apron. (l) Hand held fans may be used by a second between rounds, but waving or swinging of towels is prohibited. (4) Between Round Care: The following are the only substances and materials allowed to be taken into a ring by a second during a bout. All substances and materials must be inspected and approved by assigned inspectors: (a) Bucket; (b) Ice (must not be loose); (c) Water; (d) Cotton swabs; (e) Gauze pads;
Page 59 of 94 (f) Clean sponge; (g) Clean towels; (h) Adrenalin 1:1000, Avitene or Thrombin; (coagulants shall not be used in amateur unarmed combat sports) (i) Petroleum Jelly; (j) Medical Diachylon tape; (k) Enswell; (l) Bandage scissors. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0470 Referee Instruction The referee may call competitors together before each bout for final instructions; the competitor may be accompanied by one second for final instructions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0480 Fouls (1) Head butts (2) Groin strikes (3) Thrusting or Linear Kicks directed at the knee joint (4) Striking the back of the head or the spine, including the tailbone (5) Attacks to the throat (6) Striking a downed opponent (7) Failure to obey the referee’s commands (8) Striking on a break (9) Striking after the bell (10) Holding or using the ropes while striking or clinching (11) Timidity (12) Use of abusive language and/or gestures (13) Causing intentional delays in the action (14) Thumbing (15) Holding the opponent’s leg without executing a legal strike or while executing more than one striking technique (16) An effort to down an opponent by a method other than a legal strike or strikes (17) Biting (18) Spitting at the opponent (19) Striking with the elbow, arm, wrist, or other part of the glove that is not the padded part of the glove (20) Holding Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0490 Intentional Fouls (1) If the referee determines that a bout may not continue because of an injury caused by an intentional foul, the
Page 60 of 94 competitor who committed the intentional foul loses by disqualification. The unarmed combat sports competitor’s purse, if applicable, may be withheld from payment. The disposition of the purse, civil penalty or license action to be imposed upon the competitor shall be determined by action of the superintendent under ORS 463.113(3) and ORS 463.185. (2) If the referee determines that a bout may continue despite an injury caused by an intentional foul, the referee shall immediately inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges of and shall deduct two points from the score of the competitor who committed the intentional foul. (3) If an injury caused by an intentional foul results in the bout being stopped in a later round: (a) The injured competitor wins by technical decision, if said competitor was ahead in the scorecards; or (b) The bout must be declared a technical draw, if the injured competitor is behind or even in the scorecards. (4) If a competitor injures themselves while attempting to foul their opponent, the referee shall not take any action in their favor and the injury must be treated the same as any injury produced by a fair blow. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 27-2018, adopt filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018; SAC 23-2018, temporary adopt filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018 through 07/09/2018
230-120-0500 Unintentional Fouls (1) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor who has been fouled can continue or not. If the fouled competitor’s chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul and if the foul did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who was fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a reasonable interval. Before the bout begins again, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges of his determination that the foul was accidental. (2) If the referee determines that the bout may not continue because of an injury suffered as a result of an accidental foul, the bout must be declared a no decision if the foul occurs during the first three rounds of a bout that is scheduled for six rounds or less or the first four rounds of a bout scheduled for more than six rounds. (3) If an injury inflicted by an accidental foul later becomes aggravated by fair blows and the referee order the bout stopped because of the injury, the outcome must be determined by scoring the completed rounds and the round during which the referee stops the bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0510 Time Considerations for Fouls (1) Low Blow Foul A fighter who has been struck with a low blow is allowed up to five minutes to recover from the foul as long as in the opinion of medical personnel, the competitor may continue on in the bout. If the competitor is unable to continue before the five minutes of time has expired, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. If the competitor goes over the five (5) minute time allotment the bout cannot be restarted and the bout must come to an end with the outcome determined by the round and time in which the fight was stopped. (2) Non-low Blow Foul (a) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor has been fouled can continue or not. If the competitors’ chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul and if the found did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who has been fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a recuperative interval of not more than five (5) minutes. Immediately after separating the competitors, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent of his determination that the
Page 61 of 94 foul was accidental. (b) If a competitor is fouled by a blow that the referee deems illegal, the referee should stop the action and call for time. The referee may take the injured competitor to medical personnel and have them examine and determine the competitor’s ability to return to the bout. Medical Personnel has up to five (5) minutes to make their determination. If the competitor is able to continue the bout, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. However, unlike the low blow foul rule, the competitor does not have up to five (5) minutes to use at their discretion. (c) For a foul other than a low blow, the fouled competitor is not guaranteed five (5) minutes for recovery time. If deemed not fit to continue by the referee or Medical Personnel but some of the five minute foul time is still remaining, the competitor cannot avail themselves of the remaining time. (d) If the referee stops the bout and employs the use of medical personnel, the examination shall not exceed five (5) minutes. If five (5) minutes is exceeded, the bout cannot be re-started and the bout must end. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury Referees shall not permit unfair practices that may cause injuries to a competitor, and are held strictly responsible for enforcement for the rules. If a competitor violates the rules, the referee may give the competitor a warning. If the competitor continues to violate the rules, the referee may penalize a competitor in accordance with OAR 230-120-0610. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout (1) The referee assigned to an event has the power to stop a bout at any stage if the referee considers a fight to be too one-sided, or if either competitor is in such condition that to continue might subject the competitor to serious injury. (2) If a competitor receives a cut from a fair blow or an unintentional head butt or any other injury the referee believes may incapacitate the competitor, the referee shall call into the ring the medical personnel for examination of the competitor. Time shall be called during the examination. (3) Should both competitors be in such condition that to continue might subject them to serious injury the referee shall render a technical draw if the bout is stopped prior to the majority of the rounds being completed. A majority rule of the scorecards shall be used if the bout goes beyond the third round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete In any case where the referee decides that the competitors are not honestly competing, that a knockdown is a "dive" or a foul is a prearranged termination of the bout, the referee shall stop the bout. Purses, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. The announcer or referee shall inform the audience that no decision has been rendered. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0550
Page 62 of 94 Failure to Resume Competition No competitor shall leave the ring during any one minute rest period between rounds. Should any competitor fail or refuse to resume competing when the bell sounds denoting the commencement of the next round in a bout or the referee instructs the competitors to begin competing, the referee shall award a TKO decision to the competitor’s opponent as if the round had been finished. If the circumstances indicate to the referee that an investigation or disciplinary action may be necessary, the referee shall not give a decision and shall refer the matter to the Administrator. The purses of the competitors, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0560 Method of Counting; Knockdown, Knockout; Technical Draw (1) When a competitor is knocked down, the referee shall order the opponent to retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring, by pointing to the corner, and shall immediately begin the count over the competitor who is down. The referee shall audibly announce the passing of each second, accompanying the count with motions of his or her arm, with the downward motion indicating the end of each second. (2) The timekeeper, by effectively signaling, shall give the referee the correct 1-second interval for the count. The referee’s count is the official count. Once the referee picks up the count from the timekeeper, the timekeeper shall cease counting. No competitor who is knocked down may be allowed to resume competing until the referee is finished counting to eight. The competitor may take the count either on the floor or standing. (3) The three (3) knockdown rule is in effect only where a competitor has been knocked down three (3) times in the same round by permissible strikes. (4) There is NO Standing Eight (8) Count. (5) If the opponent fails to stay in the farthest corner, the referee shall cease counting until the opponent has returned to his or her corner and shall then go on with the count from the point at which it was interrupted. If the competitor who is down arises before the count of 10, the referee may step between the competitors long enough to assure himself or herself that the competitor who has just arisen is in condition to continue. If so assured, the referee shall, without loss of time, order both competitors to go on with the bout or exhibition. During the intervention by the referee, the striking of a blow by either competitor may be ruled a foul. (6) When a competitor is knocked out, the referee shall perform a full 10-second count unless, in the judgment of the referee, the safety of the competitor would be jeopardized by such a count. If the competitor who is knocked down is still down when the referee calls the count of 10, the referee shall wave both arms to indicate that he or she has been knocked out. (7) If both competitors go down at the same time, the count must be continued as long as one is still down. If both competitors remain down until the count of 10, the bout or exhibition must be stopped and the decision is a technical draw. (8) If a competitor is down and the referee is in the course of counting at the end of a round, the bell indicating the end of the round must not be sounded, but the bell must be sounded as soon as the downed competitor regains his or her feet. (9) When a competitor has been knocked down before the normal termination of a round and the round terminated before the competitor has risen from the floor of the ring, the referee’s count must be continued. If the competitor who is down fails to arise before the count of 10, he or she is considered to have lost the bout or exhibition by a knockout in the round containing the period of kickboxing that was just concluded. (10) If a legal blow struck in the final seconds of a round of competitor causes a competitor to go down after the bell has sounded, that knockdown must be regarded as having occurred during the round of kickboxing just ended and the appropriate count must continue. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113
Page 63 of 94 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0570 Knockout (1) A competitor who has been knocked out shall be kept still until medical personnel orders otherwise. When a competitor is knocked out, no one may touch the competitor, until medical personnel enter the ring, examines the fallen competitor, and issues any necessary instructions regarding the competitor’s medical care and condition. (2) If a competitor has been knocked out or if a technical knockout decision has been rendered against the competitor by the referee, the competitor shall undergo a medical waiting period for the protection of the competitor’s health and safety. The duration of the medical waiting period is determined by medical personnel, but shall be no fewer than 30 days for a TKO and no fewer than 60 days for a KO. (3) A competitor may not engage in any contact training or competition for the duration of their medical waiting period. (4) When a referee has stopped a bout because the referee considers an unarmed combat sports competitor to be defenseless, the defenseless competitor shall be deemed to have been technically knocked out (TKO) for purposes of imposing a medical waiting period. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down A competitor shall be deemed to be “down” when the competitor’s body touches the mat with anything other than the soles of the feet as the result of a legal, damaging strike – or is in a defenseless position, grabbing the opponent, or hanging on or over the ropes. The referee will have sole discretion in determining a knockdown versus a slip. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0590 When a Competitor Falls from the Ring (1) A fighter shall receive a 20 second count if the fighter is knocked out of the ring and onto the floor. (2) The fighter shall NOT be assisted by anyone, including spectators or his seconds. If the fighter is assisted, he may be deducted points, or disqualified, at the sole discretion of the referee. (3) If the fighter falls or is thrown from the ring the referee shall “stop time”, allow the fighter to return, seek the council of the ringside physician and/or penalize the other fighter if there was a fouling action, where appropriate: (a) If the competitor takes a count, the count shall be started by the referee as soon as the fallen competitor re-enters the ring; (b) Should the competitor stall for time outside the ropes, the referee shall start the count without waiting for the competitor to re-enter the ring. (4) When a competitor has fallen through the ropes, the competitor’s opponent shall retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring and stay there until ordered to continue the bout by the referee. (5) A competitor may be penalized for deliberately wrestling or throwing an opponent from the ring or striking a blow when the opponent is partially out of the ring and prevented by the ropes from assuming a position of defense. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0600
Page 64 of 94 Wiping Gloves Before a competitor resumes competition after having been knocked or having fallen or slipped to the floor, the referee shall wipe any accumulated resin from the competitor’s gloves with a damp towel or on the referee's shirt.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0610 Warnings Prior to the beginning and ending of each round, the timekeeper shall give a ten second warning to the referee by suitable signal. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0620 Penalizing a Competitor (1) The referee may penalize any competitor who fouls an opponent during a bout, by deducting points from said competitors score, whether such foul or fouls are intentional or unintentional. However, the referee shall use discretion in determining the number of points, if any, chargeable against the competitor in each instance, depending upon the severity or harmlessness of the foul and its effect upon the opponent. The referee shall indicate on the official scorecard supplied by the authorized representative of the superintendent, the number of points taken away from a competitor in any and all rounds in which the referee may find it necessary to charge a competitor with such loss. The referee shall, at the conclusion of each round, notify the judges of the number of points to be deducted in accordance with this determination. (2) When necessary to deduct points because of fouls or other infractions of the rules, the referee may warn the offender and at the end of the round notify both competitors of any penalties which may be assessed against either competitor. (3) Points deducted for any foul or infraction of the rules shall be deducted in the round in which they occur. No competitor shall be penalized in a later round by virtue of a previous foul or infraction of the rules. (4) The referee may disqualify a competitor for persistent fouling, in which case the referee must explain the disqualification to an authorized representative of the superintendent. (5) Mouthpiece Replacement: (a) Should a competitor lose a mouthpiece during a round, the bout will be stopped, the mouthpiece may be washed and replaced. No competitor shall be allowed to continue without a mouthpiece. (b) A competitor may be penalized by deduction of a point from their score for losing their mouthpiece. A deduction of points is at the discretion of the referee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0630 Scorecards and methods of Judging (1) Judges will be provided with official scorecards. (2) All bouts shall be evaluated and scored by three judges. (3) Judges shall score each round immediately following the round using the scoring criteria. (4) 10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be awarded to the loser of the round, except for an even round, which is scored (10-10).
Page 65 of 94 (5) No fraction of points may be given. (6) The referee shall advise the judges of a foul as soon as it occurs, and the number of points to be deducted from the fouling competitor’s total score by notation of -1 or -2 in “deductions”, and subtracted to determine the rounds Net Score. (7) At the end of each round, the referee shall pick up the scorecard from each judge and deliver the cards to the authorized representative of the superintendent assigned to maintain the master scorecard, who will total the score on the master scorecard. (8) The majority opinion is conclusive and if there is no majority, the decision is a draw. (9) The authorized representative of the superintendent shall inform the announcer of the decision and the announcer shall announce the decision. (10) Scorecards are official records and should be signed by the judge, and maintained by the Commission per retention guidelines. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0640 Announcing Winners At the termination of each bout, the winner shall be announced by the announcer and the referee shall raise the winner's hand. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0650 Change of Decision (1) A decision rendered at the termination of any bout is final. A decision shall not be changed unless the superintendent or Administrator later determines that any one of the following occurred: (a) There was collusion affecting the result of any bout; (b) The compilation of the scorecard shows an error which would mean that the decision was given to the wrong competitor; (c) There was a clear violation of the laws or rules governing unarmed combat sports which affected the result of any bout. (2) If the superintendent or Administrator determines that any of the above occurred with regard to any bout, the decision rendered shall be changed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel (1) An authorized representative of the superintendent shall approve or assign medical personnel as defined in ORS 463.015 to unarmed combat sports events. (2) The designated medical personnel shall sit within the secure barrier area at the ring at all kickboxing events. (3) No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless one medical personnel is in their seat. (4) Medical personnel shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises, and shall render temporary or emergency treatment for cuts and minor injuries sustained by competitors. (5) Medical personnel must remain at the venue until the competitors are cleared following the post-fight examinations
Page 66 of 94 and any additional medical care is needed after the event has concluded. (6) No manager or second shall attempt to render aid to an injured unarmed combat sports competitor during the course of a round before medical personnel has had an opportunity to examine the competitor. (7) Time out shall be called for such examination by the referee at the request of medical personnel as well as when the referee deems necessary. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0670 Post Bout Medical Examinations (1) At the conclusion of each bout, medical personnel will perform a post-bout medical examination on each competitor and issue a medical report listing: (a)Injuries or complaints; (b) Medical aid applied after the bout; (c) Medical suspension; (d) Requirements to clear an indefinite suspension; (e) Recommendations for follow-up care. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-120-0680 Weights and Weight Classes (1) Professional and Amateur Kickboxing Weight classes Except with the approval of the Administrator, the weight classes for competitors, bouts or exhibitions of Kickboxing are as follows: (a) Flyweight, 112 lbs. and under, 3 lb allowance; (b) Bantamweight, Over 112 to 118 lbs., 4 lb allowance; (c) Featherweight, Over 118 to 126 lbs., 5 lb allowance; (d) Lightweight, Over 126 to 135 lbs, 6 lb allowance; (e) Welterweight, Over 135 to 147 lbs., 8 lb allowance; (f) Middleweight, Over 147 to 160 lbs., 10 lb allowance; (g) Light-Heavy weight, Over 160 to 175 lbs., 12 lb allowance; (h) Cruiserweight, Over 175 to 195 lbs., 15 lb allowance; (i) Heavyweight, Over 195 lbs., No limits. (2) No bout shall be scheduled, and no competitor shall participate in a kickboxing bout where the weight difference exceeds the allowance shown in the schedule, without approval of the Administrator. In the event competitors are in different weight classes, the weight difference allowance shall be that of the lower class. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 12-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
DIVISION 130 CONDUCT OF BOUT - MUAY THAI
230-130-0400 Muay Thai (1) All unarmed combat sports events held in the State of Oregon must be conducted in accordance with ORS Chapter
Page 67 of 94 463 and the applicable rules set forth in OAR Chapter 230. (2) The provisions of this section do not apply to events held on land controlled by an Oregon Indian Tribe unless governed by an intergovernmental agreement between the Oregon State Athletic Commission and an Oregon Indian Tribe. (3) All Muay Thai events must be held in a ring unless otherwise approved by the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0410 Competitors Must Report Competitors must report to the staging area at least one and one half hours prior to the scheduled time of the first bout, or at the designated report time approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. All competitors must be ready to enter the ring immediately upon the finish of the preceding bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0420 Approved Beverages Only unopened, factory-sealed containers of bottled water are permitted for the treatment of dehydration of an unarmed combat sports competitor between rounds. Honey, electrolyte solutions, glucose, sugar, sports drinks or any other substance mixed with the water or sports drink is prohibited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0430 Competitors Appearance All unarmed combat sports combat competitors shall be clean and present a tidy appearance. It shall be at the discretion of medical personnel or the referee to determine whether facial hair, piercings, or other adornments, and length of hair present any potential hazard to the safety of the competitor or the opponent, or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0440 Equipment (1) Groin Protection – all male competitors must wear a steel cup. (2) Female competitors must wear breast protection (3) Female competitors must wear rash guard shirts. (4) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped. (5) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard. (6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose. (7) Shoes are not permitted. (8) Shirts or rash guards are not permitted for male competitors. (9) Gloves: (a) Must be supplied by the promoter and approved by the Commission;
Page 68 of 94 (b) Both competitors must have the option to both use the same brand and quality of glove, and any variations must be approved by both competitors and an authorized representative of the superintendent; (c) May only be used in only one bout per event; (d) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter; (e) Must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove; (f) No breaking, skinning, roughing or twisting is permitted; (g) Must weigh a minimum of eight (8) ounces for competitors weighing less than 160 lbs.; (h) Must weigh a minimum of ten (10) ounces for competitors weighing 160 lbs. and over; (i) For competitors weighing less than 126 lbs, six (6) ounce gloves may be approved for use; (j) Weight of gloves for both competitors must be the same; (k) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector; (l) If found to be unfit, shall be immediately discarded and replaced with gloves meeting the above requirements; (m) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at ringside. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0450 Persons Allowed in the Ring
(1) No persons other than the competitors and the referee may be in the ring during the progress of a round. (2) A referee may call a halt to a bout to request medical personnel or the Administrator enter the ring or fenced area at the discretion of the referee. (3) The referee may at their discretion; stop a bout if an unauthorized person enters the ring during a round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0460 Conduct of Seconds and Between Round Care (1) Conduct of Seconds: The conduct and activities of Seconds shall comply with instructions and standards of the Commission. (2) A licensed manager of an unarmed combat sports competitor may act as a second to a competitor without obtaining a license as a second: (a) Only assigned medical personnel, or a person licensed as a second for a professional unarmed combat sports competitor may apply medications to cuts as approved within these rules; (b) No competitor may have more than three (3) seconds except in a world title competition or for a special event in which an authorized representative of the superintendent may authorize four (4) seconds; (c) If, during a round, a second decides to stop a competition by corner submission, the second shall do so by stepping onto the apron of the ring. If there is no apron, a second shall notify the inspector assigned to the corner to ring the bell or gain the attention of the referee to stop the bout; (d) A second shall not excessively coach a competitor during a round, interfere with or otherwise disrupt a bout; (e) No excessive or undue spraying or throwing of water on any competitor between rounds is permitted; (f) Seconds shall leave the ring enclosure at the sound of the timekeeper’s whistle, or at the instruction of the referee; (g) Seconds shall remove all obstructions, including stools, buckets, and all equipment promptly at the signal for the beginning of each round. None of these articles shall be placed on the ring floor until the bell has sounded the end of the round; (h) Before leaving the ring, seconds must wipe spilled water from the ring floor;
Page 69 of 94 (i) No second shall enter the ring between rounds and assist a competitor back to the corner unless the bout has been terminated by the referee. (3) During the progress of any round, seconds shall remain seated and shall not engage in disruptive behavior, including but not limited to; (a) Clapping; (b) Grabbing the ropes; (c) Use of foul language; (d) Throw anything into the ring; (e) No coaching during any medical or administrative time out. (4) All materials utilized by a second, applied to or into the body of a competitor between rounds shall be approved in advance by the Commission. A non-approved substance shall not be applied to or allowed into the body of a competitor between rounds. (5) Between Round Care: The following substances and materials are approved for use in the corner: (a) Bucket; (b) Ice (must not be loose); (c) Water; (d) Cotton Swabs; (e) Gauze pads; (f) Clean sponge; (g) Clean towels; (h) Coagulants (Adrenalin 1:1000, Avetine, Thrombin (Must be unopened in original packaging); (i) Coagulants are not approved for use in amateur unarmed combat sports; (j) Petroleum Jelly; (k) Medical Diachylon tape; (l) Enswell; (m) Bandage scissors; (n) Thai Liniment Namman Muay. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0470 Referee Instruction The referee may call competitors together before each bout for final instructions. The competitor may be accompanied by one second for final instructions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0480 Fouls (1) Head Butting (2) Low Blow (3) Direct attacks to the knee (4) Strikes to the back of the head (5) Strikes to the spine (6) Strikes to the throat (7) Striking a downed opponent
Page 70 of 94 (8) Striking an opponent while under the referee’s care (9) Shoving, throwing or wrestling an opponent, except in a legal clinch (10) Striking when the referee has call a break (11) Striking after the bell has sounded (12) Holding the ropes or using the ropes a s a weapon (13) Timidity (14) Use of abusive language or abusive gestures (15) Causing intentional delays in the action (16) Eye gouging (17) Hair pulling (18) Biting or spitting (19) Holding the opponent’s shorts (20) Interference from a competitors seconds Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0490 Intentional Fouls (1) If the referee determines that a bout may not continue because of an injury caused by an intentional foul, the competitor who committed the intentional foul loses by disqualification. The competitor’s purse, if applicable, may be withheld from payment. The disposition of the purse, civil penalty or license action to be imposed upon the competitor shall be determined by action of the superintendent under ORS 463.113(3) and ORS 463.185. (2) If the referee determines that a bout may continue despite an injury caused by an intentional foul, the referee shall immediately inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges of and shall deduct two points from the score of the competitor who committed the intentional foul. (3) If an injury caused by an intentional foul results in the bout being stopped in a later round: (a) The injured competitor wins by technical decision, if said competitor was ahead in the scorecards; or (b) The bout must be declared a technical draw, if the injured competitor is behind or even in the scorecards. (4) If a competitor injures themselves while attempting to foul their opponent, the referee shall not take any action in their favor and the injury must be treated the same as any injury produced by a fair blow. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0500 Unintentional Fouls (1) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor who has been fouled can continue or not. If the fouled competitor’s chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of a foul and if the foul did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who was fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a recuperative interval. Before the bout begins again, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges of the determination that the foul was accidental. (2) If the referee determines that the bout may not continue because of an injury suffered as a result of an accidental foul, the bout must be declared a no decision if the foul occurs during the first two rounds of a bout that is scheduled for three rounds or the first three rounds of a bout scheduled for five rounds. (3) If an injury inflicted by an accidental foul later becomes aggravated by fair blows and the referee orders the bout stopped because of the injury, the outcome must be determined by scoring the completed rounds and the round during which the referee stops the bout.
Page 71 of 94 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0510 Time Considerations for Fouls (1) Low Blow Foul: A fighter who has been struck with a low blow is allowed up to five minutes to recover from the foul as long as in the opinion of medical personnel, the competitor may continue on in the bout. If the competitor is unable to continue before the five minutes of time has expired, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. If the competitor goes over the five (5) minute time allotment the bout cannot be restarted and the bout must come to an end with the outcome determined by the round and time in which the fight was stopped. (2) Non-low Blow Foul (a) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor has been fouled can continue or not. If the competitors’ chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul and if the found did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who has been fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a recuperative interval of not more than five (5) minutes. Immediately after separating the competitors, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent of the determination that the foul was accidental. (b) If a competitor is fouled by a blow that the referee deems illegal, the referee should stop the action and call for time. The referee may take the injured competitor to medical personnel and have them examine and determine the competitor’s ability to return to the bout. Medical personnel have up to five (5) minutes to make their determination. If the competitor is able to continue the bout, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. However, unlike the low blow foul rule, the competitor does not have up to five (5) minutes to use at their discretion. (c) For a foul other than a low blow, the fouled competitor is not guaranteed five (5) minutes for recovery time. If deemed not fit to continue by the referee or medical personnel but some of the five minute foul time is still remaining, the competitor cannot avail themselves of the remaining time. (d) If the referee stops the bout and employs the use of medical personnel, the examination shall not exceed five (5) minutes. If five (5) minutes is exceeded, the bout cannot be re-started and the bout must end. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury Referees shall not permit unfair practices that may cause injuries to a competitor, and are held strictly responsible for the enforcement of the rules. If a competitor violates the rules, the referee may give the competitor a warning. If the competitor continues to violate the rules the referee may penalize a competitor in accordance with OAR 230-130-0090. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout (1) The referee assigned to an event has the power to stop a bout at any stage if the referee considers a fight to be too one-sided, or if either competitor is in such condition that to continue might subject the competitor to serious injury. (2) If a competitor receives a cut from a fair blow or an unintentional head butt or any other injury the referee believes may incapacitate the competitor, the referee shall call into the ring or fenced area the medical personnel for examination of the competitor. Time shall be called during the examination.
Page 72 of 94 (3) Should both competitors be in such condition that to continue might subject them to serious injury the referee shall render a technical draw if the bout is stopped prior to the majority of the rounds being completed. A majority rule of the scorecards shall be used if the bout goes beyond the third round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete In any case where the referee decides that the competitors are not honestly competing, that a knockdown is a "dive" or a foul is a prearranged termination of the bout, the referee shall stop the bout. Purses, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. The announcer or referee shall inform the audience that no decision has been rendered. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0550 Failure to Resume Competition No competitor shall leave the ring during any one minute rest period between rounds. Should any competitor fail or refuse to resume competing when the bell sounds denoting the commencement of the next round in a bout or the referee instructs the competitors to begin fighting the referee shall award a TKO decision to the competitor’s opponent as if the round had been finished. If the circumstances indicate to the referee that an investigation or disciplinary action may be necessary, the referee shall not give a decision and shall refer the matter to the Administrator. The purses of the competitors, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0560 Method of Counting; Knockdown; Knockout; Technical Draw (1) When a competitor is knocked down, the referee shall order the opponent to retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring, by pointing to the corner, and shall immediately begin the count over the competitor who is down. The referee shall audibly announce the passing of each second, accompanying the count with motions of his or her arm, with the downward motion indicating the end of each second. (2) A knockdown is made by way of feet, knee, elbow or hand strike. Tripping an opponent does not constitute a knockdown. (3) The timekeeper, by effective signaling, shall give the referee the correct 1-second interval for the count. The referee’s count is the official count. Once the referee picks up the count from the timekeeper, the timekeeper shall cease counting. No competitor who is knocked down may be allowed to resume competing until the referee has finished counting to eight. The competitor may take the count either on the floor or standing. (4) If the opponent fails to stay in the farthest corner, the referee shall cease counting until the opponent has returned to his or her corner and shall then go on with the count from the point at which it was interrupted. If the competitor who is down arises before the count of 10, the referee may step between the competitors long enough to assure himself or herself that the competitor who has just arisen is in condition to continue. If so assured, the referee shall, without loss of time, order both competitors to go on with the contest or exhibition. During the intervention by the referee, the striking of a blow by either competitor may be ruled a foul. (5) When a competitor is knocked out, the referee shall perform a full 10-second count unless, in the judgment of the
Page 73 of 94 referee, the safety of the competitor would be jeopardized by such a count. If the competitor who is knocked down is still down when the referee calls the count of 10, the referee shall wave both arms to indicate that he or she has been knocked out. (6) If both competitors go down at the same time, the count must be continued as long as one is still down. If both competitors remain down until the count of 10, the contest or exhibition must be stopped and the decision is a technical draw. (7) If a competitor is down and the referee is in the course of counting at the end of a period of competitor, the bell indicating the end of the period of competitor must not be sounded, but the bell must be sounded as soon as the downed competitor regains his or her feet. (8) When a competitor has been knocked down before the normal termination of a period of unarmed combat and the period of competitor terminates before he or she has arisen from the floor of the ring, the referee’s count must be continued. If the competitor who is down fails to arise before the count of 10, he or she is considered to have lost the contest or exhibition by a knockout in the round containing the period of unarmed combat that was just concluded. (9) If a legal blow struck in the final seconds of a period of competitor causes a competitor to go down after the bell has sounded, that knockdown must be regarded as having occurred during the period of unarmed combat just ended and the appropriate count must continue. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0570 Knockout (1) A competitor who has been knocked out shall be kept still until medical personnel orders otherwise. When a competitor is knocked out, no one may touch the competitor, until medical personnel enter the ring and examines the fallen competitor, and issues any necessary instructions regarding the competitor’s medical care and condition. (2) If a competitor has been knocked out or if a technical knockout decision has been rendered against the competitor by the referee, the competitor shall undergo a medical waiting period for the protection of the competitor’s health and safety. The duration of the medical waiting period is determined by medical personnel; in no event may the medical waiting period be fewer than 30 days for a TKO and no fewer than 60 days for a KO. (3) A competitor may not engage in any contact training or competition for the duration of their medical waiting period. (4) When a referee has stopped a bout because the referee considers a competitor to be defenseless, the defenseless competitor shall be deemed to have been technically knocked out (TKO) for the purpose of imposing a medical waiting period. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down A competitor shall be deemed “down” when some part of the competitor’s body, besides the feet touches the ground. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0590 When a Competitor Falls from the Ring (1) A competitor who has been wrestled, pushed, or has fallen through the ropes during a bout may be helped back into the ring by any person, and the referee shall allow a reasonable time for the competitor to return. Once on the ring apron
Page 74 of 94 outside the ropes, the competitor shall enter the ring immediately, and may either resume the bout or take a count. (a) If the competitor takes a count, the count shall be started by the referee as soon as the fallen competitor re-enters the ring. (b) Should the competitor stall for time outside the ropes, the referee shall start the count without waiting for the competitor to re-enter the ring. (2) When a competitor has fallen through the ropes, the competitor’s opponent shall retire to the farthest neutral corner of the ring and stay there until ordered to continue the bout by the referee. (3) A competitor may be penalized for deliberately wrestling or throwing an opponent from the ring or striking a blow when the opponent is partially out of the ring and prevented by the ropes from assuming a position of defense. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0600 Wiping Gloves Before a competitor resumes competition after having been knocked or having fallen or slipped to the floor, the referee shall wipe any accumulated resin from the competitor’s gloves with a damp towel or on the referee's shirt. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0610 Warnings Prior to the beginning and ending of each round, the timekeeper shall give a ten seconds warning to the referee by suitable signal. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0620 Penalizing a Competitor (1) The referee may penalize any competitor who fouls an opponent during a bout, by deducting points from said competitors score, whether such foul or fouls are intentional or unintentional. However, the referee shall use discretion in determining the number of points, if any, chargeable against the competitor in each instance, depending upon the severity or harmlessness of the foul and its effect upon the opponent. The referee shall indicate on the official scorecard supplied by the authorized representative of the superintendent, the number of points taken away from a competitor in any and all rounds in which the referee may find it necessary to charge a competitor with such loss. The referee shall, at the conclusion of each round, notify the judges of the number of points to be deducted in accordance with this determination. (2) When necessary to deduct points because of fouls or other infractions of the rules, the referee may warn the offender and at the end of the round notify both competitors of any penalties which may be assessed against either competitor. (3) Points deducted for any foul or infraction of the rules shall be deducted in the round in which they occur. No competitor shall be penalized in a later round by virtue of a previous foul or infraction of the rules. (4) The referee may disqualify a competitor for persistent fouling, in which case the referee must explain the disqualification to an authorized representative of the superintendent. (5) Mouthpiece Replacement: (a) Should a competitor lose a mouthpiece during a round, the bout will be stopped, the mouthpiece may be washed and replaced. No competitor shall be allowed to continue without a mouthpiece;
Page 75 of 94 (b) A competitor may be penalized by deduction of a point form their score for losing their mouthpiece. A deduction of points is at the discretion of the referee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0630 Scorecards and Methods of Judging (1) Judges will be provided with official scorecards. (2) All bouts shall be evaluated and scored by three judges. (3) Judges shall score each round immediately following the round using the scoring criteria. (4) 10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be awarded to the loser of the round, except for an even round, which is scored (10-10). (5) No fraction of points may be given. (6) The referee shall advise the judges of a foul as soon as it occurs, and the number of points to be deducted from the fouling competitor’s total score by notation of -1 or -2 in “deductions”, and subtracted to determine the rounds Net Score. (7) At the end of each round, the referee shall pick up the scorecard from each judge and deliver the cards to the authorized representative of the superintendent assigned to maintain the master scorecard, who will total the score on the master scorecard. (8) The majority opinion is conclusive and if there is no majority, the decision is a draw. (9) The authorized representative of the superintendent shall inform the announcer of the decision and the announcer shall announce the decision. (10) Scorecards are official records and should be signed by the judge, and maintained by the Commission per retention guidelines. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0640 Announcing Winners At the termination of each bout, the winner shall be announced by the announcer and the referee shall raise the winner’s hand. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0650 Change of Decision (1) A decision rendered at the termination of any bout is final. A decision shall not be changed unless the superintendent or Administrator later determines that any one of the following occurred: (a) There was collusion affecting the result of any bout; (b) The compilation of the scorecard shows an error which would mean that the decision was given to the wrong competitor; (c) There was a clear violation of the laws or rules governing unarmed combat sports which affected the result of any bout. (2) If the superintendent or Administrator determines that any of the above occurred with regard to any bout, the decision rendered shall be changed.
Page 76 of 94 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel (1) An authorized representative of the superintendent shall assign medical personnel as defined in ORS 463.015 to unarmed combat sports events. (2) The assigned medical personnel shall sit within the secure barrier area at the ring at all unarmed combat sports events. (3) No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless medical personnel are in their seat. (4) Medical personnel shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises, and shall render temporary or emergency treatment for cuts and minor injuries sustained by competitors. (5) Medical personnel must remain at the venue until the competitors are cleared following the post-fight examinations and any additional medical care is provided after the event has concluded. (6) No manager or second shall attempt to render aid to an unarmed combat sports competitor during the course of a round before medical personnel has had an opportunity to examine the competitor who may have been injured. (7) Time out shall be called for such examination by the referee at the request of medical personnel as well as when the referee deems necessary. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0670 Post Bout Medical Examinations At the conclusion of each bout, medical personnel will perform a post-bout medical examination on each competitor and issue a medical report listing: (1) Injuries or complaints (2) Medical aid applied after the bout (3) Medical suspension (4) Requirements to clear an indefinite suspension (5) Recommendations for follow-up care Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-130-0680 Weights and Weight Classes (1) Professional and amateur Muay Thai: Weight classes. Except with the approval of the Administrator, the weight classes for competitors, bouts or exhibitions of Muay Thai are as follows: Weight Class — Weight — Allowance (a) Mini Flyweight — 100 to 105 lbs. — 3 lbs. (b) Light Flyweight — Over 105 to 108 lbs. — 3 lbs. (c) Flyweight — Over 108 to 112 lbs. — 3 lbs. (d) Super Flyweight — Over 112 to 115 lbs. — 3 lbs. (e) Bantamweight — Over 115 to 118 lbs. — 3 lbs. (f) Super Bantamweight — Over 118 to 122 lbs. — 5 lbs. (g) Featherweight — Over 122 to 126 lbs. — 5 lbs.
Page 77 of 94 (h) Super Featherweight — Over 126 to 130 lbs. — 7 lbs. (i) Lightweight — Over 130 to 135 lbs. — 7 lbs. (j) Super Lightweight — Over 135 to 140 lbs. — 7 lbs. (k) Welterweight — Over 140 to 147 lbs. — 7 lbs. (l) Super Welterweight — Over 147 to 154 lbs. — 7 lbs. (m) Middleweight — Over 154 to 160 lbs. — 7 lbs. (n) Super Middleweight — Over 160 to 168 lbs. — 9 lbs. (o) Light Heavyweight — Over 168 to 175 lbs. — 9 lbs. (p) Cruiserweight — Over 175 to 190 lbs. — 12 lbs. (q) Super Cruiserweight — Over 190 to 210 lbs. — 12 lbs. (r) Heavyweight — Over 210 to 230 lbs. — No Limit (s) Superheavyweight — Over 230 lbs. — No Limit (2) No bout shall be scheduled, and no competitor shall participate in a boxing bout where the weight difference exceeds the allowance shown in the schedule, without approval of the Administrator. In the event competitors are in different weight classes, the weight difference allowance shall be that of the lower class. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 13-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
DIVISION 140 CONDUCT OF BOUT - MMA
230-140-0400 Allowance of Mixed Martial Arts to be held in a fenced area or in a ring with five ropes. (1) All mixed martial arts events held in the State of Oregon must be conducted in accordance with ORS Chapter 463 and the applicable rules set forth in OAR chapter 230. (2) The provisions of this section do not apply to events held on land controlled by an Oregon Indian Tribe unless governed by an intergovernmental agreement between the Oregon State Athletic Commission and an Oregon Indian Tribe. (3) Mixed maratial arts events may be held in a fenced area or ring with five ropes as specified in OAR 230-070-0000 and OAR 230-070-0025. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035, ORS 463.500 History: SAC 3-2019, amend filed 08/23/2019, effective 08/23/2019; SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-140-0000, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 14-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; SAC 1-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-29-08 thru 6-30-08
230-140-0410 Competitors Must Report Competitors must report to the staging area at least one and one half hours prior to the scheduled time of the first bout, or at the designated report time approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. All competitors must be ready to enter the fenced area immediately upon the finish of the preceding bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0420 Approved Beverages Only unopened, factory-sealed containers of bottled water are permitted for the treatment of dehydration of an
Page 78 of 94 unarmed combat sports competitor between rounds. Honey, electrolyte solutions, glucose, sugar, sports drinks or any other substance mixed with the water or sports drink is prohibited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0430 Competitors Appearance All unarmed combat sports competitors shall be clean and present a tidy appearance. It shall be at the discretion of medical personnel or the referee to determine whether facial hair, piercings or other adornments, and length of hair present any potential hazard to the safety of the competitor or the opponent, or will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the bout. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0440 Equipment All equipment worn by competitors in the ring must be approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Equipment worn by competitors shall include: (1) Male competitors must wear groin protection. (2) Female competitors may wear breast protection. (3) Female competitors must wear a rash guard shirt or sports bra. (4) Male competitors must wear trunks with no pockets, and any strings must be tucked in and taped. (5) No hair gels, lotions, creams or sprays. (6) Knee or ankle braces are not permitted, nor is taping for the same purpose. (7) Shoes are not permitted. (8) Shirts and rash guards are not permitted for male competitors. (9) Competitors must wear an approved and fitted mouth guard. (10) Gloves: (a) Must weigh a minimum of four (4) ounces and no more than eight (8) ounces; (b) Main event gloves must be new and provided by the promoter; (c) Must not be squeezed, kneaded or crushed to change the original shape; (d) May only be used in one bout per event; (e) Must only be placed on the competitor in the presence of an Inspector; (f) Promoters are required to have new replacement gloves available at the fenced area. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0450 Persons Allowed in the Fenced Area (1) No persons other than the competitors and the referee may be in the fenced areaarea during the progress of a round. (2) A referee may call a halt to a bout to request medical personnel or the Administrator to enter the fenced area at the discretion of the referee. (3) The referee may at their discretion; stop a bout if an unauthorized person enters the fenced area during a round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113
Page 79 of 94 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0460 Conduct of Seconds and Between Round Care (1) Conduct of Seconds: The conduct and activities of seconds shall comply with instructions and standards of the Commission. (2) A licensed manager of an unarmed combat sports competitor may act as a second to an unarmed combat sports competitor without obtaining a license as a second. (3) All materials utilized by a second, applied to or into the body of a competitor between rounds shall be approved in advance by the Commission. A non-approved substance shall not be applied to or allowed into the body of a competitor between rounds. (a) Only assigned medical personnel, or a person licensed as a second for a professional unarmed combat sports competitor may apply medications to cuts as approved within these rules. (b) If, during a round, a second decides to stop a competition by corner submission, the second shall do so by stepping onto the apron of the ring. A second shall not throw a towel or any other object into the ring. If there is no apron, a second should notify the inspector assigned to the corner to ring the bell, sound the horn or gain the attention of the referee to stop the bout. (c) A second shall not excessively coach an unarmed combat sports competitor during a round, interfere with or otherwise disrupt a bout. (d) A second shall not coach their competitor during a medical or administrative stop to a bout. (e) No excessive or undue spraying or throwing of water on any competitor between rounds is permitted. Before leaving the ring, seconds must wipe all spilled water from the floor. (f) During the progress of any round, seconds shall remain seated and shall not engage in disruptive behavior, including but not limited to clapping, grabbing the ropes or fence or using foul language. (g) No second shall enter the ring between rounds and assist a competitor back to the corner unless the bout has been terminated by the referee. (h) No unarmed combat sports competitor may have more than three (3) seconds except in a special event in which an authorized representative of the superintendent authorizes four seconds. (i) Seconds shall leave the ring enclosure at the sound of the timekeeper's signal, or at the instruction of the referee. (j) Seconds shall remove all obstructions, including stools, buckets, and all equipment, promptly at the signal for the beginning of each round. None of these articles shall be placed on the ring floor until the bell or air horn has sounded the end of a round. (k) One (1) second is allowed in the ring between rounds and only two (2) seconds are allowed on the apron. (l) Hand held fans may be used by a second between rounds, but waving or swinging of towels is prohibited. (4) Between Round Care: The following are the only substances and materials allowed to be taken into a ring by a second during a bout. All substances and materials must be inspected and approved by assigned inspectors: (a) Bucket; (b) Ice (must not be loose); (c) Water; (d) Cotton swabs; (e) Gauze pads; (f) Clean sponge; (g) Clean towels; (h) Adrenalin 1:1000, Avitene or Thrombin; (coagulants shall not be used in amateur unarmed combat sports) (i) Petroleum Jelly; (j) Medical Diachylon tape; (k) Enswell;
Page 80 of 94 (l) Bandage scissors. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.113 History: SAC 24-2018, renumbered from 230-140-0030, filed 01/11/2018, effective 01/11/2018; SAC 14-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018; SAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-15; SAC 1-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-14-14 thru 2-9-15; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08; SAC 1-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-29-08 thru 6-30-08
230-140-0470 Referee Instruction The referee may call competitors together before each bout for final instructions. Seconds shall leave the fenced area prior to final instructions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0480 Fouls (1) Butting with the head (2) Eye gouging (3) Biting or spitting at an opponent (4) Fish Hooking (5) Hair pulling (6) Spiking the opponent to the canvas onto the head or neck (pile-driving) (7) Strikes to the spine or the back of the head. The spine includes the tailbone. (8) Throat strikes of any kind and/or grabbing the trachea (9) Fingers outstretched toward an opponent’s face/eyes (10) Downward pointing elbow strike (11) Groin attacks of any kind (12) Kneeing and/or Kicking the head of a grounded opponent (13) Stomping of a grounded opponent (14) Holding opponent’s gloves or shorts (15) Holding or grabbing the fence with fingers or toes (16) Small joint manipulation (17) Throwing an opponent out of the fenced area (18) Intentionally placing a finger into any orifice, or into any cut or laceration of the opponent (19) Clawing, pinching, twisting the flesh (20) Timidity (avoiding contact, or consistently dropping a mouthpiece or faking an injury) (21) Use of abusive language in the secure barrier area (22) Flagrant disregard of the referee’s instructions (23) Unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to their opponent (24) Attacking an opponent after the bell or airhorn has sounded the end of the round (25) Attacking an opponent on or during the rest period (26) Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee (27) Interference from a second Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
Page 81 of 94 230-140-0490 Intentional Fouls (1) If the referee determines that a bout may not continue because of an injury caused by an intentional foul, the competitor who committed the intentional foul loses by disqualification. The competitor’s purse, if applicable, may be withheld from payment. The disposition of the purse, civil penalty or license action to be imposed upon the competitor shall be determined by action of the superintendent under ORS 463.113(3) and ORS 463.185. (2) If the referee determines that a bout may continue despite an injury caused by an intentional foul, the referee shall immediately inform an authorized representative of the superintendent and judges and shall deduct two points from the score of the competitor who committed the intentional foul. (3) If an injury caused by an intentional foul results in the bout being stopped in a later round: (a) The injured competitor wins by technical decision, if said competitor was ahead in the scorecards; or (b) The bout must be declared a technical draw, if the injured competitor is behind or even in the scorecards. (4) If a competitor injures themselves while attempting to foul their opponent, the referee shall not take any action in their favor and the injury must be treated the same as any injury produced by a fair blow. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0500 Unintentional Fouls (1) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor who has been fouled can continue or not. If the fouled competitor’s chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of a foul and if the foul did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who was fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a reasonable interval. Before the bout begins again, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the commission of his determination that the foul was accidental. (2) If the referee determines that the bout may not continue because of an injury suffered as a result of an accidental foul, the bout must be declared a no decision if the foul occurs during the first two rounds of a bout that is scheduled for three rounds or first three rounds of a bout scheduled for five rounds. Only completed rounds will be scored. (3) If an injury inflicted by an accidental foul later becomes aggravated by fair blows and the referee order the bout stopped because of the injury, the outcome must be determined by scoring the completed rounds. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0510 Time Consideration for Fouls (1) Low Blow Foul: A competitor who has been struck with a low blow is allowed up to five minutes to recover from the foul as long as in the opinion of medical personnel, the competitor may continue on in the bout. If the competitor is unable to continue before the five minutes of time has expired, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. If the competitor goes over the five (5) minute time allotment the bout cannot be restarted and the bout must come to an end with the outcome determined by the round and time in which the fight was stopped. (2) Non-low Blow Foul: (a) If a bout is stopped because of an accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the competitor has been fouled can continue or not. If the competitors’ chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a result of the foul and if the found did not involve a concussive impact to the head of the competitor who has been fouled, the referee may order the bout continued after a recuperative interval of not more than five (5) minutes. Immediately after separating the competitors, the referee shall inform an authorized representative of the superintendent of his determination that the foul was accidental.
Page 82 of 94 (b) If a competitor is fouled by a blow that the referee deems illegal, the referee should stop the action and call for time. The referee may take the injured competitor to medical personnel and have them examine and determine the competitor’s ability to return to the bout. Medical Personnel has up to five (5) minutes to make their determination. If the competitor is able to continue the bout, the referee shall as soon as practical restart the bout. However, unlike the low blow foul rule, the competitor does not have up to five (5) minutes to use at their discretion. (c) For a foul other than a low blow, the fouled competitor is not guaranteed five (5) minutes for recovery time. If deemed not fit to continue by the referee or Medical Personnel but some of the five minute foul time is still remaining, the competitor cannot avail themselves of the remaining time; (d) If the referee stops the bout and employs the use of medical personnel, the examination shall not exceed five (5) minutes. If five (5) minutes is exceeded, the bout cannot be re-started and the bout must end. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0520 Unfair Practices Likely to Cause Injury Referees shall not permit unfair practices that may cause injuries to a competitor, and are held strictly responsible for the enforcement of the rules. If a competitor violates the rules, the referee may give the competitor a warning. If the competitor continues to violate the rules the referee may penalize a competitor in accordance with OAR 230-140-0100. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0530 Referee Power to Stop a Bout (1) The referee assigned to an event has the power to stop a bout at any stage if the referee considers a fight to be too one-sided, or if either competitor is in such condition that to continue might subject the competitor to serious injury. (2) If a competitor receives a cut eye from a fair blow or an unintentional head butt or any other injury the referee believes may incapacitate the competitor, the referee shall call into the ring or fenced area the medical personnel for examination of the competitor. Time shall be called during the examination. (3) Should both competitors be in such condition that to continue might subject them to serious injury the referee shall render a technical draw if the bout is stopped prior to the majority of the rounds being completed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0540 Procedure for Failure to Compete In any case where the referee decides that the competitors are not honestly competing, that a knockdown is a "dive" or a foul is a prearranged termination of the bout, the referee shall stop the bout. Purses, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. The announcer or referee shall inform the audience that no decision has been rendered. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0550 Failure to Resume Competition No competitor shall leave the fenced area during any one minute rest period between rounds. Should any competitor fail
Page 83 of 94 or refuse to resume competing when the bell sounds denoting the commencement of the next round in a bout, or the referee instructs the competitors to begin competing, the referee shall award a TKO decision to the competitor’s opponent as if the round had been finished. If the circumstances indicate to the referee that an investigation or disciplinary action may be necessary, the referee shall not give a decision and shall refer the matter to the Administrator. The purses of the competitors, if applicable, shall be withheld pending investigation and disposition of the funds by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0570 Knockout (1) A competitor who has been knocked out shall be kept still until medical personnel orders otherwise. When a competitor is knocked out, no one may touch the competitor, until medical personnel enter the fenced area, examines the fallen competitor, and issue any necessary instructions regarding the competitor’s medical care and condition. (2) Double Knockout: The referee shall stop a bout of unarmed combat at any stage if the referee determines that both competitors are in such a condition that to continue might subject the competitors to serious injury. If the bout is stopped pursuant to this subsection, the decision shall be deemed to be a technical draw. (3) If a competitor has been knocked out or if a technical knockout decision has been rendered against the competitor by the referee, the competitor shall undergo a medical waiting period for the protection of the competitor’s health and safety. The duration of the medical waiting period is determined by medical personnel, but in no event may the medical waiting period be fewer than 30 days for a technical knockout, and no fewer than 60 days for a knockout. (4) A competitor may not engage in any contact training or competition for the duration of their medical waiting period. (5) When a referee has stopped a bout because the referee considers a competitor to be defenseless, the defenseless competitor shall be deemed to have been technically knocked (TKO) out for purpose of imposing a medical waiting period. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0580 When a Competitor is Deemed Down (1) If a competitor has only a single hand down and the soles of their feet touching the fighting floor then they are considered a standing fighter (not grounded). To be considered a grounded competitor EITHER both hands (palms or fists) need to be down and/or any body part(s) other than the soles of the feet are touching the fighting area floor. Any time a knee, arm, hip, buttocks, back, chest, head, leg etc. is in contact with the fighting area floor that competitor is considered grounded. (2) A competitor is considered down or grounded if both hands (palms or fists), and/or any other body part must be touching the floor. A single knee, arm, makes the fighter grounded without having to have any other body part in touch with the floor. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0610 Warnings Prior to the beginning and ending of each round, the timekeeper shall give a ten seconds warning to the referee by suitable signal. The referee shall signal the inspectors and seconds to leave the fenced area.
Page 84 of 94 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0620 Penalizing a Competitor (1) The referee may penalize any competitor who fouls an opponent during a bout, by deducting points from said competitors score, whether such foul or fouls are intentional or unintentional. However, the referee shall use discretion in determining the number of points, if any, chargeable against the competitor in each instance, depending upon the severity or harmlessness of the foul and its effect upon the opponent. The referee shall indicate on the official scorecard supplied by the authorized representative of the superintendent, the number of points taken away from a competitor in any and all rounds in which the referee may find it necessary to charge a competitor with such loss. The referee shall, at the conclusion of each round, notify the judges of the number of points to be deducted in accordance with this determination. (2) When necessary to deduct points because of fouls or other infractions of the rules, the referee may warn the offender and at the end of the round notify both competitors of any penalties which may be assessed against either contestant. (3) Points deducted for any foul or infraction of the rules shall be deducted in the round in which they occur. No competitor shall be penalized in a later round by virtue of a previous foul or infraction of the rules. (4) The referee may disqualify a competitor for persistent fouling, in which case the referee must explain the disqualification to an authorized representative of the superintendent. (5) Mouthpiece Replacement (a) Should a competitor lose a mouthpiece during a round, the bout will be stopped by the referee at the first opportunity and the mouthpiece replaced; (b) A competitor may be penalized by deduction of a point form their score for losing their mouthpiece. A deduction of points is at the discretion of the referee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0630 Scorecards and Methods of Judging (1) Judges will be provided with official scorecards. (2) All bouts shall be evaluated and scored by three judges. (3) Judges shall score each round immediately following the round using the scoring criteria. (4) 10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or less must be awarded to the loser of the round, except for an even round, which is scored (10-10). (5) No fraction of points may be given. (6) The referee shall advise the judges of a foul as soon as it occurs, and the number of points to be deducted from the fouling competitor’s total score by notation of -1 or -2 in “deductions”, and subtracted to determine the rounds Net Score. (7) At the end of each round, the referee shall pick up the scorecard from each judge and deliver the cards to the authorized representative of the superintendent assigned to maintain the master scorecard, who will total the score on the master scorecard. (8) The majority opinion is conclusive and if there is no majority, the decision is a draw. (9) The authorized representative of the superintendent shall inform the announcer of the decision and the announcer shall announce the decision. (10) Scorecards are official records and should be signed by the judge, and maintained by the Commission per retention guidelines.
Page 85 of 94 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0640 Change of Decision (1) A decision rendered at the termination of any bout is final. A decision shall not be changed unless the superintendent or the Administrator later determines that any one of the following occurred: (a) There was collusion affecting the result of any bout; (b) The compilation of the scorecard shows an error which would mean that the decision was given to the wrong competitor; (c) There was a clear violation of the laws or rules governing unarmed combat sports which affected the result of any bout. (2) If the superintendent or Administrator determines that any of the above occurred with regard to any bout, the decision rendered shall be changed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0660 Continuous Presence of Medical Personnel (1) An authorized representative of the superintendent shall assign medical personnel as defined in ORS 463.015 to unarmed combat sports events. (2) The assigned medical personnel shall sit within the secure barrier area at the fenced area at all unarmed combat sports events. (3) No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless medical personnel are in their seat. (4) Medical personnel shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises, and shall render temporary or emergency treatment for cuts and minor injuries sustained by competitors. (5) Medical personnel must remain at the venue until the competitors are cleared following the post-fight examinations and any additional medical care is provided after the event has concluded. (6) No manager or second shall attempt to render aid to an unarmed combat sports competitor during the course of a round before medical personnel has had an opportunity to examine the competitor who may have been injured. (7) Time out shall be called by a referee as the referee deems necessary or as requested by medical personnel for an examination of the competitors injuries to determine if the competitor may proceed with the round. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 14-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-140-0680 Unified MMA weight classes and allowances. (1) Professional and amateur mma weight classes. Except with the approval of the Administrator, the weight classes for competitors, bouts or exhibitions of mma are as follows:
Weight Class — Weight — Allowance Straw weight — up to and including 115 lbs — 3 lbs. Flyweight — over 115 to 125 lbs. — 3 lbs. Bantamweight — over 125 to 135 lbs. — 3 lbs. Featherweight— over 135 to 145 lbs. — 5 lbs.
Page 86 of 94 Lightweight — over 145 to 155 lbs. — 5 lbs. Super Lightweight — over 155 to 165 lbs. — 5 lbs. Welterweight — over 165 to 170 lbs. — 5 lbs. Super Welterweight — over 170 to 175 lbs. — 7 lbs. Middleweight — over 175 to 185 lbs. — 7 lbs. Super Middleweight — over 185 to 195 lbs. — 7 lbs. Light Heavyweight — over 195 to 205 lbs. — 7 lbs. Cruiserweight — over 205 to 225 lbs. — 7 lbs. Heavyweight — over225 to 265 lbs. — 7 lbs. Super Heavyweight — over 265 lbs.
(2) No bout shall be scheduled, and no competitor shall participate in an mma bout where the weight difference exceeds the allowance shown in the schedule, without approval of the Administrator. In the event competitors are in different weight classes, the weight difference allowance shall be that of the lower class. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2019, adopt filed 08/23/2019, effective 08/23/2019
DIVISION 150 AMATEUR ATHLETIC ORGANIZATIONS
230-150-0010 Purpose The purpose of this section is to establish a process by which a person may be recognized and approved as an Amateur Athletic Organization (AAO) to supervise and oversee the conduct of authorized amateur unarmed combat sports in the state of Oregon. No person shall sanction or hold an event or otherwise oversee or conduct an unarmed combat sports event without authorization to do so by the superintendent. This chapter applies to all unarmed combat sports as defined in ORS 463. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0020 Amateur Boxing (1) The Commission will recognize an amateur boxing event only if it is registered and sanctioned by USA Boxing as an amateur boxing event. (2) An amateur boxer may not take part in an amateur boxing event unless he or she is registered with USA Boxing. (3) An amateur boxer is required to take an annual physical examination. Such a physical examination must include an evaluation of the amateur boxer’s physical and mental fitness to engage in boxing competiton. In addition, the amateur boxer must be examined before each event in which the competitor is scheduled to compete by a physician who is certified by USA Boxing. (4) USA Boxing shall maintain a permanent record of all cards showing registrations of amateur boxers by USA Boxing. (5) USA Boxing shall, prepare an official list of competent boxing officials to serve as officials at amateur boxing events. Such officials must be registered with and approved by USA Boxing. (6) A notice of a program of amateur boxing event must be filed in the office of the Commission at least 5 days before the date of the program with verification that the event is registered with USA Boxing. (7) The Commission will recognize an amateur event of unarmed combat sports that is not amateur boxing only if the amateur event is promoted by the holder of a promoter’s license, and the bout is approved and sanctioned as an amateur
Page 87 of 94 event by an organization recognized by the Commission for that purpose. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113, OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 28-2018, adopt filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018; SAC 17-2018, temporary adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 through 07/07/2018
230-150-0030 Application for Approval (1) A person that seeks to supervise and oversee the conduct of amateur unarmed combat sports as an AAO must first obtain official approval from the superintendent. To obtain approval the applicant must submit information pertaining to: (a) The organization; (b) Principal owner; (c) Substantial owners; (d) Key persons. (2) The following information is required for each person above: (a) Completed AAO application on a form supplied by the superintendent; (b) Verification of non-profit 501(c)3 status; (c) Clear photocopies or electronic images of current government issued identification cards that contain a photograph to affirm identity and minimum age (21); (d) One (1) digital photograph (head and shoulders only, without a hat and in a natural pose); (e) Required application fee under this rule; (f) Information necessary to conduct a criminal history background check; (g) Additional information requested by the Administrator as needed to determine the applicant’s suitability to act as an AAO; (h) Complete disclosure of criminal history and pending cases. (3) The following are prohibited from obtaining approval as an AAO: (a) An unarmed combat sports promoter licensed in any state, country or tribal nation; (b) An employee or agent of an unarmed combat sports promoter licensed in a state, country or tribal nation. (4) Falsification, omission or misrepresentation of a material fact in any portion of an application for approval shall result in the application being denied, and if the application has been previously granted, the approval may be temporarily suspended by the superintendent or the Administrator. (5) Approved Amateur Athletic Organization’s will be reviewed on an annual basis for compliance, or more frequently if required. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0040 Rule Requirements (1) In addition to the other items required under this rule, an applicant for approval as an AAO must submit its proposed rules and regulations for providing oversight of an event. (2) The proposed rules and regulations must include the following: (a) The fees to be charged by the AAO for providing supervision at an event; (b) Identification of the types of actions that will be considered a foul during an amateur unarmed combat sports bout; (c) The weight classes of amateur unarmed combat sports; (d) Information regarding the: (A) Maximum weight differentials between opponents in different weight classes; and
Page 88 of 94 (B) Official weigh in requirements for amateur unarmed combat sports competitors. (e) A requirement that professional unarmed combat sports competitors do not participate in amateur unarmed combat sports bouts; (f) A requirement that amateur MMA bouts are three (3) rounds of not more than three (3) minutes duration per round. Title bouts may be five (5) rounds of not more than three (3) minutes duration per round; (g) A requirement that substances other than adhesive tape and soft gauze cloth are not permitted for hand wraps; (h) A requirement that gloves being placed on the hands of amateur unarmed combat sports competitors must be witnessed by: (A) A representative of the AAO; or (B) A referee; (i) A requirement that the gloves meet the requirements set forth in rule for each type of unarmed combat sport; (j) A process for approving bouts to ensure safe and fair competition; (k) A requirement that an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor may only consume water during a bout; (l) A requirement that amateur unarmed combat sports competitor are given a mandatory rest period between competing in each unarmed combat bout, which shall be not less than seven (7) days, starting with the first full calendar day after the previous bout; (m) A requirement that medical personnel give mandatory minimum suspensions for knockouts of 60 days and technical knockouts of 30 days; (n) The proposed scoring system to be used by judges of an amateur unarmed combat sports bout are consistent with the Unified Amateur Rules when applicable; (o) A requirement that an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor in an event has obtained a national id card, when applicable, from a state, country, or tribal nation recognized by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports unless otherwise approved by the Administrator; (p) A requirement that no amateur mixed martial arts competitor participating in an event is less than eighteen (18) years of age; (q) A requirement that no amateur unarmed combat sports competitor is permitted to participate in an event while under medical suspension in the website registries operated by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports; (r) A requirement that the AAO will uphold administrative suspensions issued by other approved sanctioning bodies in Oregon; (s) The information necessary for the superintendent or authorized representative of the superintendent to determine that the AAO is suitable to ensure the integrity of amateur unarmed combat sports. (3) In determining the sufficiency of an applicant’s proposed rules and regulations, paramount consideration will be given to whether the rules and regulations are likely to adequately ensure the: (a) Integrity of the amateur unarmed combat sports; and (b) Safety of the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors. (4) An unarmed combat sports organization must submit amendments of the rules and regulations to the Administrator for approval immediately upon amendment. (5) Failure of an AAO to enforce the rules and regulations submitted to and approved by the Administrator may result in disciplinary action against the AAO under ORS 463 and this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0050 Reporting Requirements (1) A promotion who wishes to promote an event must provide to the Commission the following information not less
Page 89 of 94 than thirty (30) days before the proposed event: (a) The date and starting time of the event; (b) The name of the venue, including the address where the event will take place; (c) The name of the approved AAO that will be providing regulatory oversight of the event. (2) The AAO must submit to the Administrator one (1) business day after the event for entry into the website registry certified or operated by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports: (a) Official results for unarmed combat sports bouts; and (b) Recommended medical and administrative suspensions of an unarmed combat sports competitor. (3) For an event at which an AAO is responsible for providing on-site regulation, the sanctioning body must file with the Administrator a completed event report form within five (5) business days of the conclusion of the event. (4) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing events sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0060 Policies, Rules and Procedures (1) An applicant for approval as an AAO must provide its policies and procedures used to ensure the enforcement of administrative rules when providing supervision of an event. These include: (a)The criteria for assigning officials at an event; (b) Information concerning training programs or certifications the applicant requires of officials it assigns to an event; (c) A procedure for approving or denying bouts; (d) A procedure for ensuring the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors have the required medical documents required under this rule; (e) A procedure to ensure that hand wraps and gloves have been approved by the AAO before an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participates in a bout. (2) A procedure regarding the determination of the: (a) Medical suspension issued by medical personnel assigned to an event sanctioned by an AAO against an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor; (b) Administrative suspensions that an AAO may issue against an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor. (3) Any procedures for the administration of drug testing (if applicable). (4) An AAO applicant may be denied approval if the policies, rules and procedures submitted under this rule are insufficient to ensure the safety of amateur unarmed combat sports competitors or the integrity of amateur unarmed combat sports. (5) In determining the sufficiency of an applicant’s policies, rules and procedures paramount consideration will be given to whether the policies, rules and procedures are likely to adequately ensure the: (a) Safety of the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors; (b) Integrity of amateur unarmed combat sports competition. (6) An amateur athletic organization must submit amendments of the policies, rules and procedures to the Administrator for approval immediately upon amendment. (7) Failure of an AAO to follow the policies, rules and procedures submitted to and approved by the Administrator may result in disciplinary action against the AAO under ORS 463 and this rule. (8) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing events sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
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Page 90 of 94 Medical Requirements (1) An amateur unarmed combat sports competitor is not permitted to participate without the following unless otherwise approved by the Administrator: (a) Laboratory results must have been drawn within six (6) months of the date of scheduled competition. (A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 4th Generation or ½ serum AB, EIA with confirmation. (B) Hepatitis B (HBsAg) (C) Hepatitis C antibody (b) Comprehensive physical examination within one year of scheduled competition from licensed medical personnel, affirming that the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor: (A) Has undergone a thorough medical examination; and (B) Is physically fit and qualified to participate in amateur unarmed combat sports; (C) Pre-bout physicals required under section 10 of the rule do not satisfy this requirement. (c) Annual Eye Exam by optometrist or ophthalmologist; (d) For female amateur unarmed combat sports competitors: (A) Clinical laboratory results from a serum or urine pregnancy test administered not more than fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled event, affirming the negative test results for pregnancy; or (B) A negative over-the-counter pregnancy test taken by the competitor, and verified by the AAO assigned physician on- site at the event; or (C) A female competitor may choose not to take a pregnancy test, and instead sign a release form to receive certification to compete in the event. (D) A female competitor who tests positive for pregnancy may not participate in an unarmed combat sports event. (E) A female competitor who fails to submit pregnancy test results or signed release consistent with the requirements of this rule may not participate in an unarmed combat sports event. (2) It is the responsibility of the AAO of an event to ensure that no amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participates in an event without the information required in subsection (1). (3) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0080 Event Medical Personnel (1) There must be present at an event a minimum of one (1) event medical personnel: (a) Selected by the AAO; (b) Approved by the AAO; and (c) Medical personnel must meet the criteria for medical personnel in Oregon as defined in ORS 463. (2) The AAO, at its discretion, may require the promoter to provide additional medical personnel for the event. (3) Medical Personnel must be present directly outside the ring or fenced area to provide immediate emergency medical care while a bout is in progress. (4) Event medical personnel must: (a) Immediately after the conclusion of a bout, examine the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor; and (b) Assign medical suspensions for the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors that the medical personnel determine appropriate in accordance with minimum suspension guidelines and at their discretion to best protect the health and safety of the competitor. (5) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235
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230-150-0090 Pre-Bout Physical Examination (1) When scheduled to participate in an amateur unarmed combat sports bout, an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor must be examined by the event medical personnel within 24 hours of the scheduled event start. (2) If event medical personnel so finds, he or she must certify, in writing, over his or her signature, that the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor is in good condition to participate in the event. The event medical personnel’s certification of physical fitness to participate must be delivered to the AAO representative before the event. (3) An amateur unarmed combat sports competitor who fails to obtain the event medical personnel’s certification of physical fitness required under this section shall not be permitted to participate in an amateur unarmed combat sports bout. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0100 Staffed Ambulance Presence (1) The following must be present on-site while a bout is in progress, unless approved by the Administrator: (a) A minimum of one (1) advanced life support ambulance, fully equipped in accordance with ORS 463; (b) Ambulance staff, minimum of two (2), one (1) being a certified paramedic, able to provide advanced life support patient care; (c) The ambulance staff must be present directly outside the fenced area with the equipment required to provide immediate emergency medical care while a bout is in progress. (2) This rule does not apploy to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0110 Insurance Coverage (1) The promoter of an event must obtain: (a) Short term medical benefit coverage for each amateur competitor participating in a bout in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), which shall provide for medical, surgical and hospital care for injuries sustained by the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor while participating in the bout; (b) Accidental death benefit coverage for the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participating in a bout in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), which shall be paid to the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor’s estate in the event of the amateur unarmed combat sports competitors death resulting from participation in the bout; (c) Deductibles for the required medical and accidental death benefit coverage must be paid by the promoter; (2) The promoter must submit proof to the AAO, by the deadline established by the AAO, that the required medical and accidental death benefit coverage required under this section has been obtained for each amateur unarmed combat sports competitor participating in a bout. (3) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0120
Page 92 of 94 On-Site Supervision (1) A principle owner, substantial owner or key person from the AAO must be present to provide on-site supervision of an event being supervised by the AAO. (2) The AAO is responsible for providing the supervision of an event and the AAO must: (a) Ensure the provisions of ORS 463 and this division are enforced; and (b) Immediately advise an authorized representative of the superintendent in the event the AAO or a promoter violates a provision of ORS or this article. (3) An authorized representative of the superintendent must be admitted free of charge, upon presentation of credentials, to an AAO supervised event. (4) Ring or fenced area apron seats must be provided for authorized representatives of the superintendent who have been appointed to observe the event. (5) Failure of the AAO or promoter to comply with the provisions of ORS 463 and this division may result in the following: (a) Cancellation of the amateur unarmed combat sports event. (b) Disciplinary action pursuant to OAR Division 110. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0130 Grounds for Denial or Disciplinary Action The grounds for denial or disciplinary action against an AAO are: (1) A violation of ORS 463 or OAR 230; (2) A failure to satisfy, comply for fully cooperate with a Commission review, request for information, inquiry or inspection; (3) For supervising any event involving activity beyond the scope of the approval issued by the superintendent; (4) A material misstatement or omission within the application for approval or review; (5) A failure to exhibit or maintain appropriate financial, medical, organizational and operational capacity and controls at bouts, contests, matches or exhibitions; (6) A failure of the Amateur Athletic Organization to maintain a satisfactory record of integrity and safety; (7) A failure to require or enforce all generally accepted rules applicable to the unarmed combat sport sanctioned; (8) Engaging in fraud or fraudulent practices, or for dishonest or misleading advertising, availing the entity’s license to another, or for demonstrated untrustworthiness or incompetency in relation to events involving unarmed combat sports; and (9) Engaging in any activity which is detrimental to the health, safety and well- being of an unarmed combat sports competitor, or which is detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
230-150-0140 Testing for Prohibited Drugs (1) An amateur unarmed combat sports competitor is not permitted to participate in a bout if the amateur unarmed combat sports competitor has a prohibited drug in his or her: (a) Possession; (b) Control; or (c) System. (2) The AAO may order an amateur unarmed combat sports competitor scheduled to participate in a bout to submit to a
Page 93 of 94 test for the detection of prohibited drugs. (3) An amateur unarmed combat sports competitor may not refuse to submit to a test ordered by the AAO. An amateur unarmed combat sports competitor will be found to have failed the test if he or she refuses to submit to the testing procedures under this section and required by the AAO. (4) This rule does not apply to amateur boxing sanctioned by USA Boxing. Statutory/Other Authority: OL2017 CH235 Statutes/Other Implemented: OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 15-2018, adopt filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
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