Section 29-143j-39a - Physicians(a) Chief Physician (1) The physician shall be licensed for at least two years to practice medicine in this state.(2) The physician shall conduct a physical examination of a contestant prior to the department issuing a license to such contestant.(3) The physician shall review a contestant's complete medical history prior to the department issuing a license to such contestant.(4) The physician shall order any additional clinical testing that may be required.(5) The physician shall review the results of any such additional testing.(6) The physician shall be available to travel within the state as needed to attend contests in order to perform the physical examinations and review.(7) The physician whose services are used pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-143t of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be paid as provided by said subsection.(b) Physician alongside the combat area (1) The physician shall be licensed to practice medicine in this state for at least two years.(2) The physician may conduct any examination required by subsection (a) of section 29-143t of the Connecticut General Statutes.(3) The physician may examine the contestant during any intermission between rounds in order to determine the extent of any injury.(4) The physician may approach or enter the combat area during the progress of a bout in order to determine the extent of any injury when directed by and time-out has been called by the referee.(5) The physician may consult with the referee in order to stop any bout to prevent serious physical injury and ensure the health and safety of either contestant.(6) In the event of any injury or after the conclusion of any bout, the physician shall: (A) Render any emergency treatment necessary;(B) Recommend further treatment or hospitalization if required; and(C) Report the matter to the commissioner or such commissioner's authorized representative no later than twenty-four hours after the contest or exhibition.(7) The physician may also require that an injured contestant and such contestant's manager remain in the combat area or on the premises after the contest or exhibition for such period of time as the physician deems advisable.(8) The physician whose services are used pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-143t of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall be paid as provided by said subsection.(9) The physician shall work under the direction of the commissioner or such commissioner's authorized representative. The commissioner or such commissioner's representative shall assign at least two licensed physicians to be present during each contest or exhibition. The purpose of having two physicians present is to allow one physician to remain alongside the combat area at all times while the second physician is attending to an injured contestant.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-143j-39a
Effective November 6, 2015