N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.11.17

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 22, November 19, 2024

Section 15.6.11.17 - MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF A WRESTLER

A.Conducted by physician designate: Before any wrestler may enter the ring, a physician designated by the commission shall examine all wrestlers, referees, and any other licensed person entering the ring and engaging in a professional exhibition.

B.Medical examination schedule: All wrestlers, referees, and any other person who will enter the ring, must present themselves for such examination within one calendar day prior to the commencement of the exhibition.

C.Disclosure required: No wrestler shall conceal any known illness or disability from the examining physician.

D.Drug testing of wrestlers: The commission has the right to drug test any wrestler at any given time.

(1) The drug test can consist of the following: cocaine, marijuana, etc.

(2) If the wrestler tests positive, his license will be withheld or suspended, and he is prohibited from wrestling in New Mexico until he appears before the commission and proves that he is drug-free.

E.Wrestler prohibited from wrestling: The examining physician shall not permit any wrestler to enter the ring who is suffering from any illness or disability that in any way interferes with or prevents the wrestler from giving a full, complete, and satisfactory exhibition of his ability and skill; or endangers his health or the health of his opponent.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.11.17

15.6.11.17 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 02, January 30, 2024, eff. 1/30/2024