Or. Admin. Code § 230-020-0410

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 230-020-0410 - Time Between Bouts

(1) Unless prior written approval is obtained from the Director, a boxer who has competed anywhere must observe a rest period between bouts as specified in this rule before boxing in this state:

(a) Participation in a bout of one or two rounds, rest period of at least seven days;

(b) Participation in a bout of three 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) Unless prior written approval is obtained from the Director, a mixed martial arts competitor who has competed anywhere must observe a rest period of at least seven days before competing in this state.

(3) The ringside physician, notwithstanding the mandatory rest periods prescribed in this rule, may recommend a longer rest period if, in the medical opinion of the ringside physician, a contestant has fought a hard contest and a longer rest period is necessary. The ringside physician must make a recommendation under this section in writing and file it with the Director.

(4) If a boxer or mixed martial arts competitor exhibits any neurological symptoms as a result of a blow during any contest, the ringside physician may order neurological testing and consultation before that boxer or mixed martial arts competitor is allowed to spar or compete in any further contest.

(5) If a boxer or mixed martial arts competitor disagrees with any medical disqualification, the boxer or the mixed martial arts competitor or his or her manager may request a hearing 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 disqualification. Said hearing shall be provided within 30 days after the Director receives a written request.

Or. Admin. Code § 230-020-0410

BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88; BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0170; BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95; SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08

Stat. Auth.: ORS 463.113

Stats. Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.047 & 463.113