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; (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