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RI Gen L § 41-5-11.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-11.2 - Health insurance.

§ 41-5-11.2. Health insurance.All contestants in a boxing or sparring match shall carry such health insurance as the division of gaming and athletics licensing shall prescribe, and shall furnish satisfactory proof of insurance to the division prior to participating in any boxing or sparring match.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 94, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 150, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-12 - Duration of matches - Gloves - Maximum participation by contestant.

§ 41-5-12. Duration of matches — Gloves — Maximum participation by contestant.Boxing or sparring matches or exhibitions shall not exceed twelve (12) rounds in length, and no round shall exceed three (3) minutes. The contestants shall wear, during the contest, gloves weighing ten (10) ounces for contestants one hundred fifty-four pounds (154 lbs.) or greater and eight-ounce (8) gloves for contestants less than one hundred fifty-four pounds (154 lbs.). The gloves shall be of the webbed thumb variety. No contestant shall participate in more than twelve (12) rounds during any period of twenty-four (24) hours. A rest period of at least sixty (60) seconds shall separate each round. In the event that a boxer's mouthpiece or other protective gear is damaged, there may be an interruption of the round when there is a lull in the action as determined by the referee. Protective headgear shall not be required; provided, however, that upon written application filed by both participating boxers not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to a match or exhibition, the division of gaming and athletics licensing may review the match or exhibition to be performed and may waive such provisions of this section as the division deems appropriate for the particular event to be performed. The application shall be subscribed to before a notary public or two (2) witnesses who shall affix their respective signatures and addresses thereto under the pain and penalty of perjury.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 10; P.L. 1939, ch. 711, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-12; P.L. 1984, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 4, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 150, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 388, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 439, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5-12.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-12.1 - Number of corner persons.

§ 41-5-12.1. Number of corner persons.In any boxing or sparring match there shall be not more than three (3) corner persons for each contestant.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 94, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 388, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 439, § 1.
RI Gen L § 41-5-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-13 - Minimum age of contestants.

§ 41-5-13. Minimum age of contestants.No contestant under eighteen (18) years of age shall be permitted to engage in any boxing or sparring match or exhibition.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 10; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-13; P.L. 1987, ch. 94, § 1.
RI Gen L § 41-5-13.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-13.1 - Physical knockouts.

§ 41-5-13.1. Physical knockouts.(a) Any boxer suffering a physical knockout during a boxing or sparring match or exhibition licensed under § 41-5-1 shall, at the request of his or her manager or the division of gaming and athletics licensing, undergo a magnetic resonant imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) test scan within twenty-four (24) hours of the request. Failure to comply with the request within the prescribed time shall cause the boxer's license under § 41-5-7 to be revoked by operation of law and shall render the boxer permanently ineligible for future licensing under § 41-5-7.(b) The license under § 41-5-7 of any boxer suffering five (5) physical knockouts in any twelve-month (12) period shall be revoked by operation of law and the boxer shall be permanently ineligible for future licensing under § 41-5-7.(c) Every boxer suffering a physical knockout, at the discretion of the division of gaming and athletics licensing, shall be ineligible to perform in a boxing or sparring match or exhibition licensed under § 41-5-1 until sixty (60) days have elapsed following the date of the knockout. The license under § 41-5-7 of every boxer shall be revoked by operation of law whenever he or she suffers a physical knockout.(d) Every boxer suffering a physical knockout during a boxing or sparring match or exhibition licensed under § 41-5-1 shall submit to an examination by the physician in attendance immediately following his or her removal from the ring and shall, within two (2) hours of the knockout, submit to a complete examination at a local hospital named by the physician in attendance.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 399, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 198, § 30; P.L. 2007, ch. 388, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 439, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5-13.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-13.2 - Facial lacerations.

§ 41-5-13.2. Facial lacerations.The license under § 41-5-7 of any boxer who suffers a laceration over or about an eye or nose during a boxing or sparring match licensed under § 41-5-1 shall be revoked by operation of law, and the boxer shall not be eligible for future licensing under § 41-5-7 until a duly licensed physician certifies that the laceration is properly healed and not a cause to withhold licensing under § 41-5-7.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 399, § 2.
RI Gen L § 41-5-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-14 - Interest in contestant by promoter prohibited - Forfeiture of contestant's purse.

§ 41-5-14. Interest in contestant by promoter prohibited — Forfeiture of contestant's purse.No licensee under this chapter shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest in a boxer competing on premises owned or leased by the licensee, or in which the licensee is otherwise interested. No contestant in a match or exhibition shall be paid for services before the services are rendered, and, should it be determined by the judges and referee that a contestant did not give an honest exhibition of his or her skill, his or her services shall not be remunerated.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 14; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-14; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 148.
RI Gen L § 41-5-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-15 - Tax on admissions - Accounting and payment - State inspector.

§ 41-5-15. Tax on admissions — Accounting and payment — State inspector.(a) Every licensee holding or conducting any professional boxing or sparring match or exhibition shall, after its conclusion, pay to the general treasurer for the use of the state a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the total gross receipts from the sale of tickets and from admission fees; provided, however, that every licensee holding or conducting any amateur boxing or sparring match or exhibition shall, at its conclusion, pay to the general treasurer a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the gross receipts up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five percent (5%) of the balance of the gross receipts; provided, further, however, that if the match or exhibition is conducted as an incidental feature in an event or entertainment of a different character, the portion of the total receipts shall be paid to the state as the division of gaming and athletics licensing may determine or as may be fixed by rule adopted under § 41-5-22. Within seventy-two (72) hours after the conclusion of the match or exhibition, the licensee shall furnish to the division a report, sworn under oath upon the pains and penalties of perjury, showing the exact number of tickets sold and admission fees collected for the contest, and the gross receipts thereof, and such other data as the division may require. All fees for licenses and other income of the division shall be turned over to the general treasurer for the use of the state. No licensee shall distribute more than fifty (50) complimentary tickets in any one event.(b) For each match or exhibition, the division, through its inspector and upon the conclusion of the collection of admission fees for the match or exhibition, may examine the box-office admission figures, the admission statements maintained by, or on behalf of, the licensee, and such other data as the division may direct. Forthwith upon the conclusion of the match or exhibition, the licensee shall tender to the state inspector the sums mentioned in this section. Written acceptance of the tender shall be signed by the inspector and counter signed by the licensee or an agent of the licensee.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 12; P.L. 1945, ch. 1541, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-15; P.L. 1984, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-16 - Overcrowding of buildings - Ventilation and safety requirements.

§ 41-5-16. Overcrowding of buildings — Ventilation and safety requirements.It shall be unlawful for any licensee under this chapter to sell, or cause to be sold or issued, more tickets or invitations purporting to admit to any match or exhibition, or otherwise to admit to any match or exhibition, more persons than are admissible according to the authorized capacity of the building, or part thereof actually used therefor. All buildings or structures used, or intended to be used, for the purpose of this chapter shall be properly ventilated and provided with fire escapes, if there need be, and in all manner conform to the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to buildings of the city or town where situated. The provisions of this section shall also apply to buildings, portions of which are used for the purpose set forth in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-16; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 148.
RI Gen L § 41-5-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-17 - Suspension or revocation of license.

§ 41-5-17. Suspension or revocation of license.Any license granted under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the division of gaming and athletics licensing for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any other law of the state or of any rule or regulation adopted by the division or whenever the licensee has, in the judgment of the division, been guilty of any act or offense detrimental to the public interest.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 13; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 14; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-17; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 148; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-18 - Betting prohibited.

§ 41-5-18. Betting prohibited.Whoever bets or wagers or sells pools on any boxing or sparring match or exhibition shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100), or by imprisonment for not less than three (3) months, or by both a fine and imprisonment.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 15; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 16; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-18.
RI Gen L § 41-5-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-19 - Witnesses and evidence before division.

§ 41-5-19. Witnesses and evidence before division.The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall have power to administer oaths; summon and examine witnesses; and order the production and examination of books, accounts, papers, and records of any club or organization conducting a boxing or sparring match or exhibition.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 16; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 17; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-19; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-20 - Injunction and abatement of unauthorized matches.

§ 41-5-20. Injunction and abatement of unauthorized matches.The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity upon any information filed by the division of gaming and athletics licensing, the attorney general of the state, the police authorities of the city or town in which the boxing or sparring match or exhibition is held, or is announced to be held, or of any five (5) legal voters of the state, stating that a certain building, tenement, or place is used for boxing or sparring matches or exhibitions by an individual, group, partnership, club, corporation, or association that is not licensed under this chapter, or contrary to the terms of this chapter; or that a boxing or sparring match or exhibition is being advertised or announced, or has been advertised, or announced to take place in a certain building or place, or that a certain individual, club, corporation, or association is selling, exchanging, or giving away tickets, tokens, or symbols purporting to entitle the holder to the right or privilege of attending a certain boxing or sparring match or exhibition that is not licensed by the division and is contrary to this chapter, to enjoin and abate the unauthorized match as a common nuisance.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 17; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 18; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-20; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5-20.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-20.1 - Refunds required upon license revocation.

§ 41-5-20.1. Refunds required upon license revocation.In the event that a boxing or sparring match or exhibition is not conducted by reason of the revocation of the license issued under § 41-5-1 for the match or exhibition, all persons who paid an admission fee for the match or exhibition are entitled to an immediate refund of the admission fee.History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 399, § 2.
RI Gen L § 41-5-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-21 - Application of chapter to wrestling matches.

§ 41-5-21. Application of chapter to wrestling matches.(a) The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall have and exercise the same authority, supervision, and control over wrestling and exhibitions as is conferred upon the division by this chapter over boxing and sparring matches and exhibitions, and the provisions of this chapter, except those of § 41-5-12, shall apply in all respects to wrestling matches and exhibitions to the same extent, and with the same force and effect, as they apply to boxing and sparring matches.(b) Whenever in this chapter, except in § 41-5-12, the words "boxing or sparring match or exhibition," or the plural form thereof, are used, they shall be construed to include the words "wrestling match or exhibition," or the plural form thereof, and the word "boxer" shall be construed to include "wrestler," unless the context otherwise requires, and any person holding, conducting, or participating in a wrestling match or exhibition shall be subject to the same duties, liabilities, licensing requirements, penalties, and fees as are imposed by this chapter upon any person holding, conducting, or participating in a boxing or sparring match or exhibition.(c) For the purpose of this chapter, a "professional wrestler" is defined as one who competes for a money prize, or teaches or pursues or assists in the practice of wrestling, as a means of obtaining a livelihood or pecuniary gain.(d) The division of gaming and athletics licensing may waive the provisions of this chapter within its discretion in the case of wrestling as a form of pre-determined entertainment.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 19; P.L. 1927, ch. 963, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 20; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-21; 1984, ch. 399, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 388, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 439, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 21; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-22 - Rules and regulations.

§ 41-5-22. Rules and regulations.The department of business regulation may make rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this chapter as it may deem necessary. Provided, further, notwithstanding any provision of the general or public laws to the contrary, the department of business regulation shall have the power to adopt by rule or regulation, in whole or in part, any standards, rules, regulations, handbooks, or other standards and procedures governing boxing as approved by the Association of Boxing Commissions. The rules and regulations may also provide for, and regulate the granting of, a special permit for exhibitions where no decision is to be rendered and where a skilled boxer or boxers merely demonstrate the science of boxing.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 19; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-22; P.L. 2014, ch. 159, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 196, § 1.
RI Gen L § 41-5-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-23 - Annual report to general assembly.

§ 41-5-23. Annual report to general assembly.The division of gaming and athletics licensing shall make an annual report to the general assembly on or before the first Wednesday in February, together with any recommendations for legislation, that it may deem desirable.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, § 18; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 19; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-23; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 9.
RI Gen L § 41-5-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5 - Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5-24 - Appropriations and disbursements.

§ 41-5-24. Appropriations and disbursements.The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sum as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and to compensate members and employees; the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the sum so appropriated, or so much thereof as may be necessary upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the division of gaming and athletics licensing.History of Section.P.L. 1926, ch. 772, §§ 2, 19; P.L. 1927, ch. 963, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 16, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 65; impl. am. P.L. 1946, ch. 1746, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 41-5-24; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 5.
RI Gen L § 41-5.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5.1 - Commission on Professional Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5.1-1 - Composition of commission - Expenses.

§ 41-5.1-1. Composition of commission — Expenses.There shall be a commission on professional boxing and wrestling, consisting of five (5) qualified electors, three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house, not more than two (2) from the same political party; one by the president of the senate; and one by the governor. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be allowed their travel and necessary expenses in accordance with the rates from time to time established by the legislative department in its rules and regulations and may expend such sums of money as may be appropriated from time to time by the general assembly.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 399, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-118-1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 92; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 22.
RI Gen L § 41-5.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5.1 - Commission on Professional Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5.1-2 - Duties of commission.

§ 41-5.1-2. Duties of commission.It shall be the duty of the commission on boxing and wrestling to study professional boxing and wrestling and make recommendations for the regulation thereof to the division of gaming and athletics licensing.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 399, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-118-2; P.L. 2015, ch. 141, art. 20, § 22.
RI Gen L § 41-5.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics|Chapter 41-5.1 - Commission on Professional Boxing and Wrestling|Section 41-5.1-3 - [Repealed.]

§ 41-5.1-3. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 399, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 42-118-3; Repealed by P.L. 2015, ch. 82, § 17, effective June 17, 2015; P.L. 2015, ch. 105, § 17, effective June 19, 2015.