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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.70 - Matchmakers

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a) The duties of
				the matchmaker shall include arranging the bouts and matching the contestants
				based on weight and experience.
b)
				All bouts shall be approved by the Division. The Division may prohibit any bout
				deemed to be a mismatch based on the record, experience, skill and condition of
				the contestants as known or represented to the Division at or before the bout
				or that could expose one or both contestants to serious injury. Any contestant
				who has lost his or her last 6 bouts, regardless of type of loss, shall not
				compete in a bout without prior review and approval of the Division.
c) No matchmaker in a specific contest shall
				act in the capacity of a manager or second for that specific contest either
				directly or indirectly.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.80 - Seconds

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a) A minimum of 2
				seconds per contestant is required. If requested, a maximum of 5 seconds per
				contestant may be allowed at the discretion of the Division. One second shall
				announce to the referee at the start of the bout that he or she is the chief
				second.
1) For boxing contests: Only one
				second shall be inside the fighting area between rounds; the other 2 seconds
				may be on the ring platform outside the fighting area.
2) For full-contact martial arts contests:
				When the fighting area is enclosed by a cage or similar barrier, up to 2
				seconds may be inside the fighting area between rounds. When the fighting area
				is enclosed by ropes, only one second shall be inside the fighting area between
				rounds.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.90 - Timekeepers

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a) There shall be a
				timekeeper, licensed by the Division, responsible for keeping track of time
				during a contest.
b) Timekeepers
				shall be equipped with a whistle, a knockdown watch, a 3- or
5-minute stopwatch, as appropriate, and a back-up gong or
				  other audible device that has been approved by the Division.
c) Timekeepers must adhere to the following:
1) The timekeeper shall be impartial. A
				timekeeper who signals interested parties at any time during bouts shall be
				subject to discipline.
2) When
				there are 10 seconds remaining in the rest period between rounds, the
				timekeeper shall sound a whistle, buzzer or other audible device approved by
				the Division for such purpose to warn the referee, contestants and seconds of
				the beginning of the next round.
3)
				The timekeeper shall indicate the commencing and conclusion of each round by
				sounding the gong, bell or other audible device approved by the Division for
				such purpose. The timekeeper shall also indicate by pounding the fighting area
				when there are 10 seconds remaining in the round to warn the referee of the end
				of the round.
4) It is the duty of
				the timekeeper to keep accurate time of all bouts. The timekeeper shall keep an
				exact record of time taken out at the request of a referee for an examination
				of a contestant by the physician, or the replacement of a glove or adjustment
				of any equipment during a round and the timekeeper shall report the exact time
				of a bout being stopped.
5) When
				applicable, the timekeeper shall be responsible for the knockdown count. The
				timekeeper shall begin counting each second during the knock-down count. If the
				knockdown occurs within 10 seconds prior to the end of the round, the
				timekeeper shall not ring the bell, or other audible device approved by the
				Division for such purpose, until the referee indicates the contestant is ready
				to continue.
6) There shall be no
				discussion of any kind among officials with regard to the decision or program.
				The officials shall not discuss previous bouts while the program is in
				progress.
7) The timekeeper
				selected for each bout shall be at the sole discretion of the Division and that
				determination shall be final.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.100 - Referees

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a) The referee is
				charged with the enforcement of provisions of the Act and this Part that apply
				to the conduct of contests and the conduct of the contestants and contestant's
				seconds while in the fighting area. The referee shall be the chief official and
				sole arbiter during all bouts.
b) A
				referee shall be licensed by the Division and shall be selected and assigned to
				contests by the Division.
c) A
				referee shall not show partiality to any contestant at any time.
d) A referee shall adhere to the following:
1) When a referee has cause to suspect a
				violation of the Act or this Part, he or she shall file a report with the
				Division describing the event.
2) A
				referee must report for duty at least one hour before the scheduled starting
				time of the contest.
3) A referee
				must first report to Division representatives, then to the physician for
				examination, and shall avoid conversation except with Division
				officials.
4) Before starting each
				bout, the referee shall:
A) Check with each
				judge and timekeeper to determine if each is ready;
B) Ascertain the name of the chief second in
				each corner; and
C) Verify that the
				physician is present.
5)
				At the beginning of the contest, the referee shall call contestants to the
				center of the ring. Contestants may be accompanied by their chief second
				only.
6) It is mandatory for the
				referee to wear disposable rubber, plastic or latex gloves when refereeing a
				bout.
7) The referee shall remain
				in the fighting area for the entire duration of the bout.
8) The referee shall ensure that the
				contestant stays in his or her corner between rounds.
9) The referee shall hold the chief second
				responsible for all conduct in his or her corner.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.110 - Physicians and EMTs

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a)
				Physicians
1) The Division shall appoint at
				least one physician for all contests. Additional physicians shall be appointed
				as determined by the Division. The physician selected for each contest shall be
				at the sole discretion of the Division and that determination shall be final.
				The promoter is responsible for all compensation for the physician. The
				Division shall set the amount of compensation to be provided to the
				physician.
2) A physician shall
				perform all physical examinations.
3) The physician shall sit immediately
				adjacent to the fighting area at every contest with immediate access to the
				ring or cage. A contest may not proceed unless the physician is in his or her
				seat. The physician shall not leave the venue until after all contestants have
				left. If called upon, the physician shall be ready to advise the
				referee.
4) The physician may enter
				the fighting area between rounds on his or her own judgment and shall inform
				the referee about his or her opinion in relation to the physical condition of
				either contestant.
5) The physician
				shall coordinate with the EMTs to ensure that the appropriate drugs and medical
				supplies are available in the event of injury to a contestant.
6) The physician shall report in writing to
				the Division all injuries received by a contestant immediately following the
				contest. The physician shall also report on the fitness of the injured
				contestants to engage in further competition and determine any medical
				suspensions.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.120 - Access to Venue

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The promoter of a contest and officials of the venue shall
				  permit the following persons full access to the site of the contest and the
				  dressing rooms:
a) Any Division
				employee authorized by the Division;
b) Any authorized firefighters, police
				officers, security officers and any other authorized individuals assigned to
				work the event by the Division; and
c) Any referee, judge, timekeeper, physician
				and medical personnel who are authorized by the Division and are assigned to
				the event and who present photo identification or an official badge or other
				credential evidencing that status.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.130 - Safety Requirements and Physical Appearance for Contestants

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All contestants shall present a clean and tidy appearance and
				  shall comply with the following:
a)
				Fingernails and toenails shall be sufficiently trimmed to avoid the risk of
				cutting or scratching an opponent;
b) Hair shall be trimmed or tied back, if
				possible, or maintained as otherwise directed by the Division representative,
				so that the hair does not interfere with the vision of the contestant or cover
				the contestant's eyes. The Division's representative shall determine whether a
				contestant's head and facial hair presents any safety hazard to the contestant
				or his or her opponent or would interfere with the supervision and conduct of
				the bout;
c) Body grease, gels,
				balms or lotions applied to any part of a contestant's body, attire or
				equipment is prohibited. Petroleum jelly or other similar petroleum- based
				product may be applied to the facial area at ring or cage side in the presence
				of an inspector, referee or person designated by the Division. The referee or
				Division representative shall cause any excessive petroleum jelly or other
				permitted substance or any foreign substance to be removed to his or her
				satisfaction. Any contestant applying anything to any part of his or her body,
				attire or equipment, outside the presence of an inspector, referee or person
				designated by the Division may be penalized a point or disqualified;
d) No cosmetics shall be worn during a
				bout;
e) Jewelry or piercing
				accessories are prohibited;
f) A
				contestant is prohibited from wearing corrective lenses or contact lenses in
				the fighting area; and
g) If the
				head, facial hair or physical appearance of a contestant presents a hazard or
				will interfere with the supervision and conduct of the contest, the contestant
				may not compete in the contest unless the circumstances creating the hazard or
				potential interference are corrected to the satisfaction of the Division or its
				designee.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.140 - Weigh Ins

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a) The weigh-in
				shall be conducted by an inspector or Division representative at a time and
				place approved by the Division.
b)
				Prior to engaging in a contest, all contestants must submit to a weigh-in and a
				physical examination by the physician at the time and place approved by the
				Division.
1) The physical examination given
				to contestants shall include, at a minimum, the following: weight, pulse, blood
				pressure, examination of the lungs and heart, and general physical
				condition.
2) Contestants shall
				disclose all medical history and conditions to the physician during the
				physical examination. All female contestants must submit to a pregnancy test at
				a time and location to be determined by the Division and in the presence of a
				Division representative. Any female contestant who tests positive for pregnancy
				shall be prohibited from fighting.
3) The physician shall conduct examinations
				and tests necessary to attest to the fitness of the contestants engaged in the
				contest. The physician shall certify in writing on a form prescribed by the
				Division those contestants who are in good physical condition to
				compete.
4) If, upon physical
				examination, a contestant is determined by the physician to be unfit for
				competition, the contestant shall be prohibited from competing during that
				specific contest.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.150 - Bouts and Contests

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a) All
				licensed individuals, contestants and organizations associated with the
				contests shall be deemed to have knowledge of the applicable laws and rules of
				the State. Any questions or interpretations shall be referred to the
				representative of the Division. If an immediate decision is required, it shall
				be referred to the Division or its designee who shall make a determination on
				the matter. In the event a situation occurs at the contest and there are no
				regulations in place to cover the situation, the representative of the Division
				shall make a decision on the matter. The Division's or its designee's ruling
				shall be final. The authority of the Division and the inspectors shall be
				respected. No one shall interfere with the inspectors' duties, use foul
				language towards the inspectors, or make threats of physical harm toward the
				inspectors. Any interference, unprofessional conduct, use of foul language, or
				threats of physical harm towards the inspectors will be cause for disciplinary
				action.
b) The Division shall
				approve each bout.
c) No bout shall
				be advertised or promoted as a championship bout unless it has the specific
				approval of the Division.
d)
				Contestants shall at all times abide by the Act and this Part.
e) Contestants shall at all times observe the
				directions and decisions of all officials.
f) All contestants shall have a pre- and
				post-bout physical conducted by a physician to attest to the contestant's
				physical fitness to compete.
g) A
				minimum of one day prior to the date of the contest, each contestant shall
				provide to the Division medical test results dated no more than 6 months prior
				to the date of the contest. Medical tests shall include, but not be limited to,
				the following:
1) Complete annual physical
				examination;
2) A blood test that
				verifies the applicant is HIV negative (quantitative RNA);
3) A blood test that verifies the applicant
				is Hepatitis B (HBsAg) negative;
4)
				A blood test that verifies the applicant is Hepatitis C (HCVAb) negative;
				and
5) Any other test the
				Department or event physician may require.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.160 - Manager-Contestant Contracts

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a) A
				manager and contestant shall file their contract with the Division.
b) The Division shall recognize the filed
				document until such time as both parties appear before the Division to cancel
				the contract, or a court of law notifies the Division that the contract is null
				and void.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.170 - Tickets and Payment of Taxes

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a) The
				right of admission to view a contest in person shall not be sold or otherwise
				granted to a person or entity unless that person or entity is provided with a
				ticket.
b) The Division shall have
				supervision over the sales of tickets, ticket boxes, entrances and exits for
				the purpose of checking admission controls. The Division shall ensure that all
				tickets are counted and that the final accounting includes the:
1) number of complimentary tickets;
2) face value of each ticket;
3) total number of each ticket price category
				sold; and
4) gross receipts from
				all ticket sales.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.180 - Prohibited Contests

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a) Any
				licensee holding or promoting a contest for which no permit has been issued by
				the Division, or participating in such a contest as a promoter, contestant,
				second, referee, judge, manager, trainer, announcer or timekeeper, may be
				subject to discipline pursuant to Section 16 of the Act.
b) The Division shall enter an order to cease
				and desist to any individual or entity involved in a contest for which no
				permit has been issued by the Division. If the individual or entity fails to
				comply with the order, the Division may send the order to the Attorney General
				or State's Attorney for civil or criminal enforcement with respect to
				prohibited contests, or the Division may file a complaint for imposition of
				civil penalties for violation of the Act.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.200 - Suspensions and Mandatory Rest Periods

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a) The Division shall report all contestants'
				suspensions and mandatory rest periods to Fight Fax, Mixedmartialarts.com (the
				official recordkeepers designated by the Association of Boxing Commissions
				(ABC)) or other recordkeeper designated by the Division.
1) Physician's Suspension
A) A licensee who is determined by the
				physician to be unfit to compete or officiate shall be immediately suspended
				until it is shown that he or she is fit for further competition or
				officiating.
B) Prior to
				reinstatement, any contestant suspended for his or her medical protection shall
				satisfactorily pass a medical examination upon the direction of the Division.
				The examining physician may require any necessary medical procedures during the
				examination.
C) Failure to report
				or comply with the post-contest examination by the physician will result in a
				minimum suspension of 90 days.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.210 - Renewals

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a) Every license
				issued under the Act shall expire on September 30 of each odd numbered year.
				The holder of a license may renew the license during the month preceding the
				expiration date by paying the required fee and completing any required
				forms.
b) Licensed contestants
				shall provide with their renewal proof of completion of any required
				certification courses and a complete physical examination by a physician as
				specified in Sections
				1370.440
				and
				1370.460
				(license application process). Failure to provide the proof shall result in
				expiration of the license. No contestant may participate in any contest while
				his or her license is expired.
c) A
				contestant over age 35 who has not competed in a contest within the last 36
				months, or other period determined by the Division, may be required to appear
				before the Board to determine, on a case-by-case basis, his or her fitness to
				participate in a contest.
d) It is
				the responsibility of each licensee to notify the Division of any change of
				address in writing within 30 days after the change becomes effective. Failure
				to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for
				failure to renew a license.
e) A
				licensee who changes his or her name must notify the Division in writing within
				30 days after the change becomes effective. Licensees are required to submit
				legal documentation proving the name change.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.220 - Administration or Use of Drugs

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a) The
				administration or use of any drugs, alcohol or stimulants, or injections in any
				part of the body or applied topically to any part of the body, either before or
				during a bout, to or by any contestant is prohibited. Any contestant violating
				this Section shall be subject to disqualification or other disciplinary or
				non-disciplinary action the Division deems proper.
b) The Division may request, at any time,
				that a contestant submit to a drug screen at the contestant's expense when the
				test is ordered for a permitted contest.
c) A person who applies for or holds a
				license as a professional contestant and who has at any time had a positive
				drug test confirmed by any state, tribal athletic commission, territory,
				federal agency or county that regulates contests in another jurisdiction for
				any substance described in subsection (c) shall be required as a condition of
				licensure or renewal to provide a urine specimen. In addition, contestants
				shall provide a urine specimen for drug testing either before or after the
				bout, as directed by the Division representative.
d) A positive test for any of the following
				substances shall be conclusive evidence of a violation of subsection (a):
1) Stimulants
2) Narcotics
3) Cannabinoids (marijuana)
4) Anabolic agents (exogenous and
				endogenous)
5) Peptide
				hormones
6) Masking
				agents
7) Diuretics
8) Glucocorticosteroids
9) Beta-2 agonists (asthma medications)
				except salbutamol (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24 hours) and salmeterol by
				inhalation
10) Anti-estrogenic
				agents
11) Alcohol
12) Any drug identified on the Prohibited
				List published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (2012), which is hereby
				incorporated by reference. The most current edition of the Prohibited List may
				be obtained, free of charge, from the World Anti-Doping Agency, Stock Exchange
				Tower, 800 Place Victoria, Suite 1700, PO Box 120, Montreal, Quebec, Canada,
				H4Z 1B7 or at
www.wada-ama.org
. This
				incorporation includes no later editions or amendments.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.230 - Therapeutic Use Exemption

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a) An
				applicant, licensee or registrant who believes he or she has a therapeutic
				reason to use a substance described in Section
				1370.220(d)
				may request a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) to permit continued use of that
				substance. Such a request may only be granted by the Division. The applicant or
				licensee shall submit the request in writing to the Division. The request shall
				be accompanied by supporting medical information sufficient to allow the
				Division to determine whether to grant the request. In reaching its decision,
				the Division will, at a minimum, determine whether all of the following
				criteria have been met:
1) The applicant or
				licensee would experience a significant impairment to health if the prohibited
				substance were to be withheld in the course of treating an acute or chronic
				medical condition;
2) The
				therapeutic use of the prohibited substance would produce no additional
				enhancement of performance other than that which might be anticipated by a
				return to a state of normal health following the treatment of a legitimate
				medical condition;
3) Either
				reasonable therapeutic alternatives to the use of the otherwise prohibited
				substance have been tried or no reasonable alternative exists; and
4) The necessity for the use of the otherwise
				prohibited substance is not a consequence, wholly or in part, of a prior
				non-therapeutic use of any substance described in Section
				1370.220(d).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1370.240 - Granting Variances

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The Director may grant variances from this Part in individual
				  cases when he or she finds that:
a)
				The provision from which the variance is granted is not statutorily
				mandated;
b) No party will be
				injured by the granting of the variance; and
c) The rule from which the variance is
				granted would, in the particular case, be unreasonable or unnecessarily
				burdensome.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart B - APPLICATION FOR PERMIT FOR A PROFESSIONAL CONTEST, AN AMATEUR CONTEST OR COMBINATION OF BOTH › Section 1370.300 - Application for a Permit

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a) Permits
				shall not be issued for applications listing less than 3 bouts.
b) A promoter shall submit a completed
				application for a permit to conduct a contest on forms supplied by the Division
				at least 20 days prior to the scheduled event. The application shall include:
1) The legal names, addresses, phone numbers,
				fax numbers (if available) and email addresses (if available) of the promoter
				and matchmaker;
2) The time, date
				and location of the contest;
3) The
				seating capacity of the location where the contest is to be held;
4) A copy of the written agreement for use of
				the venue by the promoter or proof of ownership of venue by the
				promoter;
5) The admission charge
				or charges to be made;
6) Proof of
				sufficient security in compliance with the Private Detective, Private Alarm,
				Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor and Locksmith Act of 2004 [225 ILCS 447
				];
7) The name, address and phone
				number of the nearest hospital with a neurosurgical unit;
8) A letter or other written statement
				indicating the weigh-in location, date and time, which shall be subject to the
				approval of the Division;
9) Proof
				of contract indicating the requisite registration and sanctioning by a Division
				approved sanctioning body for any full-contact martial arts contest with
				scheduled amateur bouts;
10)
				Organizational or internationally accepted rules, per discipline, for
				professional or amateur full-contact martial arts contests for which the
				Division does not provide the rules of competition; and
11) The required fee set forth in Section
				1370.30.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart C - PROVISIONS FOR BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS LICENSING › Section 1370.400 - Application for License as a Promoter

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a) Promoters shall be separately licensed for
				either boxing or full-contact martial arts.
b) Promoters shall be separately licensed as
				either a promoter of professional contests or a promoter of amateur
				contests.
c) All promoters must be
				licensed.
d) An applicant must be
				at least 18 years of age.
e) An
				applicant for licensure as a promoter shall file a completed, signed
				application with the Division, on forms provided by the Division, that
				includes:
1) A copy of a current government
				issued photo identification (e.g., driver's license, passport);
2) Proof of a surety bond of no less than
				$5,000, as required by Section 11 of the Act, to cover financial
				obligations;
3) a $10,000
				performance bond guaranteeing payment of all obligations relating to the
				promotional activities;
4) Proof of
				good moral character. The applicant shall notify the Division of any criminal
				convictions other than minor traffic violations. The Division may consider any
				criminal convictions or discipline in another jurisdiction in which the
				applicant is licensed when determining if the applicant is qualified for
				licensure;
5) One passport size
				photo; and
6) The required fee set
				forth in Section
				1370.30.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart C - PROVISIONS FOR BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS LICENSING › Section 1370.410 - Application for License as a Matchmaker

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a) Matchmakers shall be separately licensed
				for either boxing or full-contact martial arts.
b) All matchmakers must be
				licensed.
c) An applicant for a
				license shall complete an application provided by the Division.
d) An applicant must be at least 18 years of
				age.
e) Licensees shall comply with
				all applicable federal regulations governing boxing or full-contact martial
				arts.
f) Applications for licensure
				as a matchmaker shall include:
1) A copy of a
				current government issued photo identification (e.g., driver's license,
				passport);
2) Proof that the
				applicant has matched contestants in a minimum of 5 amateur or professional
				contests. The Division may examine any applicant for licensure as a matchmaker
				to determine whether the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the sport and is
				otherwise competent to perform as a matchmaker;
3) Proof of good moral character. The
				applicant shall notify the Division of any criminal convictions other than
				minor traffic violations. The Division may consider any criminal convictions or
				discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed when
				determining if the applicant is qualified for licensure;
4) One passport size photo; and
5) The required fee set forth in Section
				1370.30.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart C - PROVISIONS FOR BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS LICENSING › Section 1370.420 - Application for License as a Manager

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a) Managers shall be separately licensed for
				either boxing or full-contact martial arts.
b) All managers shall be licensed.
c) An applicant for a license shall complete
				an application provided by the Division.
d) An applicant must be at least 18 years of
				age.
e) Licensees shall comply with
				all applicable federal regulations governing boxing or full-contact martial
				arts.
f) Proof of good moral
				character. The applicant shall notify the Division of any criminal convictions
				other than minor traffic violations. The Division may consider any criminal
				convictions or discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is
				licensed when determining if the applicant is qualified for
				licensure.
g) The applications for
				licensure as a manager shall include, but not be limited to:
1) a copy of current government issued photo
				identification (e.g., driver's license, passport);
2) One passport size photo; and
3) The required fee set forth in Section
				1370.30.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart C - PROVISIONS FOR BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS LICENSING › Section 1370.430 - Application for License as a Second

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a) Seconds shall be separately licensed for
				either boxing or full-contact martial arts.
b) All seconds must be licensed.
c) An applicant for a license shall complete
				an application provided by the Division.
d) An applicant must be at least 18 years of
				age.
e) Licensees shall comply with
				all applicable federal regulations governing boxing or full-contact martial
				arts.
f) The application for
				licensure as a second shall include:
1) A copy
				of a current government issued photo identification (e.g., driver's license,
				passport);
2) Proof of good moral
				character. The applicant shall notify the Division of any criminal convictions
				other than minor traffic violations. The Division may consider any criminal
				convictions or discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is
				licensed when determining if the applicant is qualified for
				licensure;
3) One passport size
				photo; and
4) The required fee set
				forth in Section
				1370.30.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart C - PROVISIONS FOR BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS LICENSING › Section 1370.440 - Application for License as a Boxing Contestant

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a) The Division may deny an application for
				licensure if the applicant fails to meet the qualifications specified in this
				Section, fails to pass a required examination, or otherwise fails to complete
				training to the satisfaction of the Division.
b) No contestant shall participate in a
				contest without being licensed.
c)
				Contestants shall be separately licensed for either boxing or full-contact
				martial arts.
d) An applicant for a
				license shall complete an application provided by the Division.
e) An applicant must be at least 18 years of
				age.
f) An applicant must show
				proof of State residency.
g) An
				applicant shall disclose in writing, on a form provided by the Division, a
				complete medical history, including any prior or existing medical
				conditions.
h) All costs involved
				with medical examinations and/or tests required in this Section shall be the
				responsibility of the applicant.
i)
				Licensees shall comply with all applicable federal regulations governing
				boxing.
j) Proof of good moral
				character. The applicant shall notify the Division of any criminal convictions
				other than minor traffic violations. The Division may consider any criminal
				convictions or discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is
				licensed when determining if the applicant is qualified for
				licensure.
k) When the accuracy or
				sufficiency of any submitted documentation of stated experience is questioned
				by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or
				conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant
				seeking licensure may be requested to:
1)
				Provide the necessary information; and/or
2) Appear for an interview before the Board
				to clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in
				information.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart C - PROVISIONS FOR BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS LICENSING › Section 1370.450 - Application for License as a Timekeeper, Referee or Judge - Boxing

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a) The Division may
				deny an application for licensure if the applicant fails to meet the
				qualifications specified in this Section, fails to pass a required examination,
				or otherwise fails to complete training to the satisfaction of the
				Division.
b) All timekeepers,
				referees or judges shall be licensed.
c) Timekeepers, referees and judges shall be
				separately licensed for either boxing or full-contact martial arts.
d) An applicant for a license shall complete
				an application provided by the Division.
e) An applicant must be at least 18 years of
				age.
f) All fees involved with
				medical examinations and/or tests required in this Section shall be the
				responsibility of the applicant.
g)
				Licensees shall comply with all applicable federal regulations governing
				boxing.
h) Proof of good moral
				character. The applicant shall notify the Division of any criminal convictions
				other than minor traffic violations. The Division may consider any criminal
				convictions or discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is
				licensed when determining if the applicant is qualified for
				licensure.
i) When the accuracy or
				sufficiency of any submitted documentation of stated experience is questioned
				by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or
				conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant
				seeking licensure may be requested to:
1)
				Provide the necessary information; and/or
2) Appear for an interview before the Board
				to clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in
				information.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart C - PROVISIONS FOR BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS LICENSING › Section 1370.460 - Application for License as a Full-contact Martial Arts Contestant

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a) The Division may
				deny an application for licensure if the applicant fails to meet the
				qualifications specified in this Section, fails to pass a required examination,
				or otherwise fails to complete training to the satisfaction of the
				Division.
b) No contestant shall
				participate in a contest without being licensed.
c) Contestants shall be separately licensed
				for either boxing or full-contact martial arts.
d) An applicant for a license shall complete
				an application provided by the Division, which shall include the fee set forth
				in Section
				1370.30.
e) An applicant must be at least 18 years of
				age.
f) An applicant must show
				proof of state residency.
g)
				Disclose in writing, on a form provided by the Division, a complete medical
				history, including any prior or existing medical conditions.
h) All costs involved with medical
				examinations and/or tests required in this Section shall be the responsibility
				of the applicant.
i) Proof of good
				moral character. The applicant shall notify the Division of any criminal
				convictions other than minor traffic violations. The Division may consider any
				criminal convictions or discipline in another jurisdiction in which the
				applicant is licensed when determining if the applicant is qualified for
				licensure.
j) When the accuracy or
				sufficiency of any submitted documentation of stated experience is questioned
				by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or
				conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant
				seeking licensure may be requested to:
1)
				Provide the necessary information; and/or
2) Appear for an interview before the Board
				to clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in
				information.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart C - PROVISIONS FOR BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS LICENSING › Section 1370.470 - Application for License as a Full-contact Martial Arts Timekeeper, Referee or Judge

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a) The Division
				may deny an application for licensure if the applicant fails to meet the
				qualifications specified in this Section, fails to pass a required examination,
				or fails to otherwise complete training to the satisfaction of the
				Division.
b) All timekeepers,
				referees or judges shall be licensed.
c) Timekeepers, referees and judges shall be
				separately licensed for either boxing or full-contact martial arts.
d) An applicant for a license shall complete
				an application provided by the Division.
e) An applicant must be at least 18 years of
				age.
f) All fees involved with
				medical examinations and/or tests required in this Section shall be the
				responsibility of the applicant.
g)
				Proof of good moral character. The applicant shall notify the Division of any
				criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations. The Division may
				consider any criminal convictions or discipline in another jurisdiction in
				which the applicant is licensed when determining if the applicant is qualified
				for licensure.
h) When the accuracy
				or sufficiency of any submitted documentation of stated experience is
				questioned by the Division or the Board because of lack of information,
				discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification,
				the applicant seeking licensure may be requested to:
1) Provide the necessary information;
				and/or
2) Appear for an interview
				before the Division to clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or
				conflicts in information.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart D - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Section 1370.500 - Classes and Weights of Contestants - Boxing

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a) Contestants shall be classified under the
				following classifications:
1)
Light Flyweight
not over 108 pounds
2)
Flyweight
over 108 to 112 pounds
3)
Bantamweight
over 112 to 118 pounds
4)
Super Bantamweight
over 118 to 122 pounds
5)
Featherweight
over 122 to 126 pounds
6)
Super Featherweight
over 126 to 130 pounds
7)
Lightweight
over 130 to 135 pounds
8)
Super Lightweight
over 135 to 140 pounds
9)
Welterweight
over 140 to 147 pounds
10)
Super Welterweight
over 147 to 154 pounds
11)
Middleweight
over 154 to 160 pounds
12)
Super Middleweight
over 160 to 168 pounds
13)
Light Heavyweight
over 168 to 175 pounds
14)
Cruiserweight
over 175 to 200 pounds
15)
Heavyweight
over 200 pounds
b)
				Any contestant's change in weight class must be approved by the
				Division.
c) Contestants shall only
				fight contestants in their own weight class unless permission is granted by the
				Division.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart D - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Section 1370.510 - Attire and Equipment for Contestants - Boxing

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a) Attire and Equipment for Contestants
All contestants shall comply with the following:
1) Contestants shall wear athletic shorts
				that do not extend below the knee, as specified in the bout
				agreement.
2) Each contestant shall
				have available for the contest 2 uniforms of contrasting colors, consisting of
				a body shirt, athletic jersey and shorts. No leotard or other such costume is
				permitted.
3) Shirts or gis shall
				not be worn by a contestant during a bout.
4) Knee pads, elbow pads, chest protectors
				(for male contestants), and shin guards shall not be allowed.
5) Shoes shall be of soft material and not
				fitted with spikes, cleats, hard soles or hard heels.
6) All contestants shall wear an individually
				fitted mouthpiece, which shall be subject to examination and approval by the
				Division.
A) All contestants shall have
				available 2 mouthpieces; and
B) A
				round will not begin until both contestants have their respective mouthpieces
				in place.
7) Male
				contestants shall wear a foul-proof groin protector.
8) Female contestants:
A) shall wear a breast protector during the
				contest with both contestants wearing the same type. The breast protector shall
				be subject to examination and approval by the Division; and
B) may wear a pelvic protector at the option
				of the contestant.
9) A
				contestant shall be prohibited from wearing any attire or equipment that
				contains any metal substance.
10)
				All equipment and attire are subject to approval by the Division. An inspector
				or other Division official may direct a contestant to change any attire or
				equipment that he or she determines gives unfair advantage or is a threat to
				the health, safety or welfare of the other contestant or the public.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart D - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Section 1370.520 - Structure of the Ring for Contests

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a) Size of the Ring
1) The ring shall be square shaped.
2) The ring for a contest shall be no less
				than 16 x 16 feet and no larger than 24 x 24 feet within the ropes. The ring
				floor shall be constructed of at least a 1 inch base of wood-based board padded
				with at least a 1 inch layer of foam rubber or foam rubber equivalents. There
				must be a top covering of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched
				and attached to the ring platform.
3) The ring shall have 4 posts not less than
				3 inches in diameter that extend from the floor of the ring to a height of no
				less than 48 inches and no more than 58 inches. The posts shall be securely
				anchored and adequately padded.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart D - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Section 1370.530 - Intentional and Accidental Fouls and Injuries

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a) Fouls
1)
				If one of the contestants falls to the ring floor, or otherwise indicates an
				unwillingness to continue because of a claim of a low-blow foul, and the
				referee does not agree, the contest may be terminated, and the referee may
				award the contest to the opponent.
2) In the case of a referee determined
				accidental foul, the referee shall determine whether the contestant who has
				been fouled can continue. If the contestant's chances have not been seriously
				jeopardized as a result of the foul, the referee may order the bout continued
				after an interval of not more than 5 minutes rest.
3) The following actions in a boxing bout or
				contest shall be considered fouls:
A) Hitting
				below the belt;
B) Hitting an
				opponent who is down;
C) Holding an
				opponent with one hand while hitting with the other;
D) Holding or clinching after the referee
				orders the contestants to break or hitting on the break;
E) Wrestling or kicking;
F) Butting with the head or
				shoulder;
G) Hitting with open
				gloves, hitting with the butt of the hand, wrist or elbow, and all back hand
				blows;
H) Roughing on the
				ropes;
I) Hitting in the back or
				kidney area;
J) Hitting on the back
				of the head or neck;
K) Jabbing the
				opponent's eyes with the thumb of the glove;
L) Hitting after the bell has sounded ending
				a round; and
M) Conduct that in the
				opinion of the referee is unsportsmanlike.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1370 - BOXING AND FULL-CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS ACT › Subpart D - PROFESSIONAL BOXING › Section 1370.540 - Rounds

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a) Non-Title Bouts.
				Each non-title bout shall be no fewer than 4 rounds and no more than 12 rounds
				of 3 minutes duration, with a one minute rest period between rounds.
b) Title Bouts. Each title bout shall be no
				fewer than 8 rounds and no more than 12 rounds of 3 minutes duration, with a
				one minute rest period between rounds.
c) Women's boxing bouts shall have 2 minute
				rounds, with a one minute rest period between rounds.