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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.140 - Referees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Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.150 - Physicians and Paramedics

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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. 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
				during the progress of a bout when he or she or the referee deems it necessary.
				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 have drugs and medical
				supplies 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
				bout. The physician shall also report on the fitness of the contestants to
				engage in further competition.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.160 - 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 or its designee;
b) Any authorized firefighters, police
				officers, security officers and any other individuals authorized by the
				Division assigned to work the event; and
c) Any referee, judge, timekeeper, physician
				and medical personnel who are authorized by the Division and are assigned to
				the event and who presents photo identification and an official badge or other
				credential evidencing that status.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.170 - Facility and Equipment Requirements for Contests

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a) Tables immediately surrounding the
				fighting area shall be no higher than the level of the fighting area
				platform.
b) The fighting area
				shall be approved by the Division, including all padding or enclosures.
				Fighting areas not approved by the Division shall not be used.
c) The gong, bell, buzzer, horn or other
				audible device approved by the Division shall be sufficiently loud so that the
				officials and contestants can hear it clearly. The 10 second warning before the
				start of a round may be by whistle or by gong, bell, buzzer, horn or other
				audible device approved by the Division for that purpose.
d) The promoter may provide and prominently
				display video screens during any bout or contest that meets the approval of the
				Division and that allows patrons to view the action inside the fighting area
				without obstruction.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.180 - 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 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 is prohibited. Petroleum
				jelly or other similar petroleum based product may be applied to the facial
				area at 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 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; and
f) A contestant is prohibited from wearing
				corrective lenses or contact lenses in the fighting area.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.190 - 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.
				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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.210 - Scoring

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a) Scoring shall be
				by 3 licensed judges in attendance to score each bout, stationed on different
				sides of the ring, and the referee. The judges shall watch every phase of the
				bout and make a decision if the contest lasts the full number of rounds
				scheduled. They shall be ready at all times, if requested by the referee, to
				assist in deciding whether fouls have been committed.
b) The following shall be considered by
				judges while scoring:
1) Clean blows, not
				otherwise prohibited by this Part, in proportion to their damaging
				effects.
2)
				Aggressiveness.
3) Defensive
				maneuvers for avoiding or blocking a blow.
4) Conspicuous command of the fighting area,
				which includes such factors as the ability to take advantage of an opportunity;
				to cope with, foresee and neutralize an opponent's attack; or to force an
				opponent to adopt a style of fighting at which he or she is not
				skillful.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.220 - 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,
				or a court of law notifies the Division that the contract is null and
				void.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.230 - 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.240 - 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 of 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.260 - Suspensions and Mandatory Rest Periods

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a) The Division shall report all contestants'
				suspensions and mandatory rest periods to Fight Fax (the official recordkeeper
				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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.270 - 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 a recent physical
				examination by a physician as specified in Sections
				1371.300
				and
				1371.400.
				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 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 1371.280 - Granting Variances

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a) The
				Director may grant variances from this Part in individual cases when he or she
				finds that:
1) The provision from which the
				variance is granted is not statutorily mandated;
2) No party will be injured by the granting
				of the variance; and
3) 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart B - BOXING › Section 1371.300 - Application for a License as a 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 martial
				arts/mixed 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
				1371.20.
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) 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart B - BOXING › Section 1371.310 - Application for a License as a 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 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 martial arts/mixed 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
				1371.20.
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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart B - BOXING › Section 1371.320 - Classes and Weights of Contestants

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a) In accordance with generally accepted
				boxing practices, 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.
d) For title bouts,
				contestants may weigh no more than 10 pounds heavier on the day of the bout or
				contest than their weight at the weigh-in.
e) At the weigh-in, no contestant may lose
				more than 3 pounds in less than a 2 hour period. This rule applies to a second
				day weigh-in also. This does not apply to light heavyweight class and
				above.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart B - BOXING › Section 1371.330 - Attire and Equipment for Contestants

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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 representative 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart B - BOXING › Section 1371.340 - 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart B - BOXING › Section 1371.350 - 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart B - BOXING › Section 1371.360 - 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 1-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
				1-minute rest period between rounds.
c) Women's boxing bouts shall have 2-minute
				rounds.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart B - BOXING › Section 1371.380 - State of Illinois Boxing Championships

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a) All title bouts will be 8, 10 or 12
				rounds, each of which is 2 or 3 minutes, with 1 minute of rest between
				rounds.
b) Scoring will be the
				10-point must system as described in Section
				1371.210. The scoring
				will be done by 3 judges. The referee will be a non-scoring official.
c) In the event a contestant is knocked down,
				there will be a mandatory 8-count. There is no standing 8-count.
d) The bout will be stopped any time the
				referee or physician considers it necessary for the safety of either
				contestant.
e) The weigh-in will be
				set by the Division. The champion and challenger will have 2 hours after the
				initial weigh-in to make weight; if either fails to make weight, no title will
				be at stake.
f) A champion must
				keep his or her contestant license up to date. He or she will have 30 days
				after the expiration date, as set forth in Section
				1371.270, to renew his
				or her license. If the license is not renewed, the contestant's title will be
				vacated.
g) A champion must defend
				or have a contract to defend his or her title every 6 months or his or her
				title will be vacated.
h) If a
				champion is convicted of any felony, his or her title will be declared
				vacant.
i) If a champion wins a
				major title, such as International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing
				Organization (WBO), World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Association (WBA),
				North American Boxing Federation (NABF), North American Boxing Organization
				(NABO), or United States Boxing Association (USBA), he or she must relinquish
				his or her State title.
j) All
				championship bouts must be approved by the Division.
k) A 10% fee above the normal scale will be
				paid to the officials who work the championship bout.
l) The championship belt must be provided by
				the promoter for a new champion.
m)
				It is the responsibility of the champion's manager to contact a promoter for
				the defense of the champion's title.
n) There will be no permit fee for the
				championship bout.
o) Gloves
1) Male contestants who are over 147 pounds
				shall wear thumb web gloves that are, at minimum, 10 ounces in
				weight.
2) Male contestants who are
				147 pounds and under shall wear thumb web gloves that are, at minimum, 8 ounces
				in weight.
3) Female contestants
				shall wear gloves that weigh at least 10 ounces.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart C - MARTIAL ARTS OR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 1371.400 - Application for a License as a 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 martial
				arts/mixed 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
				1371.20.
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 fees 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 martial arts or
				mixed martial arts.
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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart C - MARTIAL ARTS OR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 1371.410 - Application for a License as a 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 martial arts/mixed 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
				1371.20.
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
				martial arts or mixed martial arts.
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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart C - MARTIAL ARTS OR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 1371.420 - Classes and Weights of Contestants

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a) In martial arts or mixed martial arts
				practices, contestants shall be classified under the following classifications:
Weight Class
Weights
Allowances
1)
Straw Weight
up to 115 pounds
3 pounds
2)
Flyweight
over 115 to 125 pounds
3 pounds
3)
Bantamweight
over 125 to 135 pounds
3 pounds
4)
Featherweight
over 135 to 145 pounds
5 pounds
5)
Lightweight
over 145 to 155 pounds
5 pounds
6)
Welterweight
over 155 to 170 pounds
5 pounds
7)
Middleweight
over 170 to 185 pounds
7 pounds
8)
Light Heavyweight
over 185 to 205 pounds
7 pounds
9)
Heavyweight
over 205 to 265 pounds
7 pounds
10)
Super Heavyweight
over 265 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. With permission of the Division, a contestant can compete against a
				competitor in his or her own weight class or in one of the 2 higher or 2 lower
				weight classes.
d) At the weigh-in,
				no contestant may lose more than 3 pounds in less than a 2 hour period. This
				does not apply to light heavyweight class and above.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart C - MARTIAL ARTS OR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 1371.430 - Attire and Equipment for Contestants

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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, such as mixed martial arts shorts, grappling
				or fighting shorts, boxing shorts or kickboxing shorts, 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, unless approved
				by the sanctioning body.
4) Knee
				pads, elbow pads, chest protectors (for male contestants), shin guards, or
				footwear and shoes shall not be allowed.
5) 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.
6) Male
				contestants shall wear a foul-proof groin protector.
7) 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.
8)
				Taping of hands, wrists and ankles is permitted.
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 representative 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 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart C - MARTIAL ARTS OR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 1371.440 - Structure of the Fighting Area for Contests

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a) Contests shall be held in a ring, cage or
				a fenced area.
b) The fighting area
				shall meet the following requirements:
1) The
				fighting area:
A) shall be constructed in a
				manner that does not pose a substantial risk to the safety or health of any
				person. The fighting area must be circular or have as many as eight equal sides
				for a contest. The fighting area shall be no smaller than 16 feet wide and no
				larger than 32 feet wide within the ropes, cage or fenced area;
B) shall have a corner with a blue
				designation and the corner directly across shall have a red
				designation;
C) floor shall extend
				at least 24 inches beyond the ropes or other barrier. The floor must be of a
				canvas, duck or similar material that shall be padded with at least a 1 inch
				layer of foam padding that shall extend over the edge of the platform of the
				fighting area. Vinyl or other plastic rubberized covering is prohibited.
				Materials that may gather in lumps or ridges during the bout or contest are
				prohibited;
D) platform shall be no
				more than 4 feet above the floor on which it is standing and must have suitable
				steps or ramps for use by officials and the contestants;
E) shall have 5 fighting area ropes, when
				fighting area ropes are used, not less than 1 inch in diameter and wrapped in
				soft material. The lowest rope must be no higher than 12 inches from the
				fighting area floor; and
F) must
				not be obstructed by any object, including, without limitation, a triangular
				border, on any part of the fighting area floor.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart C - MARTIAL ARTS OR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 1371.450 - Intentional and Accidental Fouls and Injuries

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a) The following actions in a bout or contest
				shall be considered fouls:
1) Butting with the
				head;
2) Eye gouging of any
				kind;
3) Biting;
4) Hair pulling;
5) Fishhooking;
6) Groin attacks of any kind;
7) Putting a finger into any orifice or into
				any cut or laceration of an opponent;
8) Small joint manipulation;
9) Striking to the spine or the back of the
				head;
10) Striking downward using
				the point of the elbow;
11) Throat
				strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the
				trachea;
12) Clawing, pinching or
				twisting the flesh;
13) Grabbing
				the clavicle;
14) Kicking the head
				of a grounded opponent;
15) Kneeing
				the head of a grounded opponent;
16) Stomping a grounded opponent;
17) Kicking to the kidney with the
				heel;
18) Spiking an opponent to
				the canvas on his head or neck;
19)
				Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area;
20) Holding the shorts or gloves of an
				opponent;
21) Spitting at an
				opponent;
22) Engaging in any
				unsportsmanlike conduct that causes injury to an opponent;
23) Holding the ropes or the fence;
24) Using abusive language in the ring or
				fenced area;
25) Attacking an
				opponent during the break;
26)
				Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee;
27) Attacking an opponent after the bell has
				sounded the end of the period of unarmed combat;
28) Flagrantly disregarding the instructions
				of the referee;
29) Timidity,
				including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally
				or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury;
30) Interference by the corner; and
31) Throwing in the towel during
				competition.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart C - MARTIAL ARTS OR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 1371.460 - Rounds

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a) Non-title bouts.
				Each non-title bout shall be no fewer than 3 rounds of 5 minutes in length,
				with a 1 minute rest period between rounds and with a 10 second warning
				signal.
b) Title bouts. Each title
				bout shall be no more than 5 rounds and no fewer than 3 rounds of 5 minutes in
				length, with a 1 minute rest period between rounds and with a 10 second warning
				signal.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1371 - PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS (REPEALED) › Subpart C - MARTIAL ARTS OR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS › Section 1371.470 - Types of Bout Results

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A bout may end under the following results:
a) Submission:
1) Tap out: when a contestant physically uses
				his or her hands to indicate that he or she no longer wishes to
				continue.
2) Verbal tap out: when a
				contestant verbally announces to the referee that he or she does not wish to
				continue.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1375 - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSING AND PRACTICE ACT › Subpart A - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR › Section 1375.10 - Definitions

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"Act" means the Professional Counselor and Clinical
				  Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act [225 ILCS 107].
"Board" means the Professional Counselor Licensing and
				  Disciplinary Board.
"Clinical Supervision", "Supervision" or "Face-to-Face
				  Supervision" means the review of counseling and case management that is live,
				  interactive, and visual. Video supervision is considered clinical supervision
				  if the session is synchronous and permits verbal and visual interaction during
				  supervision. All supervision shall be conducted in a confidential manner in
				  accordance with the American Counseling Association's ACA Code of Ethics and
				  Mental Health and the Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act [740 ILCS
				  110].
"Division" means the Illinois Department of Financial and
				  Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1375 - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSING AND PRACTICE ACT › Subpart A - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR › Section 1375.20 - How to Obtain a Permanent License as a Professional Counselor After Receiving a Temporary License (Repealed)

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1375 - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSING AND PRACTICE ACT › Subpart A - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR › Section 1375.30 - Application for Licensure by Examination as a Professional Counselor

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a) Each applicant
				seeking original licensure under Section 35 of the Act shall file an
				application with the Division, on forms provided by the Division. The
				application shall include:
1) Certification
				of education from a master's degree program or doctoral degree program in
				counseling, psychology or rehabilitation counseling from a college, university
				or school that is a regionally accredited institution of higher education and
				recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or certification of education
				and an official transcript from a similar master's degree or doctoral degree
				program in accordance with Section
				1375.45.
2) The required fee set forth in Section
				1375.205.
3) If originally licensed in another
				jurisdiction, certification of licensure, on forms provided by the Division,
				from the state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States in which an
				applicant was originally licensed and the state in which the applicant
				predominantly practices and is currently licensed, if applicable, stating:
A) The time during which the applicant was
				licensed in that jurisdiction, including the date of the original issuance in
				that jurisdiction;
B) A description
				of the examination in that jurisdiction; and
C) Whether the file on the applicant contains
				any record of disciplinary actions taken or pending.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1375 - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSING AND PRACTICE ACT › Subpart A - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR › Section 1375.40 - Professional Experience for Licensure as a Professional Counselor after December 31, 1998 (Repealed)

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 68 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS › Part 1375 - PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSING AND PRACTICE ACT › Subpart A - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR › Section 1375.60 - Examination - Professional Counselor

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a) The examination administered by the
				Division for licensure as a professional counselor shall be the National
				Counselor Examination (NCE) of the National Board for Certified Counselors
				(NBCC). The passing score on the examination shall be the passing score
				established by the testing entity.
b) The Division also shall accept passage of
				the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination of the Commission on
				Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). The passing scores on the
				examinations shall be the passing scores established by the testing
				entity.