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Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3772 - Casino Control Commission › Chapter 3772-74 - Fantasy Contests › Section 3772-74-16 - Advertising

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Fantasy contest operator advertisements shall:
(1)
									Accurately depict
			 any representations made concerning the fantasy contest player's chances of
			 winning, the average number or percent of fantasy contest players who win, and
			 the average net winnings of fantasy contest players;
(2)
									Include
			 information on playing responsibly and seeking assistance for compulsive
			 behavior or shall direct consumers to a reputable source for such information.
			 If an advertisement is not of sufficient size or duration to reasonably permit
			 inclusion of such information, that advertisement shall refer to a website or
			 application that does prominently include such information; and
(3)
									Clearly and
			 conspicuously state all material or limiting terms or provide a reference where
			 all material or limiting terms may be found. The reference material shall be
			 publicly available and shall, itself, state the terms clearly and
			 conspicuously.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3772 - Casino Control Commission › Chapter 3772-74 - Fantasy Contests › Section 3772-74-17 - Hearings

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								If the executive director concludes that administrative
			 action should be taken against any applicant, licensee, or any other person
			 subject to fantasy contest law, notice of the proposed action and an
			 opportunity for hearing will be provided in the manner prescribed under Chapter
			 119. of the Revised Code and Chapter 3772-21 of the Administrative
			 Code.
(B)
								Except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule, all
			 hearings and hearing procedures shall be conducted in the manner described in
			 Chapter 3772-21 of the Administrative Code.
(C)
								The provisions of
			 rule
			 3772-21-04
			 of the Administrative Code shall not apply.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3772 - Casino Control Commission › Chapter 3772-74 - Fantasy Contests › Section 3772-74-18 - Sanctions

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								The commission may, at a meeting held under section
			 3772.02 of the Revised Code,
			 sanction any licensee, applicant, or other person subject to the requirements
			 of fantasy contest law for any of the following:
(1)
									 Violating or
			 failing to meet any provision or requirement of fantasy contest
			 law;
(2)
									Engaging in any misrepresentation or material
			 omission;
(3)
									Engaging in any fraudulent act;
(4)
									Failing to
			 cooperate with the commission;
(5)
									Failing to comply
			 with all terms and conditions of a settlement agreement or agreed order with
			 the commission and any subsequent amendments or modifications
			 thereto;
(6)
									Failing to comply with the terms and conditions of a
			 commission order or resolution and any subsequent amendments or
			 modifications;
(7)
									Failing to allow the commission access to records, to
			 comply with the terms of a subpoena issued by the commission, or to testify on
			 matters about which the person may be lawfully questioned, pursuant to rule
			 3772-74-04
			 of the Administrative Code; or
(8)
									Engaging in any
			 conduct that undermines the integrity of fantasy contests or the public's
			 confidence in fantasy contests.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-02 - Scope rule

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Rules bearing agency 3773 of the Administrative Code prescribe
				the conditions under which athlete agents are licensed and public boxing,
				wrestling matches, tough person, kick boxing, karate, mixed martial arts and
				all other unarmed combat sports exhibitions shall
				be conducted in the state of Ohio.
Effective:
				3/14/2013
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				06/18/2012 and
				03/14/2018
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 2/17/05, 4/18/09,
				1/1/12
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-03 - Office hours

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The office hours of the commission shall be, Monday through
				Friday, as determined by the executive director.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 2/17/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-04 - Exemptions

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Rules bearing agency 3773 of the Administrative Code do not apply to:
(A) Elementary or secondary school, college,
			 or university boxing, karate or wrestling coaches who receive compensation for
			 teaching or coaching boxing, karate or wrestling only from the school, college,
			 or university;
(B) Boxing, karate
			 or wrestling matches and exhibitions in which all of the contestants are
			 amateur boxers, amateur participants in a karate match or exhibition, or
			 amateur wrestlers from an elementary or secondary school, a college, or a
			 university;
(C) Boxing matches or
			 exhibitions conducted as part of an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic
			 program, or as part of an amateur athletic program sponsored by or under the
			 supervision of the "United States Olympic Committee"
								
								and the
			 "USA Boxing"
								
			 which all contestants are amateur boxers:
(1)
									 "Golden Gloves
			 Association of America Inc."
(2)
									 "National
			 Association of Police Athletic League"
(3)
									 "National
			 Collegiate Boxing Association"
(4)
									 "Native American
			 Sports Council"
(5)
									 "Silver Gloves Association"
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-05 - Fees for licenses and permits

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The Ohio athletic commission shall charge the following
				fees:
(A) For an application for or
			 renewal of a promoter's license:
(1) For
			 public boxing match ;
									
									one hundred fifty dollars
(2) For tough person match or exhibition;,
									
									one hundred fifty dollars
(3) For mixed martial arts or other form of
			 physical contact match or exhibition; one hundred fifty
			 dollars.
(4) For professional
			 wrestling match or exhibition; two hundred dollars
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-06 - Pay schedule for commission officials

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Promoters shall compensate officials appointed by the
				commission in accordance with the following pay schedule.
(A) Three judges, one timekeeper, one
			 knockdown timekeeper: not less than one hundred
			 dollars each.
(B) Two referees:
			 Shall be paid a fee of not less than one hundred
			 fifty dollars each. When using only one referee the fee shall be
			 not less than two hundred dollars.
(C) Inspector: not less than two hundred
			 dollars.
(D) Deputy inspector: not
			 less than one hundred fifty dollars.
(E) Two ringside inspectors not less than
			 seventy-five dollars each.
(F)
			 Physician(s): One physician to examine boxers at the weigh-in and attend
			 ringside: not less than three hundred fifty dollars. Two physicians to assist
			 with physicals and attend ringside: not less than two hundred fifty dollars.
			 Two physicians are mandatory for events that are televised or pay per view. If
			 a physician gives the physicals the day prior to the event there is
			 
								a fee
			 of not less than one hundred fifty
								dollars.
(G) All fees to include mileage fees and
			 housing expenses according to the current state standards and the current state
			 rates.
Effective:
				1/1/2012
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				10/14/2011 and
				01/01/2017
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.51
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 2/8/91, 2/17/05, 6/16/06, 3/20/07,
				4/18/09
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-07 - Obtaining notification of meetings

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Any person may obtain notification of the
			 time and place of regularly scheduled meetings or the time, place and purpose
			 of any special meeting by:
(1) Writing the
			 commission office, whose present address is: "The Ohio Athletic Commission, 242
			 Federal Plaza West Suite 405, Youngstown, OH 44503."
(2) Calling the commission by telephone at
			 area code 330-797-2556; fax 330-797-2559.
(3) Appearing in person at the commission
			 office, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
(4) On the Ohio athletic commission website
			 www.aco.ohio.gov
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-08 - Notice procedure

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The procedure of the Ohio athletic commission for giving public
				notice for the adoption, amendment or rescission of the rules under Chapter
				119. of the Revised Code shall be as follows:
(A) Unless explicitly provided otherwise by
			 statute, if a document is required by statute to be published in the register
			 of Ohio, its publication in the register is sufficient to give notice of the
			 content of the document to a person who is subject to or affected by the
			 content. Until the document is so published, its contents is not valid against
			 a person who does not have actual knowledge of the content.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 4/30/84, 12/31/98, 12/17/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-09 - Revocation, suspension, fines, or refusal to renew licenses

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The state athletic commission may revoke, suspend, or refuse to
				renew any license issued under agency 3773 of the Administrative Code if the
				licensee:
(A) Has committed an act
			 detrimental to any sports regulated by the Ohio athletic commission or to the
			 public interest, convenience or necessity;
(B) Is associating or consorting with any
			 person who has been convicted of a crime involving sports regulated by the Ohio
			 athletic commission;
(C) Is or has
			 been consorting with bookmakers or gamblers, or has engaged in similar
			 pursuits;
(D) Is financially
			 irresponsible;
(E) Has been found
			 guilty of any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with any sports
			 regulated by the commission;
(F)
			 Has violated any law with respect to any sports regulated by the commission or
			 any rule or order of the commission or has been convicted of a
			 felony;
(G) Has engaged in any
			 activity that the commission determines is detrimental to any, sports regulated
			 by the Ohio athletic commission.
(H) The commission in addition to other
			 action it may take under this chapter, may impose a fine in an amount to be
			 determined by rule of the commission adopted under Chapter 119. of the Revised
			 Code.
(I) Any applicant who has
			 been denied a license by the commission may not file a similar application
			 until one year after denial by the commission, unless commission specifies
			 otherwise at the time of denial.
(J) A person who has had their license
			 revoked may not petition for re-instatement or apply for a new license until
			 one year after the revocation. If a petitioner files a petition for
			 re-instatement after one year required pursuant to this subsection and the
			 commission denies the request, the petitioner may not petition again for
			 re-instatement until one year after the denial, unless commission specifies
			 otherwise at the time of denial.
(K)
								
								A
								
								person who's
			 license is revoked or suspended  may
			 not apply for any other license issued by the Ohio athletic commission and all
			 other current licenses issued by the Ohio
			 athletic commission will also be revoked or suspended.
Effective:
				3/14/2013
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				06/18/2012 and
				03/14/2018
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.53
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 5/16/05, 3/20/07, 11/7/07, 1/16/10,
				1/1/12
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-10 - Violations of commission rules

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
No person shall:
(A)
			 Violate sections
			  3773.31 
			 to
			  3773.59 
			 of the Revised Code or any rule of the commission;
(B) Gamble, bet, or wager on the result of
			 any event regulated by the Ohio athletic commission;
(C) Participate in a sham or fake boxing
			 match or event regulated by the Ohio athletic commission that is conducted by a
			 holder of a promoter's license.
(D)
			 Participate in any event regulated by the Ohio athletic commission if they are
			 under eighteen years of age unless neither contestant in the match or
			 exhibition is a professional unarmed combat
			 fighter.
(E) Have a financial
			 interest in a contestant competing on premises owned, leased by, or which that
			 person is otherwise financially interested.
Effective:
				3/14/2013
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				06/18/2012 and
				03/14/2018
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.47,
				3773.48
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 5/16/05, 4/18/09,
				1/1/12
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-11 - Notice of adjudication hearings

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
When the commission denies an application for a permit or
				license, or intends to consider the suspension or revocation of a license, the
				commission or executive director shall notify the person in writing of their
				opportunity for a hearing. Such notice shall be given by registered mail and
				shall include the reason for the commission's action and shall inform the party
				that they are entitled to a hearing, provided said hearing is requested within
				thirty days of the date of the mailing of the notice. The notice shall set
				forth the rights of the party to appear at such hearing with or by an attorney,
				and to examine witnesses for or against them. Upon written notification that a
				hearing is requested, the commission shall schedule a hearing at the next
				regularly scheduled commission meeting unless otherwise agreed to by both the
				commission and the party. An individual may waive their right to an
				adjudication hearing by notifying the commission in writing, or by failing to
				request a hearing within the proper time period.
All hearings will be held in a time and location determined by
				the commission, wherein all interested parties will be so informed.
Effective:
				04/18/2009
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				11/07/2008 and 04/07/2014
Promulgated Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.53
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 2/8/91, 5/16/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-1 - General Provisions › Section 3773-1-13 - Protest of results

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Upon the completion of a any public or private competition that
				involves the sports of boxing, kick boxing, mixed martial arts karate, tough
				man contests or tough person contests, or any other form of boxing or martial
				arts, the results of the match, exhibition or contest may be protested under
				the following conditions:
(A) To file
			 a protest the protest must show fraud, corruption or a deliberate rule
			 violation.
(B) When there is
			 indisputable video evidence that demonstrates a self evident and palpable error
			 by the referee when a bout ends as a result of a foul, the result of the bout
			 shall be changed to a no contest decision.
(C) The protester must
			 have standing to protest the outcome of the match, or contest. Persons with
			 standing to protest the outcome are the contestant, the contestant's manager,
			 and the contestant's trainer.
(D) The protester must
			 file the protest, in writing, with the commission or the executive director, no
			 later than ten days after the match, or contest being protested. The protest
			 letter shall specify the reason or reasons for the protest with such
			 particularity as to enable the commission to quickly and accurately act upon
			 the protest. Filing may be by personal delivery or US postal service and is
			 deemed complete upon receipt by the commission or executive director.
(E)
			 The protester must supply the commission with a videotaped recording of the
			 contestant's entire match, or contest, if such a recording is available, at the
			 time of filing the protest. The videotape shall become part of the permanent
			 record of the commission and shall not be returned.
(F) Upon receipt of
			 the protest the commission shall have sixty days in which to investigate the
			 allegations contained in the protest. Upon completion of the investigation the
			 findings and recommendations shall be presented to the commission at the next
			 scheduled public meeting. The commission will then vote on the findings and
			 recommendations. The findings, recommendations, and commission vote shall be
			 made a permanent record of the commission and shall be final.
(G) A
			 letter detailing the findings and recommendations of the investigation, the
			 vote of the commission, and the actions to be taken will be sent to the
			 protester by regular mail within fourteen days of the meeting in paragraph (E)
			 of this rule.
(H) This rule specifically excludes protests of
			 professional wrestling and any other matches or contests over which sections
			  3773.31 
			 to
			  3773.57 
			 of the Revised Code do not apply.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-01 - Weigh-in and weights and classes

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The commission shall promulgate rules and
			 regulations establishing classes of boxers, which classes shall be based upon
			 weights. All contests or exhibitions shall take place only between boxers who
			 are within the same weight class as defined by the commission, unless otherwise
			 approved by the commission.
The allowable weight differences shall be between weight
				classes. Example a contestant one hundred fourteen pounds, super flyweight may
				compete against an opponent one hundred seventeen pounds, bantamweight. There
				is no more than a three pound difference between weight classes.
The weight classes for professional boxing:
Weight Class
Weights
Allowed Weight differences
Glove Size
Mini Flyweight
up to 105 lbs
not more than 3 lbs
8 oz
Light Flyweight
106 to 108 lbs
not more than 3 lbs
8 oz
Flyweight
108 to 112 lbs
not more than 3 lbs
8 oz
Super Flyweight
113 to 115 lbs
not more than 3 lbs
8 oz
Bantamweight
116 to 118 lbs
not more than 3 lbs
8 oz
Super Bantamweight
119 to 122 lbs
not more than 4 lbs
8 oz
Featherweight
123 to 126 lbs
not more than 4 lbs
8 oz
Super Featherweight
127 to 130 lbs
not more than 4 lbs
8 oz
Lightweight
131 to 135 lbs
not more than 5 lbs
8 oz
Super Lightweight
136 to 140 lbs
not more than 5 lbs
8 oz
Welterweight
141 to 147 lbs
not more than 7 lbs
8 oz
Super Welterweight
148 to 154 lbs
not more than 7 lbs
10 oz
Middleweight
155 to 160 lbs
not more than 7 lbs
10 oz
Super Middleweight
161 to 168 lbs
not more than 7 lbs
10 oz
Light Heavyweight
169 to 175 lbs
not more than 7 lbs
10 oz
Cruiserweight
176 to 200 lbs
not more than 12 lbs
10 oz
Heavyweight
Over 201 lbs
no limit
10 oz
(B) The
			 contestant shall not exceed the weight specified on the contestant/promoter
			 contract. If a contestant exceeds the weight specified in the
			 contestant/promoter contract, the commission shall cancel the contest unless
			 the contestant:
(1) Loses the weight exceeded
			 in the contestant/promoter contract. A contestant weighing one hundred
			 forty-seven pounds or less may not lose more than two pounds and a contestant
			 over one hundred forty-seven pounds may not lose more than three pounds of
			 their weight and this weight loss must occur within a one hour period. There
			 are no restrictions to the number of times a contestant may attempt to re-weigh
			 within the prescribed time period. This does not apply
			 to next day weigh-in. There may be no losing weight after weighing
			 in.
(2) Renegotiates the
			 contestant/promoter contract, provided both contestants are within the same
			 weight class or within the permitted weight differences between weight
			 classes.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-02 - Ohio will adopt the "Association of Boxing Commission" uniform championship rules for all boxing events

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) No boxing contest shall be scheduled for
			 more than twelve rounds, of three minutes duration, and one minute rest
			 period
(B) Referee is the sole
			 arbitrator of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a contest.
			 The referee shall be approved by the commission and will not score the
			 contest.
(C) All bouts will be
			 evaluated and scored by three judges approved by the commission.
(D) "Ten Points Must System" will be standard
			 system of scoring a bout. Judges are to score each round using the following
			 criteria:
(1) Clean punching
(2) Effective aggressiveness
(3) Ring generalship
(4) Defense
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-03 - Female boxing rules

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Female boxing rules will follow all male
			 rules, including all weight classes and glove sizes, with the following
			 exceptions:
(1) All bouts shall be scheduled
			 for no more than ten rounds with each round lasting two or three minutes, that
			 will be approved by executive director or athletic commission. One minute rest
			 between rounds.
(2) Female
			 competitors shall use no facial cosmetics and have
			 their hair secured with soft and non-abrasive materials.
(3)
									
									) Female competitors must wear a
			 short-sleeved (above the elbow) or sleeveless form-fitting rash guard and/or
			 sports bra and a mouthpiece that are properly fitted. No loose-fitting tops are
			 allowed. Female competitors will follow the same requirements for bottom
			 coverings as the male competitors, minus the requirement for groin protection.
			 These will be approved by the inspector.
(4) For each contest or exhibition in which
			 she competes, consisting of a body shirt and shorts.
(5) A negative pregnancy test shall be
			 provided prior to each bout.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-04 - Availability of medical personnel

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
No competition may occur that involves the sports of boxing,
				mixed martial arts, kick boxing, karate, tough
				man or tough person contests,  or
				any other form of boxing or martial arts unless there is:
(A) At least one physician at ringside at all
			 times. The physician must be a licensed medical doctor or a doctor of
			 osteopathic medicine, and must be legally authorized to practice medicine in
			 the state.
(B) A minimum of two
			 physicians assigned to an event when there are more than twelve scheduled bouts
			 or the event is being televised.
(C) A properly equipped ambulance or medical
			 transport vehicle with trained medical personnel on premises.
(D) A comprehensive evacuation plan for the
			 removal of any seriously injured person(s) to hospital facilities.
Effective:
				1/1/2012
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				10/14/2011 and
				01/01/2017
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 2/8/91, 9/20/05, 4/18/09
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-05 - Starting time for events

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Matches shall start at the time designated on the permit, or to
				coincide with any television timetable.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-06 - Length of scheduled events and matches

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) There shall be no less than five bouts
			 and twenty-four rounds of boxing on any program. There will be no waiver of
			 rounds unless otherwise approved by the commission or executive director.
(B) There shall be no less than
			 three bouts and twelve rounds of professional boxing, for "Pro/Am" events.
			 There must a minimum of five amateur bouts and
			 confirmation from the amateur sanctioning organization prior to approving the
			 event. There will be no waiver of rounds unless otherwise approved by the
			 executive director or commission.
(C) Male contestants: boxing matches can only
			 be scheduled for four, six, eight, ten, or twelve rounds unless otherwise
			 approved by the commission.
(D)
			 Female contestants: matches can only be scheduled for four, six, eight, or ten
			 rounds unless otherwise approved by the commission.
Effective:
				1/1/2012
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				10/14/2011 and
				01/01/2017
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34,
				3773.45
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 11/29/86, 2/15/91, 9/20/05, 4/18/09
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-07 - Round limitations for professional boxers

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Any boxer making their professional debut or who is thirty-five
				or older and has not been active in any event for eighteen months or more may
				not participate in more than four scheduled rounds. This may be waived by the
				commission.
Effective:
				04/18/2009
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				01/02/2009 and 04/07/2014
Promulgated Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34,
				3773.45
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 2/8/91, 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-08 - Change or substitution involving main event; Notice by promoter; refund price of ticket; approval of substitution

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The promoter of any public or private
			 competition that involves the sports of boxing, mixed martial arts, kick
			 boxing, karate, tough man contests or tough person contests,
			  or any other form
			 of boxing or martial arts, shall if possible:
(1) Notify the commission or executive
			 director and the news media of any change or substitution involving a contest
			  that was announced or
			 advertised as the main event of the program.
(2) Shall provide such notice at least
			 twenty-four hours before the start of the first contest or exhibition of the
			 event.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-09 - Clean buckets and water

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
There shall be a clean bucket and a clean bottle of water in
				each boxer's corner which shall be provided by the promoter.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-10 - Bell and other ringside requirments for timekeepeer

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The bell, used to signal the beginning
			 and conclusion of each round, shall be loud enough to be heard by both boxers
			 above the noise of the crowd and must be on a level with the ring
			 platform.
(B) There should be a
			 distinctively different sounding device, other than a bell, whistle or buzzer
			 to signal the final ten seconds of the round.
(C) There shall be a whistle or buzzer to
			 signal the ten second warning signal prior to the starting of any
			 round.
(D) Timekeepers must supply
			 the bell and other distinctive sounding devices, whistle, and
			 stopwatch.
(E)
								A air horn device shall be used by the time keeper of
			 any mixed martial arts events to signify the end of any round.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-11 - Ring and ringside specifications

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The ring must be not less than eighteen
			 feet square and not more than twenty-four feet square within the ropes. The
			 ring floor must extend at least eighteen inches beyond the ropes and corner
			 posts must not be closer than eighteen inches to the ring ropes. The ring floor
			 must be padded with matting of thickness, softness and resiliency approved by
			 the commission or its representative. Padding must extend beyond the ring ropes
			 and over the edge of the platform, with a top covering of canvas, duck or
			 similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform. Material
			 that tends to gather in lumps or ridges will not be approved.
(B) The ring platform must not be more than
			 five feet above the floor of the building, and must be provided with steps for
			 use by contestants. Corner posts must be of metal and not more than three
			 inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a height of
			 fifty-eight inches above the ring floor, and properly padded.
(C) There must be four ring ropes not less
			 than one inch in diameter and wrapped in a soft material. The lower rope must
			 be eighteen inches above the ring floor.
(D) Ring apron seating on all four sides of
			 the ring shall be exclusively controlled by the commission and no person shall
			 be permitted to be seated or have access without the approval of the
			 commission, executive director or inspector. The commission's control of the
			 apron is for the purpose of providing for appropriate control of the event
			 including participant, staff, and audience safety, ensuring that only those
			 officials assigned by the commission are seated at the apron and ensuring that
			 adequate seating for working officials is available. Apron seating not
			 designated by the commission, executive director, or inspector may be utilized
			 as desired by the promoter.
(E)
			 The following shall be provided at ringside for all matches:
(1) Three stool forjudges, in such a location
			 and at a height that will allow them a clear and unobstructed view of the ring.
(2) Two seats next to each other
			 for the timer and knockdown timekeeper in a neutral position and in such
			 location and height that they have full visual contact with the referee and
			 have unobstructed access to the bell.
(3) Seat(s) for the physician(s) should be in
			 such location and height that they have full visual contact with the referee
			 and be positioned nearest to the corner where the steps are located for
			 immediate access into the ring.
(4) A seat for the second referee for the
			 event
(5) A disposable container
			 shall be placed in each contestant's corner, to discard rubber gloves, bandages
			 and swabs or any other possible contaminating materials.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-12 - Referee's instructions

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Before the start of each match, the referee shall call the
				contestants together for final instructions at which time each contestant shall
				be accompanied by their chief second only, except in the case of a contestant
				who also requires the services of an interpreter in which case an interpreter
				may accompany them. After receiving the referee's instructions, the contestants
				shall shake hands and retire to their corners to await the bell for the first
				round.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-13 - Persons who cannot coach any contestant

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The promoter or the employees of any licensed promoter and the
				matchmaker shall at no time coach any contestant during the progress of a
				match, that involves the sports of boxing, mixed martial arts, kick boxing,
				karate, tough man contests or tough person contests, or any other form of
				boxing or martial arts.
Effective:
				04/18/2009
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				01/02/2009 and 04/07/2014
Promulgated Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-14 - Dressing rooms

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
No unauthorized persons are allowed in the dressing rooms other
				than contestants scheduled for the event and the contestant's manager, trainer,
				second, and the promoter or the promoter's representative. The promoter shall
				provide separate dressing rooms for male and female contestants, the referees
				and for each corner as well as the main event contestants and shall provide
				security in the dressing room areas.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 9/12/86, 7/31/99, 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-15 - Payment for , physicians and officials

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Contracts for all contestants must be
			 given to the inspector or executive director prior to or at the weigh-in. This
			 included all amateur contestants who participate in matches regulated by the
			 Ohio athletic commission.
(B)
			 Prior to start of event the promoter must give the inspector full payment and
			 all required fees for physician(s) and officials, to include mileage and
			 lodging according to state specifications, when applicable and approved by the
			 commission.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 9/12/86, 9/20/05, 3/20/07
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-16 - Dispensers for food and drinks; ashtrays

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
The promoter shall ensure that all beverages are dispensed in
				paper cups, plastic cups, or plastic containers. That all ashtrays and plates
				provided for patrons must be made of lightweight, non-flammable and nontoxic
				materials. Only plastic eating utensils may be used. Violation of this rule may
				result in disciplinary action taken against the promoter.
Effective:
				04/18/2009
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				12/11/2008 and 04/07/2014
Promulgated Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 2/8/91, 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-18 - When paperwork and scorecards become public record

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
All paperwork and scorecards will not become public record
				until they are completed and approved by the commission or executive director
				or filed in the commission office.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 9/12/86, 9/20/05, 3/20/07
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-20 - First aid equipment used in contestants corners

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) No spirits of
			 ammonia may be used in the ring.
(B) Only 
								discretionary use of petroleum jelly may be used on
			 the face, arms, or any other part of a contestant's body.
(C) In case of cuts, only the following are
			 allowed all other solutions are prohibited:
(1) A sealed solution of adrenaline 1/1000 at
			 ringside
(2) Aventine
(3) Thrombin
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-21 - Wearing of rubber gloves

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
All referees, managers or seconds working the corner, of a
				boxing match, mixed martial arts, kick boxing, karate, tough person contests,
				or any other form of boxing or martial arts, or any form of
				unarmed combat sports not including professional
				wrestling. shall wear rubber gloves that are supplied by the commission. Only
				the corner person entering the cage in a mixed martial arts event needs to be
				wearing the rubber gloves.
Effective:
				3/14/2013
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				06/18/2012 and
				03/14/2018
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 2/8/91, 9/20/05,
				1/1/12
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-22 - Appearance and approved ring attire

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Contestants shall wear boxing shorts,
			 abdominal guard, foul proof cup, shoes and a individually fitted
			 mouthpiece.
(B) All contestants
			 must:
(1) Trim and secure their hair in a
			 manner so as to not interfere with the vision or safety of contestants. Any
			 devise meant to hold the hair in place must be made of soft and non-abrasive
			 materials.
(2) Have facial hair
			 trimmed or secured in a manner so as to not interfere with their vision or
			 safety of the contestants.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-23 - Ring occupants

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) No person other than the contestants and
			 referee shall enter the ring during a bout.
(B) For non title bouts there may not be more
			 than three seconds. Between rounds, one second may be inside the ring and the
			 other two on the ring apron.
(C)
			 For championship bouts there may not be more than four seconds. Between rounds,
			 one second may be inside the ring, and two seconds on the ring apron, with the
			 fourth second remaining off the apron on the floor.
(D) No second shall:
(1) Shout loudly, beat on the ring floor with
			 his fists, or pull on the ropes distracting the boxers in the ring;
(2) Throw water on any contestant between
			 rounds that will endanger the footing of any contestant while in the
			 ring;
(3) Throw anything into the
			 ring as a token of defeat. They may stop the bout by standing on the apron of
			 the ring and signifying to the referee to stop the bout; or
(4) Apply excessive amounts of petroleum
			 jelly, Monsel's solution or any of its derivatives on the contestant's
			 body.
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-24 - Bandaging for hands for boxing

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Bandages on the hand of a contestant may
			 not exceed one winding of surgeon's adhesive tape, not over one and one-half
			 inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect the part of the hand near
			 the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice, but may not extend
			 within three-fourths of an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to
			 make a fist.
(B) Each contestant
			 shall use soft surgical bandages not over two inches wide, held in place by not
			 more than six feet of surgeon's adhesive tape for each hand. Up to one fifteen
			 yard roll and not more than one twenty yard roll may be used to complete the
			 wrappings for each hand. Strips of adhesive tape may be used between the
			 fingers to hold down the bandages.
(C) The use of water, or any other liquid or
			 material, on the tape is strictly prohibited
(D) Bandages must be adjusted in the dressing
			 room in the presence of a representative from the commission, who must inspect
			 and initial each legally wrapped hand. Either contestant or their
			 representative may witness the bandaging of their opponents hands or they may
			 waive this privilege, by informing the inspector or commission representative.
Effective:
				04/18/2009
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				12/11/2008 and 04/07/2014
Promulgated Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/84, 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-25 - Gloves: requirements and replacements during a contest

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) Gloves must
			 have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove so as to
			 minimize the possibility of injury to the opponents eye.
(B) A contestant weighing one hundred
			 forty-seven pounds or less shall wear eight ounce gloves. A contestant weighing
			 more than one hundred forty-seven pounds shall wear ten ounce gloves. Any
			 contestant making their professional debut shall be required to wear ten ounce
			 gloves.
(C) Gloves must be
			 examined by the inspector, commission representative or referee. If padding in
			 any of the gloves is found to be misplaced or lumpy or if any glove is found to
			 be imperfect, the glove must be changed before the start of the contest. No
			 breaking, roughing, or twisting of gloves is permitted.
(D) The gloves for every contest that is
			 designated as a main event must be new and furnished by the promoter and made
			 to fit the hands of the contestants.
(E) If gloves used in the preliminary
			 contests have been used before, they must be whole, clean and in sanitary
			 condition. The gloves are subject to inspection by the referee, inspector or
			 other commission representative, if a glove is found unfit it must be replaced
			 with a glove that meets the requirements of this rule.
(F) Each promoter must have an extra set of
			 gloves of the appropriate weight and style available to be used in case a glove
			 is broken or otherwise damaged during the course of the contest.
(G) Both contestants shall use the same
			 weight, brand and model of gloves for their contest unless specified in their
			 bout contract.
(H)
								 New gloves never previously worn must be supplied for
			 both contestants for all title bouts including state title bouts. Gloves must
			 be approved by executive director or inspector.
Effective:
				1/1/2012
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				10/14/2011 and
				01/01/2017
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.45
Prior Effective Dates: 11/29/86, 2/8/91, 7/31/99, 9/20/05
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-26 - Sports drinks at ringside or cage side during matches

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The Ohio
			 athletic commission shall allow 
			 electrolyte-replacement drinks, regardless of
			 color, such as "Gatorade, Powerade, Propel, and Smart Water," during
			 events regulated by the commission.
(B) These drinks must be brought to ringside
			 or cage side un-opened and sealed and only in a plastic containers. Unsealed
			 drinks are not acceptable.
(C) The
			 inspector, executive director or a representative of the commission must
			 approve and sign off on the drink.
(D) No stimulant drinks or drinks with
			 caffeine, such as "Red Bull and Rock Star," are allowed. The commission
			 reserves the right to inspect, test, or remove any drink from ringside or cage
			 side. The commission may also test any contestant that they may believe is in
			 violation.
(E) Any drink that is
			 tested and found to have been adulterated in any manner will result in a
			 suspension of the contestant and all corner persons for a period of not less
			 than six months and not more than one year. The suspensions may be appealed to
			 the athletic commission in writing within thirty days after notification of
			 suspensions.
(F) Any contestant
			 that is tested and the test reveals that there is an excessive amount of
			 caffeine or any other enhancements will result in a suspension for a period of
			 not less than six months and not more than one year. The suspension may be
			 appealed to the athletic commission in writing within thirty days after
			 notification of suspension.
Effective:
				1/16/2010
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				10/23/2009 and
				01/06/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 3/20/07
Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3773 - Ohio Athletic Commission › Chapter 3773-2 - Boxing Matches and Exhibitions › Section 3773-2-27 - Conduct when contestants enter the ring

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) No contestant or promoter may display any
			 type of entrance theme that includes music, video, or any type of physical
			 display that contains any profanity or any derogatory ethnic remarks. Anyone
			 violating this rule may be suspended for up to six months.
R.C.
				119.032 review dates:
				05/21/2010 and
				05/21/2015
Promulgated
				Under:
				119.03
Statutory Authority:
				3773.34
Rule Amplifies:
				3773.34
Prior Effective Dates: 11/7/07