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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 7 - THE PREMISES, ITS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT › Section 15.6.7.12 - THE RING

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Any ring in which an unarmed combat contest excluding mixed
				  martial arts or exhibition is to be conducted, must first be inspected and
				  approved by the commission chair or his designee as having met the following
				  requirements.
A.
Size
:
				The standard ring shall be at least twenty (20 x 20) square feet within the
				ropes, but no more than twenty-four (24 x 24) square feet, unless otherwise
				approved by the commission; and have no less than eighteen (18) inches of
				unencumbered platform surface extending from the ropes.
B.
Elevation
: The ring shall not
				be elevated more than four (4) feet off of the floor, and shall be provided
				with two sets of suitable steps for use of contestants, coaches, and
				officials.
C.
Ropes
:
				The ring ropes shall be four (4) in number with the bottom rope off-set from
				the other three. The bottom rope shall be between thirteen (13) and eighteen
				(18) inches from the ring surface. The ropes shall be no less than one (1) inch
				in diameter and should be covered with a soft material to avoid injury to the
				participants.
D.
Padding
: The ring surface shall have a smooth, firm surface
				covered with clean canvas or other resilient material stretched taut and laced
				tightly to the ring platform. Between the surface and the cover, there shall be
				a layer of ensolite padding or similar material, at least one (1) inch thick
				that extends over the entire surface inside and outside of the ropes.
E.
Ring posts
: The ring posts
				shall be four (4) in number and shall extend no more than fifty-eight (58)
				inches from the surface of the ring. Each post shall be at least eighteen (18)
				inches distant from the ring ropes. Ring posts and turnbuckles shall be
				suitably padded to insure the participants' safety.
F.
Lighting
: The ring shall be
				amply illuminated by overhead lights that should be so arranged that shadows
				shall be eliminated and discomfort from heat and glare are minimized for
				persons in and near the ring.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 7 - THE PREMISES, ITS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT › Section 15.6.7.14 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

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A.
Commission approval
				required:
All medical facilities and equipment to be used at any event
				regulated by the commission must be approved in advance by the
				commission.
B.
Promoter
				responsibility:
The licensed promoter of any event regulated by the
				commission must provide adequate emergency medical equipment and must ensure
				that the commission has approved all medical facilities and equipment for the
				event.
C.
Specifications for
				medical facilities and equipment:
The commission shall provide to each
				licensed promoter, a bulletin containing commission-approved specifications and
				information regarding the medical facilities and equipment required for each
				event.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 7 - THE PREMISES, ITS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT › Section 15.6.7.16 - OTHER EQUIPMENT

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The commission or commission representative must approve all
				  equipment used in conjunction with the contest.
A.
The gong:
The gong must not
				be less than ten (10) inches in diameter, and it must be adjusted and secured
				at ringside.
B.
Scales:
The commission must approve, in advance of any contest, any
				scale that will be used for any contestant weigh-in.
C.
Buckets and bottles:
There
				must be a clean bucket and a clean bottle in each contestant's corner for each
				bout or event, along with an additional bucket for the disposal of contaminated
				materials in each corner.
D.
Second's stools:
The promoter must provide second's stools for each
				contestant's corner.
E.
Miscellaneous equipment:
The promoter must provide gloves, water, mats
				and any other equipment or articles as required by the commission for the
				proper conduct of any bout or event.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 7 - THE PREMISES, ITS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT › Section 15.6.7.18 - DRESSING ROOMS

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A.
Contestant's dressing rooms restricted:
No one shall be allowed in a
				contestant's dressing room except his manager, his seconds, and the commission
				representatives.
B.
Commission approval for exceptions to restrictions:
The commission or
				its representative may make exception to the restrictions in Subsection A of
				15.6.7.18 NMAC, and permit members of the press and members of the promoting
				corporation into a contestant's dressing room.
C.
Food and beverages in dressing
				rooms:
At the contestant's discretion, food and non-alcoholic beverages
				may be allowed in the contestant's fitting room subject to approval by a
				commissioner, deputy, or designated official. No tobacco products shall be
				allowed.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.2 - SCOPE

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The provisions in Part 8 apply to all licensees of the
				  commission.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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Part 8 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 is promulgated pursuant to
				  the Professional Athletic Competition Act, Sections
				  60-2A-1
				  through
				  60-2A-30,
				  NMSA 1978 (1980 Repl. Pamp.); specifically Sections
				  60-2A-2,
				  60-2A-4,
				  60-2A-8,
				  60-2A-9,
				  60-2A-10,
				  60-2A-20,
				  60-2A-21,
				  60-2A-29,
				  and
				  60-2A-31.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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March 23, 2002, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective of Part 8 of Chapter 6 is to set forth all
				  commission requirements for the conduct of any boxing contests regulated by the
				  commission.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.7 - DEFINITIONS

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"Contests"
are considered "boxing contests" and
				  not "fights" or "prize fights".
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.8 - CHANGES IN ANNOUNCED OR ADVERTISED BOXING PROGRAMS

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A.
Notice of change required:
A
				notice of any change in the announced or advertised programs for any main event
				contest must be filed with, and approved by, the commission at least
				forty-eight (48) hours before the weighing-in time of the contest.
B.
Posting of notice:
Notices
				of any such change or substitution must also be conspicuously posted at all box
				offices on the premises and announced from the ring before the opening boxing
				contest.
C.
Refund
				policy:
If any patrons apply for refunds on their purchased tickets, the
				promoter or promoting corporation shall make such refunds upon demand, provided
				such tickets are presented at the box office on the day or night of the
				contest.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.9 - DURATION OF MATCHES

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A.
Non-championship matches:
In non-championship matches,
				contestants may only be matched for four, six, or ten rounds unless otherwise
				approved by the commission.
B.
World championship matches:
World championship matches must not
				exceed twelve (12) rounds in duration.
C.
State championship matches:
State championship matches may be conducted for twelve (12) rounds, at the
				direction of the commission.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.10 - BOXING ROUNDS

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A.
Number of boxing rounds allowed:
There shall be no less than
				twenty-six (26) scheduled rounds of boxing on any one program, unless otherwise
				approved by the commission.
B.
Round duration and intermission between rounds for male
				contestants:
Each round shall be three (3) minutes in duration and there
				shall be one-minute rest period intermissions allowed between rounds.
C.
Round duration and intermission for
				female contestants:
All bouts for female boxer shall be scheduled for no
				more than ten (10) rounds with each round lasting two (2) minutes in duration,
				with rest period intermissions of one (1) minute duration between
				rounds.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.11 - CONTESTANTS' SECONDS

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A.
Approval of seconds by commission
: the commission must approve all
				seconds.
(1) Each contestant must submit the
				name of his chief second and his assistant second to the commission for
				approval.
(2) Only seconds approved
				by the commission shall be permitted in the contestant's corner.
(3) Before the fight begins, the referee must
				be informed who the chief second is.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.12 - CONTESTANTS' EQUIPMENT

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A.
Gloves:
The following requirements apply to the gloves that must
				be used by contestants in an event.
(1)
				Gloves for main events shall be new.
(2) Gloves for any bout scheduled for ten
				(10) or more rounds shall be new.
(3) Gloves are to be furnished by the
				licensed promoter or licensed promoter corporation.
(4) Gloves used in any boxing event must be
				no less than eight (8) ounces in weight for boxers who weight 154 pounds or
				less; and at least ten (10) ounces in weight for boxers who weight over 154
				pounds or are female. All gloves must be thumb attached or minus the thumb and
				approved by the commission.
(5)
				Gloves shall be identical and shall not be altered in any manner.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.13 - NUMBER OF BOXING CONTEST OFFICIALS REQUIRED

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There shall be at least one physician in attendance at
				  ringside at all times. In addition, at least the following officials shall be
				  present at each boxing contest:
A. one
				referee;
B. three judges;
C. one timekeeper; and
D. one announcer.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.14 - POSITION OF JUDGES AND PHYSICIANS

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A.
Judges:
The judges shall be
				stationed at opposite sides of the ring.
B.
Physicians:
The physician
				shall be stationed at places designated by the commission representative in
				charge.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.15 - FEMALE BOXERS

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The weight classes for female boxers shall be the same as
				  used by male boxers.
A. A female boxer
				must be qualified to perform as a boxing contestant before she enters the
				ring.
B. A female boxer shall not
				engage in a contest with a male boxer.
C. In addition to meeting such requirements
				of the commission's rules that are applicable to boxers generally, a female
				boxer shall comply with the following rules:
(1) use a mouthpiece specifically designed
				for her mouth;
(2) use glove sizes
				as follows:
(a) female boxers up to 154 lbs.
				shall use 8 ounce gloves, properly fitted; and
(b) female boxers over 154 lbs. shall use 10
				ounce gloves, properly fitted.
(3) secure her hair with soft and
				non-abrasive material in a manner that does not interfere with the vision or
				safety of either contestant; and
(4) not use facial cosmetics.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.16 - BOXING CONTESTANTS

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A.
Non-main event contestants
: All contestants, except main event
				contestants, participating in the boxing program must report to the designated
				dressing room of the event premises no later than one half hour before the
				commencement of the first scheduled boxing contest.
B.
Arrival of main event contestants to
				event city
: Not less than 24 hours before the contest, a main event
				contestant shall report in person to the promoter in the city where the match
				will take place.
(1) Promoters shall
				immediately notify the commission that the main event contestants have
				arrived.
(2) If the bout is of
				sufficient importance, the contestants shall complete their training in the
				city concerned. The commission shall determine the number of days required for
				this purpose.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.17 - WEIGHING-IN CEREMONIES

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A.
Schedules of ceremonies:
The times and places of all weigh-in
				ceremonies for indoor or outdoor programs shall be determined by the
				commission. However, all weigh-ins shall take place no later than twelve
				o'clock noon on the day of the contest.
B.
Contestant weigh-ins:
All
				contestants shall be weighed-in on scales approved by the commission, and in
				the presence of their opponents and the commission representative.
C.
Postponement of weigh-in:
In
				the event a boxing contest is postponed, for any reason whatsoever, more than
				24-hours prior to the contest, a second weigh-in and additional physical
				examinations may be required on the day to which the boxing contest has been
				rescheduled.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.18 - ADJUSTMENT OF CONTESTANT'S GLOVES

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In all boxing contests, the gloves of each contestant will
				  be adjusted under the supervision of the commission representative in
				  charge.
A.
Laces
: The
				laces of each glove shall be knotted on the back of the wrists.
B.
Adhesive Tape
: A strip of
				one-inch to two-inch adhesive tape shall be placed on the wrists of the gloves,
				over the laces.
C.
Removal of
				gloves
: The contestant's gloves must be removed after the boxing contest
				and before the contestant leaves the ring.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.19 - LICENSURE OF AGENTS REQUIRED

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The commission shall issue licenses to all agents present to
				  perform functions representative of the commission at a boxing program. This
				  requirement shall include box office attaches, ticket collectors, doormen,
				  glove men, seconds, managers, and any others performing duties specified and
				  ordered by the commission at a boxing program.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.20 - THE REFEREE

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A.
Referee's wearing apparel:
The commission shall prescribe the
				type, style, and color of the referee's apparel.
B.
Referee instructs the
				contestants:
Before the start of each boxing contest, the referee must
				call the contestants together for final instructions. Each contestant may only
				be accompanied by his chief second, except in cases where a contestant also
				requires the services of an interpreter. After receiving the referee's
				instructions, the contestants shall shake hands and retire to their respective
				corners to await the gong for the first round.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.21 - INSPECTORS

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A.
Appointed
				by the commission:
The commission shall appoint inspectors to be present
				at boxing contests. Inspectors shall work in cooperation and in conjunction
				with any police officers as may be detailed for this duty at boxing
				contests.
B.
Prohibitions to
				assigning officials:
The commission will not and shall not assign
				officials who are directly or indirectly associated with, including but not
				limited to any financial interest in, the management of any contestant; or who
				is an individual promoter; or who is a stockholder in, or employee of, a
				promoter corporation or an unincorporated club or association engaged in the
				promotion of contests.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.22 - PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

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A.
Excessive spraying of water on contestant:
Any excessive or undue
				spraying or throwing of water on any contestant between rounds is
				forbidden.
B.
Application of
				monsel's solution:
The application of monsel's solution, or any use of
				its derivatives on the body of the contestant between rounds, is
				prohibited.
C.
Persons
				forbidden to coach contestants:
The employees of any licensed promoter
				and the matchmaker are forbidden from coaching any contestant at any time
				during the progress of any boxing contest.
D.
Persons disqualified from
				officiating:
Officials, directors, matchmakers, or stockholders of any
				promoting corporation or licensed club are disqualified from officiating in any
				capacity at any boxing contest conducted by such corporation. They are also
				prohibited from interfering in any way with the contestants participating in
				said boxing program.
E.
Persons prohibited from holding financial interest in contest:
No
				official or employee of this commission, or of its medical panels or medical
				advisory board, and no judge or referee licensed by this commission may,
				directly or indirectly, have any financial interest in any contestant,
				wrestler, promoting corporation, or in any manager's contract with any licensed
				athlete, or in any assignment thereof.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.24 - OUTDOOR BOXING CONTESTS

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The following special rules and regulations pertain to
				  outdoor boxing programs only. All other rules and regulations of the commission
				  not affected or modified below remain in full force and effect for all outdoor
				  boxing contests, as well as, other boxing programs.
A.
Postponement of boxing
				event:
In the event of rain immediately before or during the course of
				any outdoor boxing program, except during the course of the main event, the
				promoter may postpone the program to a time and place approved by the
				commission.
(1) An announcement giving the
				full details of the postponement shall be made by the promoter.
(2) Any patron desiring a refund of the
				purchase price of his ticket may apply for the refund at the box office on the
				premises, except when the main boxing contest is held on the scheduled date or
				one of the successive rain-out dates indicated on the ticket.
(3) All contestants who have fulfilled their
				boxing contracts before the rain-out, shall be paid in full by the
				promoter.
(4) On the date to which
				the program is postponed, the promoter shall have scheduled substitute boxing
				contests in such number and duration as directed by the commission.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 8 - CONDUCT OF BOXING CONTESTS › Section 15.6.8.25 - AMATEUR CONTESTS

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All provisions in this section apply to all amateur events,
				  contests, and exhibitions, unless the amateur event, contest, or exhibition is
				  conducted pursuant to the rules for that form that are approved by the
				  commission before the event, contest, or exhibition is
				  conducted.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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Part 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 is promulgated pursuant to
				  the Professional Athletic Competition Act, Sections
				  60-2A-1
				  through
				  60-2A-30,
				  NMSA 1978 (1980 Repl. Pamp.); specifically Sections
				  60-2A-2,
				  60-2A-4,
				  60-2A-8,
				  60-2A-9,
				  60-2A-10,
				  60-2A-11;
				  60-2A-19;
				  60-2A-20,
				  60-2A-21,
				  60-2A-22;
				  60-2A-29,
				  and
				  60-2A-31.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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March 23, 2002, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective of Part 9 of Chapter 6 is to set forth all
				  commission requirements for the scoring of a boxing contest regulated by the
				  commission.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.7 - DEFINITIONS

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A.
"Down"
means that some part of the contestant's body other than his feet
				is on the ring floor; or the contestant is hanging helplessly on the ring
				ropes; or the contestant is rising from a down position.
B.
"TKO"
means loss by a
				technical knockout and refers to the ending of a bout by a referee for any
				reason other than a count-out or a disqualification.
C.
"KO"
means loss by a
				knockout.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.8 - UNIFORM REGULATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXING

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The New Mexico athletic commission adopts the association of
				  boxing commissioners (ABC)
uniform rules for professional boxing
				  championships.
In the event of a problem/situation regarding the ABC
				  rules, the final authority shall rest with the commission utilizing its
own
regulations. Within forty-eight (48) hours after the contest,
				  t
he supervisor's checklist,
a form provided by ABC, shall be
				  completed and returned to ABC by the supervising commission.
A.
Contest elements considered:
In scoring a contest, the elements of offense, defense, clean hitting, ring
				generalship and sportsmanship shall be carefully considered.
B.
Scoring judges:
Three judges
				approved by the commission shall evaluate each contest and score the
				contest.
C.
"10 point" must
				system:
The 10-point must system will be the standard system of scoring
				a boxing contest.
D.
Winner's points:
The winner of any round is marked a "10".
E.
Loser's points:
The loser of
				any round is marked "1" to "9".
F.
Mandatory eight (8) count:
Mandatory 8-count after knockdowns
				will be the standard procedure in all contests.
G.
Standing eight (8) count:
There shall be NO standing eight-count called in any contest.
H.
Three (3) knockdown rule:
There shall be NO three-knockdown rule called in any contest.
I.
Twenty-second count:
A
				contestant shall receive a twenty-second count if he is knocked out of the ring
				and onto the floor.
J.
Referee is sole arbiter:
The referee is the sole arbiter of a contest
				and is the only individual authorized to stop a bout.
K.
Knockdown rated:
The referee
				shall call a knockdown as such as soon as it occurs.
L.
Ring generalship:
The
				contestant who takes advantage of the full "9" count should be credited with
				"ring generalship", which would not be credited to him if he arose immediately
				and tried to continue in a possibly groggy condition.
M.
Foul blows:
The use of foul
				blows and other tactics shall result in a penalty of one (1) point for each
				foul committed, and the referee shall advise the judges immediately of the
				number of points to be deducted.
N.
Disqualification for second's assist:
Contestants are to be
				unassisted by their seconds. If a contestant is assisted by his second, the
				referee shall disqualify the boxer.
O.
Saved by the bell:
A
				contestant who has been knocked down cannot be saved by the bell in any
				round.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.9 - KNOCKDOWNS

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A.
Judges
				scoring knockdowns:
The judges may score a knockdown in any one round as
				either one or two points in favor of a contestant who scored the
				knockdown.
B.
Judges score
				independently:
Each judge must determine for himself which value shall
				be placed on the knockdown.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.10 - PROTOCOL FOR USING SCORECARDS

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Judges shall clearly write their decision and sign their
				  scorecards; and they must mark their cards in ink or in indelible pencil at the
				  end of each round.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.11 - THE TALLY AND DECISION

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A.
The tally:
At the conclusion of the round, each judge must tally
				up the points he has awarded each contestant and submit the scorecard to the
				referee.
B.
The
				decision:
After the scorecards have all been checked by the commission
				representative, they must be returned to the announcer who shall announce the
				decision of the judges from the ring.
C.
Main event protocol on announcing
				the decision:
In main events, the announcer shall call out the points
				awarded by each judge. The decision must then be awarded to the contestant with
				the greatest number of points on two of the scorecards.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.12 - AMATEUR CONTESTS; SMOKERS

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All provisions in this section apply to all amateur events,
				  contests, and exhibitions, unless the amateur event, contest, or exhibition is
				  conducted pursuant to the rules for that form that are approved by the
				  commission before the event, contest, or exhibition is
				  conducted.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.13 - MAJOR FOULS

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A. The
				following are major fouls.
(1) Hitting an
				opponent who is down or who is rising from the down position.
(2) Using the knee against the
				opponent.
(3) Purposely going down
				without being hit.
(4) Failure to
				heed the referee's warning concerning low blows or other minor fouls.
(5) Any dangerous and un-sportsmanlike
				conduct in the ring.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.14 - MINOR FOULS

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A. The
				following are minor fouls.
(1) Holding an
				opponent.
(2) Deliberately
				maintaining a clinch.
(3) Hitting
				with the inside or butt of the hand, the wrist, or the elbow.
(4) Backhanded blows.
(5) Low blows.
(6) Hitting or flicking with the open
				glove.
(7) Wrestling or roughing
				the ropes.
(8) Deliberately
				striking at the part of the body over the kidneys.
(9) Use of a pivot blow or rabbit
				punch.
(10) Hitting on the
				break.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.16 - REFEREE'S NOTICE TO JUDGES CONCERNING FOULS

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A. In the event that the referee determines
				that a foul has been committed, he shall notify the judges
				immediately.
B. The judges shall
				deduct one point from the offending contestant's scores.
C. On any illegal blow to the body the
				referee may order a deduction of points and will give the necessary time for
				recovery to the injured boxer (with a maximum of five minutes) after consulting
				with the ringside physician. If the referee rules this foul was accidental and
				after five minutes the injured boxer can't continue, the rules governing
				accidental fouls shall apply. A contestant who is hit with an accidental low
				blow must continue after the 5-minute rest or he will lose the bout.
D. There may be a deduction of points by the
				referee at any time for illegal blows and/or conduct by the boxer and/or his
				corner men.
E. In the case of a
				clear and intentional foul that causes an injury and the contest can still
				continue, the contestant who was doing the fouling will have two (2) points
				deducted.
(1) The referee must stop the
				action and inform all judges and the commission or commission representative of
				this deduction.
(2) Point
				deductions for intentional fouls will be mandatory.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.17 - CONDITIONS FOR COUNTING A CONTESTANT OUT

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A fighter who is hit with an accidental low blow must
				  continue the contest after a reasonable time, but no more then five (5)
				  minutes, or he will lose the contest.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.18 - WRITTEN REPORT TO COMMISSION REGARDING FOULS

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If, in any boxing contest, a contestant is penalized with the
				  loss of three or more rounds due to fouls, the referee and each judge must
				  report the matter to the commission, in writing, within twenty-four (24)
				  hours.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.19 - TECHNICAL KNOCKOUTS; TECHNICAL DECISIONS; TECHNICAL DRAWS; DISQUALIFICATIONS; NO CONTESTS

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A.
Technical knockouts
.
(1) When a
				cut is produced by a legal punch and the contest is stopped because of that
				cut, the injured boxer shall lose by a technical knockout and the commissions
				shall enter the letters TKO in the record.
(2) When a referee stops a contest to save
				any contestant from further punishment, he must award the other contestant the
				decision by a technical knockout.
(3) If a boxer sustains an injury from a fair
				blow and the injury is severe enough to terminate the bout, the injured boxer
				will lose by a TKO.
(a) Any contestant losing
				by a TKO shall receive a minimum of a thirty (30) day medical
				suspension.
(b) Any contestant
				losing by a KO shall receive a minimum of a sixty (60) day medical
				suspension.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.20 - COUNTING

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A.
Timekeeper calls off the seconds:
When a contestant is down, the
				timekeeper shall immediately commence calling off the seconds indicating the
				count with a motion of his arm.
B.
Referee picks up the count:
When the timekeeper commences calling
				off the seconds, the referee must immediately order the other contestant to a
				neutral corner and shall pick up the count from the timekeeper, indicating the
				count with a motion of his arm.
C.
Reaching the count of ten
.
(1)
				If a contestant is unable to continue at the count of ten, the referee shall
				declare the other contestant the winner by a knockout.
(2) If a contestant who has fallen or has
				been knocked out of the ring during the contest fails to be on his feet in the
				ring before the expiration of ten seconds, the referee shall count him out as
				if he were down.
(3) A contestant
				who has fallen or has been knocked out of the ring must return to the ring
				unassisted.
(4) If a contestant who
				has fallen fails to be on his feet in the ring at the time the round
				terminates, the timekeeper or referee, whoever has the count at the time, shall
				continue the count to ten (10). If the contestant fails to rise before the
				count of ten (10), the bout shall be awarded to the other contestant by a
				knockout in the round just ended.
(5) If a contestant has been knocked out of
				the ring at the time the round terminates, the timekeeper or referee, whoever
				has the count at the time, shall continue the count to twenty (20). If the
				contestant fails to rise before the count of twenty (20), the bout shall be
				awarded to the other contestant by a knockout in the round just ended. The
				contestant must return to the ring unaided.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 9 - SCORING SYSTEM › Section 15.6.9.21 - TERMINATION OF THE CONTEST

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The three-knockdown rule is NOT in effect. The contest may be
				  stopped at any time by the referee if he deems it necessary to protect the
				  health, safety, and welfare of either contestant.
A.
Contest terminated between
				rounds:
If the contest is terminated between rounds, the knockout must
				be recorded as having occurred in the round most recently terminated.
B.
Knockout recorded in subsequent
				round:
When the knockout occurs between rounds and the bell for the
				subsequent round has already sounded, the end of the contest shall be recorded
				in the subsequent round.
C.
Items thrown into the ring:
The throwing of towels, sponges, etc, into
				the ring by a contestant's corner men or seconds will NOT stop the
				contest.
D.
Injured
				contestant:
If a contestant is cut, the referee may interrupt the bout
				to consult the ringside physician to determine if the injured boxer can
				continue or not. If the ringside physician steps on the ring apron, the referee
				may call time-out and have the injured boxer examined by this physician. Final
				authority to stop or continue a bout rests with the referee.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.2 - SCOPE

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The provisions in Part 10 apply to all licensees of the
				  Commission.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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Part 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 is promulgated pursuant to
				  the Professional Athletic Competition Act, Sections
				  60-2A-1
				  through
				  60-2A-30,
				  NMSA 1978 (1980 Repl. Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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March 23, 2002, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  Section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective of Part 10 of Chapter 6 is to set forth all
				  Commission regulations regarding boxing classes and
				  championships.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.8 - STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

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A.
When A Boxer Must Defend
				Title:
A boxer holding a state championship title must defend his title
				against a suitable contender within six months after winning, or after last
				defending, his title, or his title may be vacated by the Commission.
B.
Challenge To The Title:
In
				the event a championship titleholder fails to defend his title, any boxer in
				the same class who is considered by the Commission to be a suitable contender,
				may, at the lapse of the six-month period, file a challenge with the
				Commission.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.9 - AMATEUR CONTESTS

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All provisions in this section apply to all amateur events,
				  contests, and exhibitions, unless the amateur event, contest, or exhibition is
				  conducted pursuant to the rules for that form that are approved by the
				  commission before the event, contest, or exhibition is
				  conducted.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.10 - PROCEDURE WHEN COMMISSION RECEIVES A CHALLENGE

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A.
Challenge Forwarded To Championship
				Titleholder:
Upon receipt of a challenge for the state championship
				title, the Commission shall forward the challenge to the championship
				titleholder, and announce the challenge to the title at the Commission
				office.
B.
Title Holder
				Agrees To Defend His Title:
Upon receipt of the challenge forwarded by
				the Commission, the championship titleholder must, within twenty (20) days
				after the announcement, enter into "Articles of Agreement" to defend his state
				championship title against the challenging contender.
C.
Title Holder Does Not Agree to
				Defend His Title:
In the event the championship titleholder does not
				enter into an agreement as specified in Subsection B of this rule, or
				capriciously refuses to promptly defend his state championship title, the title
				may be withdrawn from him by the Commission.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.11 - PROCEDURE IF MORE THAN ONE CHALLENGE IS RECEIVED

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A.
Commission Forwards and Announces
				Challenges:
In the event that the Commission receives challenges to the
				championship title from more than one contender, the Commission shall forward
				and announce the challenges as provided in Subsection A of 15.6.10.10
				NMAC.
B.
State Champion
				Selects His Challenger:
Upon receipt of the challenges from the
				Commission, the championship titleholder may, with the approval of the
				Commission, select to defend his title against any one of the
				challengers.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.12 - CHAMPIONSHIP FORFEIT

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In the event that a state championship titleholder is
				  permanently unable to physically qualify for the defense of his state title,
				  the Commission shall forfeit his championship and declare the title
				  vacant.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.13 - WEIGHT LIMITS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING CONTESTS

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A.
State Class Weights:
State
				championships are recognized only in the following classes; and the weight
				limit of each contestant in a state championship contest must comply with the
				list below:
(1) Junior Flyweight: 108 lbs. -
				Differential: 5 lbs.
(2) Flyweight:
				112 lbs. - Differential: 5 lbs.
(3)
				Batanweight: 118 lbs. - Differential: 7 lbs.
(4) Junior Featherweight: 122 lbs. -
				Differential: 8 lbs.
(5)
				Featherweight: 126 lbs. - Differential: 10 lbs.
(6) Junior Lightweight: 130 lbs. -
				Differential: 10 lbs.
(7)
				Lightweight: 135 lbs. - Differential: 10 lbs.
(8) Junior Welterweight: 140 lbs. -
				Differential: 12 lbs.
(9)
				Welterweight: 147 lbs. - Differential: 12 lbs.
(10) Junior Middleweight: 154 lbs. -
				Differential: 13 lbs.
(11)
				Middleweight: 160 lbs. - Differential: 13 lbs.
(12) Light Heavyweight: 175 lbs. -
				Differential: 14 lbs.
(13)
				Cruiserweight: 190 lbs. - Differential: 14 lbs.
(14) Heavyweight: No maximum weight for any
				contestant.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.14 - HOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAN BE LOST

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A championship can be lost by default; by forfeit; or by a
				  contestant's inability to pass the scale, but a championship can only be won by
				  a contender in a contest.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.15 - WEIGHT LIMITS IN NON-CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING CONTESTS

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The same weight limits listed in
				  15.6.10.13
				  NMAC will apply in non-championship boxing contests.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.16 - OVERWEIGHT BOXERS IN NON-TITLE BOXING CONTESTS

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Contestants in non-title boxing contests who are found to be
				  overweight under the terms of the contract, may be suspended by the Commission
				  after the match, for such period as the Commission may
				  decide.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 10 - BOXING CLASSES AND CHAMPIONSHIPS › Section 15.6.10.18 - CONTRACTS FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING CONTESTS

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All contracts for state championship boxing contests must be
				  signed at a Commission meeting.
A.
Posting Forfeit Monies:
On the date of the contract signing, the
				two contestants and the licensed corporation promoting the boxing contest will
				each post forfeit monies with the Commission.
(1) The contestants, the champion title
				holder and the challenger, will each deposit $50, if their purses are not more
				than $5,000.
(2) If the title bout
				purse for either contestant is more than $5,000, that contestant must post a
				deposit of 10% of his guaranteed purse.
(3) The promoter of the title contest must
				deposit an amount equal to the highest amount deposited by either
				contestant.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 11 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WRESTLING › Section 15.6.11.2 - SCOPE

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The provisions in Part 11 apply particularly to all persons
				  and parties licensed by the commission to participate in any manner in
				  wrestling exhibitions.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 11 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WRESTLING › Section 15.6.11.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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Part 11 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 is promulgated pursuant to
				  the Professional Athletic Competition Act, Sections
				  60-2A-1
				  through
				  60-2A-30,
				  NMSA 1978 (1980 Repl. Pamp.).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 11 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WRESTLING › Section 15.6.11.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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March 23, 2002, unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL › Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS › Part 11 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WRESTLING › Section 15.6.11.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective of Part 11 of Chapter 6 is to set forth all
				  commission regulations regarding wrestling exhibitions.