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Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-8 - Continuances

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Motions for extensions of time or for a continuance of the hearing to
				  another date or time shall be in writing and filed with the Administrator with a copy to
				  the parties. A motion for an extension or continuance shall state the reasons for the
				  request and specify the length of time requested. The Commission Chair or presiding
				  officer shall act upon such motion promptly and shall grant or deny such request at his
				  discretion. If the motion is denied, it may be renewed orally by the party at the hearing
				  before the Commission.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-9 - Subpoenas

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Issuance.
Subpoenas for the attendance
				of witnesses, the furnishing of information and the production of evidence shall be
				issued by the Administrator upon request by a party. Attorney filing a formal request for
				the issuance of subpoenas shall not be required. Subpoenas shall be served and a return
				made in the same manner as provided for in the Administrative Procedures Act.
(b)
Failure to obey.
The Commission may
				seek an appropriate judicial proceeding to compel compliance by persons who fail to obey
				a subpoena, who refuse to be sworn or make an affirmation at a hearing or who refuse to
				answer a proper question during a hearing. The hearing shall proceed despite any such
				refusal but the Commission may, in its discretion at any time, continue the proceedings
				as necessary to secure a court ruling.
(c)
Motions to quash.
Motions to quash subpoenas may be filed with the
				Administrator and will be ruled on by the Commission.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-10 - Record

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Record to be made.
A record of
				individual proceedings shall be made, including a tape recording or recording by a
				certified shorthand reporter of evidentiary proceedings. The recording will not be
				transcribed as a matter of course. A transcript may be obtained by submitting a written
				request and tendering payment in an amount sufficient to pay the cost of having the
				recording transcribed.
(b)
Court
				reporter.
A party may request a court reporter (CSR or LSR). The requesting party
				shall pay the costs, including the cost of providing the Commission with an original
				transcript for the record. The party requesting copies shall arrange for such with the
				reporter, and pay the costs. However, the official record shall be the audio tape of the
				Commission.
(c)
Maintained.
The
				record of a proceeding and the file containing the notices and the pleadings will be
				maintained in a location designated by the Administrator.
(d)
Designation on appeal.
On appeal, the
				parties may designate and counter-designate portions of the record to save costs,
				following the procedures applicable in the Administrative Procedures Act
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-11 - Administrative Law Judge

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Commission may
				appoint an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to conduct and preside over an individual
				proceeding. The person appointed shall be a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association. The
				ALJ shall have complete authority to conduct the proceedings and may take any action not
				inconsistent with the provisions of the rules of this Chapter or of the APA for the
				maintenance of order at hearings and for the expeditious, fair, and impartial conduct of
				the proceedings. The ALJ may also:
(1) arrange and issue
				notice of the date, time and place of hearings and conferences;
(2) establish the methods and procedures to be used in
				the presentation of the evidence;
(3)
				administer oaths and affirmations;
(4)
				regulate the course of the hearing and govern the conduct of participants;
(5) examine witnesses;
(6) rule on, admit, exclude and limit
				evidence;
(7) establish the time for filing
				motions, testimony, and other written evidence, briefs, findings, and other submissions,
				and hold the record open for such purposes;
(8) rule on motions and other pending procedural
				matters.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-12 - Order of procedure

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Generally that
				of civil proceedings.
The order of procedure in hearings in all individual
				proceedings shall generally follow that which applies in civil proceedings at law. Each
				party may make a brief opening statement; present witnesses, documents and exhibits on
				its behalf; cross-examine adverse witnesses; and make closing arguments. The rules of
				evidence shall be those specified by the APA. At the discretion of the Commission, any
				party may reopen the case in chief, even after the adverse party has rested. Parties may
				stipulate to any lawful matter.
(b)
Rulings.
The Commission Chair or presiding officer shall rule on the
				admissibility of evidence and objections to evidence, on motions or objections raised
				during hearings, and may rely on the advice of Commission legal counsel . Any party may
				object to a ruling considered erroneous. All objections shall be made promptly or be
				deemed waived. Parties shall be deemed to have taken exception to any adverse ruling. The
				Commission may, on its own motion, overrule the ruling of the Chair on any
				objection.
(c)
Briefs.
The
				Commission may require the parties to submit briefs or proposed findings and conclusions
				before ruling on the matter at issue, specify the time of filing and shall rule on such
				proposed findings.
(d)
Findings and
				conclusions.
The Commission shall hear all evidence and arguments applicable in a
				case and shall prepare Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as part of the final
				order.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-13 - Default

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any Respondent or other person who fails to appear as directed, after receipt of notice as provided by these rules, may be determined to have waived the right to appear and present a defense to the allegations contained in the notice and/or petition. A final order in such proceeding may be issued by the Commission granting by default the relief prayed for in the petition.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-14 - Final Order

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Hearing.
If a proposed order has been filed, the Commission shall review all exceptions and
				briefs before rendering an order. The Commissioner may adopt, amend, or reject any
				proposed findings or conclusions.
(b)
Issuance.
At the conclusion of the proceedings after review of the record
				and/or proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Commission shall issue a
				Final Order reflecting the findings of fact made, the conclusions of law reached, and
				specifying the action to be taken.
(c)
Notice.
The Administrator shall notify the parties either personally or by
				mail of the issuance of an order by the Commission . A copy of the order shall be
				provided to any party and its attorney.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-15 - Reconsideration

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Any party may petition for rehearing, reopening or reconsideration of any decision in an individual proceeding within ten days of its entry, pursuant to APA § 317. Nothing shall prevent reconsideration of a matter in accordance with other statutory provisions.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-16 - Settlement

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Unless precluded by law, individual proceedings may be resolved by agreed settlement or consent order, with the concurrence of the Commission.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-17 - Enforcement of final orders

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Commission may apply for judicial enforcement of Final Orders.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2281, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 1 - General Agency Rules › Subchapter 9 - Procedure In Individual Proceedings › Section 92:1-9-18 - Emergency actions

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Pursuant to 75 O.S  §§  314  and  314.1,  if the Commission finds
				  that the public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, the
				  Commission may take such action, including the summary suspension of a license, pending
				  the final outcome of an individual proceedings instituted pursuant to the Administrative
				  Procedures Act.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-1 - Purpose

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The purpose of this Chapter is to implement the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act and to protect, maintain and improve the safety and welfare of the participants of professional boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, elimination tournaments, and mixed martial arts, as well as the general public.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-3 - Prohibited activities

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
No person shall engage in any activities regulated by this chapter within this state without first obtaining a license from the Commission.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-4 - Licenses process

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) All participants must apply for and be issued a license before participating in an event.
(b) Each applicant for a license shall request an official application from the Commission. The Commission will not process any application for a license that does not contain the proper fee and all information required from the applicant. All licenses expire on June 30 of each year following the date of issuance.
(c) Each participant shall consistently use the same name in events. Each participant shall provide the Commission with the participant's legal name and the name to be used in events, if any.
(d) The license fees and permit fees shall be:
(1) Professional Promoter - $250.00
(2) Combative Sports Practitioner Fee - $30.00
(3) Referee Fee - $50.00
(4) Judge - $50.00
(5) Matchmaker - $150.00
(6) Second - $25.00
(7) Announcer - $20.00
(8) Timekeeper - $40.00
(9) Vendor - $50.00
(10) Event Permit Boxing - $50.00
(11) Event Permit MMA - $100.00
(12) Event Permit Wrestling - $50.00
(13) National MMA ID Cards - $20.00
(14) Federal Boxer ID Cards - $20.00
(15) Replacement License, Permit or ID - $15.00
(16) Fight Fax Records - $5.00 per record requested
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-5 - Sanctioning permits

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Every professional combative sports event and amateur mixed martial arts event must be sanctioned by the Commission.
(b) The promoter shall obtain a separate sanctioning permit for each event from the Commission before each event. The request for the sanctioning permit, fee and bout card must be received by the Commission no later than 4 working days prior to the event.
(c) The Commission will not approve sanctioning permits between human participants and non-humans or between males and females. A male participant is a person of the heterogametic sex born with XY chromosomes. A female participant is a person born of the homogametic sex with XX chromosomes.
(d) The fee for sanctioning an event for boxing, kickboxing, or wrestling shall be $25.00.
(e) No licensed promoter, official or participant shall serve in any capacity at events for which the Commission has denied a sanctioning permit.
(f) The notice of sanction issued by the Commission shall comply with the requirements of the Act.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1695, eff 7-27-12
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-6 - Promoters

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) No person shall promote any event without obtaining a license from the Commission.
(b) A promoter shall:
(1) Provide the following proof of insurance a minimum of 24 hours prior to the event:
(A) Medical benefit policy in the amount of at least $10,000 for each participant with the promoter being responsible for the deductable payments on insurance claims;
(B) Death benefit policy in the amount of at least $10,000 for each participant;
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-7 - Denial of license or permit

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Commission may deny any application for license that does not comply with the requirements of the Act or this chapter. Furthermore, the Commission shall deny a license to an applicant who has competed in an event not sanctioned by a state or tribal commission for a period of 60 days from the date of the event. Participants who are currently licensed by the Commission shall not be approved to compete until 60 days from the date of their last non-state or non-tribal commission sanctioned fight.
(b) The Commission may refuse to issue any sanctioning permit because of the unavailability of an inspector, because the location of the event is determined by the Commission to be inadequate or unsafe, because the application is incomplete, or for any other reason under the Act.
(c) The Commission may deny any type of new or renewal license or sanctioning permit to an applicant having an unpaid license fee, sanctioning permit fee, pending security forfeiture, or assessment due the Commission pursuant to the Act or this chapter.
(d) The Commission shall not allow a boxing event to be conducted without a minimum of four (4) bouts or a mixed martial arts event without a minimum of seven (7) bouts unless otherwise approved by the Commission. Promoters and matchmakers who do not have the number of bouts scheduled at the designated start time for the event are responsible for all costs for payments to officials and costs incurred by the Commission in preparation for the event.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 213, eff 10-8-09 through 7-14-10 (emergency)1; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-8 - Disciplinary action

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Commission may take disciplinary action against:
(1) any licensee who violates any provision of the Act or any rule or order of the Commission;
(2) any licensee who fails to follow the instructions of a Commission representative at a sanctioned event;
(3) any licensee who engages in unsportsmanlike conduct including but not limited to the use of foul and abusive language or mannerisms;
(4) any participant in a contest who fails to strive earnestly in good faith to win or who commits flagrant or repeated fouls;
(5) any licensee who engages in conduct at any time or place or in any manner that is deemed by the Commission to reflect discredit to combative sports; or
(6) any licensee who is convicted or pleads guilty or nolo contendre to a felony or to a crime of moral turpitude.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-9 - Inspectors

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Commission will assign inspectors necessary for the conduct of events pursuant to the requirements of the Act and this chapter.
(b) During events, all officials and participants at all times shall be under the direction of the Administrator and/or the inspectors.
(c) Employees and inspectors of the Commission shall not have any interest in or connection with, either directly or indirectly, any promotion of either professional boxing, mixed martial arts, or kickboxing in this state or have any interest, directly or indirectly, in any event or participant.
(d) The Commission may audit the ticket and sales document at any time.
(e) Before the start of an event, the Commission or an inspector must check all participants, promoters, matchmakers, announcers, seconds, timekeepers, and referees for licenses issued by the Commission. Any of those persons without a current license issued by the Commission shall not participate in the event.
(f) The Commission or an inspector must be present in the dressing rooms at the designated time for weighing in participants and inspecting all equipment.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 92:10-1-10 - Tickets

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Every person admitted to a sanctioned event shall:
(1) Pay the retail price of and have a ticket,
(2) Be issued a complimentary ticket or pass,
(3) Have a valid license as an official, participant, or vendor for the event,
(4) Be a designated representative of the Commission.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-1 - General Provision

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
In addition to Subchapter 1, Subchapter 3 shall apply to boxing and kickboxing.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-2 - The Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 and the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Commission hereby adopts by reference the current rules and guidelines adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) for issuance of identification cards, suspension of licenses, and reporting event results required by the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 and the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. Any amendment to the rules and guidelines of the ABC in the above stated areas shall be deemed adopted by the Commission by reference, unless the Commission takes affirmative action to the contrary within sixty (60) after notification thereof.
(b) The OSAC Shall be a member in good standing of The Association of Boxing Commissions. The OSAC shall use ABC prescribed data bases for reporting purposes.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-3 - Issuance of federal identification cards

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Boxers shall complete an application to be provided by the Commission. The application shall request information regarding the applicant's full name, residence or business street address, weight, height, eye color, hair color, date of birth, social security number for purposes of identification only.
(b) Applicants must provide a valid driver's license with a recent photo of the applicant or some other government issued proof of identity with a recent photo of the applicant and one other form of identification.
(c) The Commission will obtain an identification number for each boxer pursuant to the rules and guidelines of the Association of Boxing Commissions.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-4 - Boxing and kickboxing promoters [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Revoked at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-5 - Matchmakers

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) In boxing, the promoter and matchmaker shall not be the same person.
(b) If the matchmaker is employed by the promoter, both the matchmaker and the promoter are jointly responsible for matches made and compliance with applicable state laws, including the Act, and the rules in this chapter.
(c) The duties of the matchmaker shall include arranging the event, matching the participants as to weight and experience and ensuring that all the required equipment is in its place. While the events are in progress, the matchmaker shall cooperate with the inspector and is responsible to the Commission for the actions of the promoter.
(d) The matchmaker shall provide to the Commission the legal name, federal id number or national mma id number for all participants. The matchmaker shall indicate on the tentative bout list submitted to the Commission whether the participant is a debut fighter. If the name of a debut fighter contained on the tentative bout list is not the same as the name on the fighter's picture ID, the fighter will not be approved to participate unless granted an exception by the Commission.
(e) Matches shall be finalized a minimum of 24 hours prior to the start time of the event and shall not be changed unless otherwise approved by the Commission.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-6 - Boxing and kickboxing referees

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a bout. The referee is charged with the enforcement of all Commission rules that apply to the conduct of the event and the conduct of the participant and participant's second(s) while the participant is in the ring. Before the Commission issues a referee's license, the applicant must certify that the applicant has read the Act and these rules. The Commission may require that the applicant take and pass a written test, to be conducted by the Commission covering the Act, this Chapter, and the rules of the sport as published by national or international sanctioning bodies for the sport of boxing, as designated by the Commission. Referees shall not wear spectacles, unless they are of the sport-style goggles or contacts, while refereeing.
(b) Before starting each bout, the referee shall check with each judge and the timekeeper to determine if each is ready. He will also obtain the name of the chief second in each corner. The referee shall require that the chief second control the activities in that participant's corner under the rules of this chapter.
(c) The Commission shall name the referee and its decision shall be final.
(d) The referee shall stop an event if the referee deems advisable when:
(1) The physical condition of one (1) or both of the participants requires stopping,
(2) One (1) of the participants is clearly outclassed by the opponent,
(3) The referee decides that a participant is not making a best effort, or
(4) For any other reason the referee deems sufficient.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-8 - Suspension procedures for boxers

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The Commission will notify the Association of Boxing Commissions, or its designee, of any determination or final order suspending or revoking a license or permit of a boxer or boxing event.
(b) The Commission shall immediately suspend the license of any boxer required to be licensed pursuant to the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 due to:
(1) Recent knockout or series of consecutive losses, un-sportsmanlike conduct,
(2) An injury, requirement for a medical procedure, or physician denial of certification,
(3) Failure of a drug test,
(4) The use of false aliases, or falsifying, or attempting to falsify, official identification cards or documents, or
(5) Suspension or revocation of license by the Association of Boxing Commission or a state, or tribal boxing commission.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-9 - Fouls [REVOKED]

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Revoked at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-10 - Ringside physician

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) A physician shall be in charge of all pre-bout physical examinations. The physician shall be at ringside during all boxing and kickboxing events and, if called upon, ready to advise the referee.
(b) The ringside side physician must be a state licensed medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO).
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-11 - Timekeepers

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) No licensed timekeeper shall act as a timekeeper at any boxing, mixed martial arts, elimination tournament, or kickboxing match in this State unless the match is held in accordance with the rules in this Chapter.
(b) The timekeeper shall have during the performance of the timekeeper's duties a bell and at least two (2) stopwatches. In addition, the timekeeper shall have a whistle, and a hammer or wooden mallet.
(c) The timekeeper shall be located within his arm length of the bell in a seat designated by the Commission. No match shall begin or continue unless the timekeeper is in his designated seat.
(d) The timekeeper shall not use the whistle, bell, or other instrument during the progress of a round except in the manner and at the time authorized in this Chapter.
(e) Ten seconds before the beginning of each round, the timekeeper shall give warning to the seconds of each participant by blowing the whistle. Ten seconds before the end of each round, the timekeeper shall give warning by pounding three times on the ring floor or the table where the timekeeper is stationed.
(f) If directed by the referee, the timekeeper shall take time out.
(g) The timekeeper shall strike the bell to signify the beginning and ending of each round.
(h) If a match ends before the scheduled number of rounds, the timekeeper shall inform the referee and the Commission of the exact duration of the match.
(i) The timekeeper shall be familiar with and perform such other duties as set forth these Rules.
(j) In the event that an automatic time keeping machine is available, it may be used, providedhowever, that manual time keeping is maintained in the event of equipment failure.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1255, eff 5-28-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-12 - Announcers

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Boxing, mixed martial arts, eliminations tournaments, and kickboxing events must have a licensed announcer.
(b) Announcers shall announce the names of the officials, the participants, the participants' correct weights, the decisions of the referee and judges. Promoters shall provide equipment and facilities for announcing.
(c) Introductions and announcements made to the general public must includethe statement "Sanctioned by the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission."
(d) At the end of each bout, the inspector shall deliver the score cards to the announcer who shall announce the results and immediately return the cards to the inspector.
(e) No promoter shall permit any individual to act as an announcer without an announcer's license.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-13 - Seconds

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) No licensed second shall act as a second at any boxing, mixed martial arts, elimination tournaments, or kickboxing match in this State unless the match is held in accordance with the rules of this Chapter.
(b) Seconds must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(c) Each participant shall be allowed no more than four seconds, one of whom shall be designated the chief second. The chief second shall be in charge of the participant's corner and be responsible for the conduct of all seconds, and shall be held responsible for any violation committed by any second. All seconds shall adhere to direction given by the Commission. Seconds shall not interfere with the Commission Inspectors' duties, use foul language, or threaten physical harm.
(d) The chief second of any participant shall have at the ringside a stool, a pair of scissors, a towel, a clean water bucket, a container of drinking water and/or electrolyte drinks, and tape and bandages.
(e) First aid and other ring equipment of a second shall in all cases and at all times before, during, and after use, be available for inspection by the physician and the Commission whose decision shall be final as to the propriety of its use.
(f) Seconds shall not by word or action attempt to heckle or annoy his participant's opponent. Seconds shall not knock or pound on the ring floor.
(g) No second shall attempt to render aid to a participant who has been counted out during the course of a match before the physician has examined the participant.
(h) If any second enters the ring during any bout, the participant of that second shall lose the bout by disqualification. If a second mounts the ring apron during any bout, the participant of that second shall lose the bout by technical knockout (TKO).
(i) The excessive or undue spraying of water on any fighter between rounds is prohibited.
(j) Only one second shall be allowed in the ring. No second shall enter the ring until the bell indicates the end of a round. The second shall leave the ring at the sound of the timekeeper's whistle, which indicates ten (10) seconds remain before the start of the next round. Prior to the beginning of each round, the entire ring platform and ropes shall be cleared of all obstructions, including buckets, stools, towels, and other articles; and none of these articles shall again be placed on the ring platform until the bell has sounded indicating the end of the round.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1583, eff 4-24-02 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-14 - Judges for boxing and kickboxing

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Three (3) judges shall together score each bout and each round.
(b) The Commission shall appoint the judges and its decision shall be final.
(c) A judge shall be seated on a high stool between the ring posts, not on the same side as another judge, with a clear view of the ring.
(d) Judges shall score the contest using the 10-point must system.
(e) The "10-point must system" means the winner of each round receives 10 points as determined by clean hitting, effective aggressiveness, defense, and ring generalship. The loser of the round shall receive less than 10 points.
(f) Judges shall score each round of the contest on an individual scorecard. Each scorecard must be signed by the scoring judge. The Commission shall furnish the judges with official scorecards. The referee shall collect the scorecard from each judge and shall present the scorecards to the inspector before the start of each subsequent round.
(g) If a judge becomes incapacitated and is unable to complete the scoring of a contest, a timeout shall be called and an alternate licensed judge shall immediately be assigned to score the contest from that point. If the incapacity of a judge is not noticed during a round, the referee shall score that round and the substitute judge shall score all subsequent rounds.
(h) The Commission may require an applicant for a judge's license to take and pass a written test, to be conducted by the Commission covering the Act, this Chapter and the rules of the sport as published by national or international sanctioning bodies for the sport of boxing, as designated by the Commission.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-15 - Liability of matchmakers and promoters

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The promoter and matchmaker shall be subject to disciplinary action for a match in which one of the participants is disproportionately outclassed. Persistent lack of judgment by a promoter or matchmaker in arranging matches shall be regarded as sufficient grounds for disciplinary action.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1255, eff 5-28-02
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 3 - Boxing and Kickboxing Participants › Section 92:10-3-16 - Matched participants

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
The Commission shall not allow a boxing contest in which the participants are not fairly matched.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-1 - Class and weight for boxing and kickboxing participants

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Boxing and kickboxing weights and classes for participants are as follows:
(1) Flyweight is 112 lbs. or under
(2) Bantamweight is more than 112 to 118 lbs.
(3) Featherweight is more than 118 to 126 lbs.
(4) Jr. Lightweight is more than 126 to 130 lbs.
(5) Lightweight is more than 130 to 135 lbs.
(6) Jr. Welterweight is more than 135 to 140 lbs.
(7) Welterweight is more than 140 to 147 lbs.
(8) Jr. Middleweight is more than 147 to 154 lbs.
(9) Middleweight is more than 154 to 160 lbs.
(10) Light Heavyweight is more than 160 to 175 lbs.
(11) Cruiserweight is more than 175 to 195 lbs.
(12) Heavyweight is all over 195 lbs.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-2 - Weigh-in

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Within 36 hours before an event, or as otherwise determined by the Commission to benefit the safety and health of the participants, the Commission or an inspector shall weigh in each participant. The weigh-in shall occur in the presence of other participants to the extent practicable.
(b) Only those participants who have been approved for the event shall be permitted to weigh in.
(c) The location of the weigh-in shall be approved by the Commission. There shall be only one scheduled weigh-in per event. Participants who cannot be at the scheduled weigh-in will weigh in at the discretion of the Commission at a time and place directed by the Commission.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3301, eff 8-9-00 (emergency); Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1523, eff 7-25-13
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-3 - Requirements for boxing or kickboxing ring

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The ring shall be not less than 16 feet square or more than 32 feet square within the ropes or as otherwise approved by the Commission. The ring floor shall extend at least 12 inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor shall be padded with ensolite or another similar closed-cell foam. Padding shall 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 shall not be used.
(b) The ring platform shall not be more than 5 feet above the floor of the building unless approved by the Commission, and shall be provided with steps for use by participants and ring officials.
(c) Ring posts shall be of a metal not less than three inches in diameter. Ring posts shall be at least 18 inches away from the ropes.
(d) There shall be four ring ropes, not less than one inch in diameter and wrapped in soft material.
(e) Spectator seats shall not be closer than six feet (6') from the outside edge of the apron of the ring, unless otherwise determined and approved by the Commission. The ringside area shall be under the jurisdiction of the inspector for the use of designated working officials, participants, seconds, judges, referees, physicians, announcer, media representatives, and Commission representatives. Promoters are responsible to see that the working area is controlled and free of nonessential individuals. The inspectors shall be provided seating next to the announcer and in each corner of a participant.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1255, eff 5-28-02; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-4 - Gloves for boxing and kickboxing

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Gloves shall be examined by the Commission before a contest by the referee and the inspector. If gloves are found to be broken or unclean or if the padding is found to be misplaced or lumpy, they shall be changed before the contest begins.
(b) A promoter shall be required to have on hand two (2) extra sets of 10-ounce gloves and two (2) extra sets of 8-ounce gloves.
(c) Gloves shall weigh at least 8 ounces for those boxers who weigh 147 pounds or less and at least 10 ounces for those who weigh over 147 pounds. All gloves must be thumb attached or thumbless and approved by the Commission. When two participants differ in weight classes, the participants shall wear the gloves required for the higher weight classification.
(d) The laces shall be tied on the outside of the back of the wrist of the gloves and shall be secured. The tips of the laces shall be removed.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2208, eff 7-25-11
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-5 - Hand wraps

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Participant's hand wraps shall consist of gauze not more than 20 yards long and not more than two (2) inches wide. The use of adhesive tape over the knuckles is strictly prohibited. The adhesive tape shall not cover any part of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. The gauze shall be held in place by not more than eight (8) feet of adhesive tape per hand. Strips of adhesive tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandage.
(b) Hand wraps shall be adjusted in the dressing room under the supervision of an inspector.
(c) The use of water or any other substance other than adhesive tape on the hand wraps is prohibited.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-6 - Mouthpieces

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
A round shall not begin until the participant's protective mouthpiece is in place. If, during a round, the mouthpiece falls out of the participant's mouth, the referee shall, at the next lull, stop the bout and escort the participant to the corner. The mouthpiece shall be rinsed out and replaced in the participant's mouth by a second in that participant's corner and the contest shall continue. If the referee determines that the mouthpiece was intentionally ejected by the participant, the referee may direct the judges to deduct points from that participant's score for the round.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1255, eff 5-28-02
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-7 - Use or administration of any substance

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) The use or administration of drugs, stimulants, or non-prescription preparations by or to a participant during a contest is prohibited, except as provided in subsection (c) and (d) of this section.
(b) Participants may consume electrolyte drinks or water during the course of a contest. A licensed second or participant shall have an inspector and/or the Commission examine and approve electrolyte drinks before they are administered. The administering of substance other than electrolyte drinks and/or water to a participant during a contest is prohibited.
(c) Discretionary use of petroleum jelly, and nothing else shall be allowedon the face, arms, or any other part of the participant's body. The excessive use of petroleum jelly is strictly prohibited and the referee shall cause any excessive petroleum jelly to be removed.
(d) In case of a cut, only the topical use of the following is allowed: a solution of adrenaline 1/1000, avetine, and thrombin.
(e) The ringside physician shall monitor the use and application of any foreign substances administered to a participant before or during a contest. The chief second shall surrender to the Commission or the physician, immediately upon request, any substance for laboratory analysis.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2277, eff 7-11-03
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-8 - Ringside equipment

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Each promoter shall provide all of the following:
(1) A sufficient number of buckets for use by the participants.
(2) Stools for use by the second.
(3) Rubber gloves for use by the referees, second, ringside physicians, and inspectors.
(4) Containers for participants to spit in.
(5) Seats at ringside for the assigned officials. The physician shall be seated near the steps into the ring.
(6) A bell.
(7) A public address system.
(8) A separate dressing room for each sex, if participants of both sexes are participating.
(9) A separate room for physical examinations.
(10) A separate dressing room shall be provided for officials, unless the physical arrangements of the contest site make an additional dressing room impossible.
(11) Adequate security personnel.
(12) High stools for use by the judges.
Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 92 - Oklahoma State Athletic Commission › Chapter 10 - Rules For Boxing And Other Activities › Subchapter 5 - Professional Boxing and Kickboxing Events › Section 92:10-5-9 - Boxing and kickboxing officials

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) All officials except the announcer shall be assigned by the Commission. The announcer shall be selected by the promoter for the event.
(b) The officials for each event shall consist of not less than the following:
(1) One referee,
(2) Three judges,
(3) One timekeeper, and
(4) One physician.