Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R359. Governor, Economic Development, Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission |
R359-1. Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission Act Rule |
R359-1-102. Definitions
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In addition to the definitions in Title 63C, Chapter 11, the following definitions are adopted for the purpose of this Rule:
(1) "Boxing" means the sport of attack and defense using the fist, covered by an approved boxing glove.
(2) "Designated Commission member" means a member of the Commission designated as supervisor for a contest and responsible for the conduct of a contest, as assisted by other Commission members, Commission personnel, and others, as necessary and requested by the designated Commission member.
(3) "Drug" means a controlled substance, as defined in Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act, or alcohol.
(4) "Elimination Tournament" means a contest involving unarmed combat in which contestants compete in a series of matches until not more than one contestant remains in any weight category.
(5) "Mandatory count of eight" means a required count of eight that is given by the referee of a boxing contest to a contestant who has been knocked down.
(6) "Unprofessional conduct" is as defined in Subsection 63C-11-302(25), and is defined further to include the following:
(a) as a promoter, failing to promptly inform the Commission of all matters relating to the contest;
(b) as a promoter, substituting a contestant in the 24 hours immediately preceding the scheduled contest without approval of the Commission;
(c) violating the rules for conduct of contests;
(d) testing positive for drugs or alcohol in a random body fluid screen before or after participation in any contest;
(e) testing positive for HIV, Hepatitis B or C;
(f) failing or refusing to comply with a valid order of the Commission or a representative of the Commission; and
(g) entering into a secret contract that contradicts the terms of the contract(s) filed with the Commission.
(h) providing false or misleading information to the Commission or a representative of the Commission;
(i) behaving at any time or place in a manner which is deemed by the Commission to reflect discredit to unarmed combat;
(j) engaging in any activity or practice that is detrimental to the best interests of unarmed combat;
(k) knowing that an unarmed contestant suffered a serious injury prior to a contest or exhibition and failing or refusing to inform the Commission about that serious injury.
(l) conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, except for minor traffic violations.
(7) A "training facility" is a location where ongoing, scheduled training of unarmed combat contestants is held.