R359-1-512. Announcer

(1) The promoter may select the event announcer.

(2) At the beginning of a contest, the announcer shall announce that the contest is under the auspices of the Commission.

(3) The announcer shall announce the names of the referee, judges, and timekeeper when the competitions are about to begin, and shall also announce the changes made in officials as the contest progresses.

(4) The announcer shall announce the names of all contestants, their weight, professional record, their city and state of residence, and country of origin if not a citizen.

(3) An announcer shall not engage in unprofessional conduct.

(4) The announcer is prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol and/or illicit drugs.

(a) At the request of the Commission, an announcer shall submit to a test of body fluids to determine the presence of drugs and/or alcohol. The event official shall give an adequate sample or it will deem to be a denial and prohibited from participating in future events. The promoter shall be responsible for any costs of testing.

(b) Unless the commission determines otherwise at a scheduled meeting, an announcer who tests positive for alcohol and/or illegal drugs shall be penalized as follows:

(i) First offense - 180 day prohibition from participating in unarmed combat events.

(ii) Second offense - 1 year prohibition from participating in unarmed combat events.

(iii) Third offense - 2 year prohibition from participating in unarmed combat events.