PROPOSED RULES
(Professional Athletics)
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 99-09-083.
Title of Rule: WAC 36-12-364 Rule exceptions boxing bouts and 36-14-100 Rule exceptions.
Purpose: To allow the department to expand and clarify safety standards to be used for professional boxing world title and martial arts contests.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 67.08.017(1).
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 67.08.017(9).
Summary: Rules define safety standards for professional boxing world title and martial arts contests.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The professional athletics program regulates boxing including martial arts events. Professional safety rules for these professions are developed by national and international sanctioning bodies. This proposed rule allows the Department of Licensing to use the rules developed by these sanctioning bodies for title boxing contests or any martial arts contest.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Michael Schneider, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building #2, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 753-3713.
Name of Proponent: Washington State Boxing Officials Association and United Full Contact Federation, private.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Set standards of professional practice for boxing and martial arts contests. World boxing contests and martial arts contests can be held in this state using national and international standards for safety.
Proposal does not change existing rules.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. There are fewer than fifty businesses affected by this rule.
Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption.
Hearing Location: Department of Licensing, 405 Black Lake Boulevard, Building #2, BPD Conference Room #1, Olympia, WA, on July 29, 1999, at 1:30 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jim Hood by July 19, 1999, TDD (360) 586-2788, or (360) 753-3713.
Submit Written Comments to: Michael Schneider, Program Manager, Department of Licensing, Professional Athletics Section, P.O. Box 9649, Olympia, WA 98507-9649, fax (360) 644-2550, by July 23, 1999.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 13, 1999.
June 17, 1999
Michael W. Schneider
Manager
OTS-3093.2
NEW SECTION
WAC 36-12-364
Rule exceptions boxing bouts.
If boxing events involving world championships are held, in addition to chapter 36-12 WAC, the department may use the Unified Championship Rules as adopted by the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Council, World Boxing Organization, and International Boxing Federation, or rules established by any other professional boxing organization that afford a similar level of safety to participants. A copy of any world championship boxing rules used by the department may be obtained through correspondence to the Washington state department of licensing.
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OTS-3092.2
Professional Martial Arts
If a martial arts, kickboxing, muay thai or pankration event is held, in addition to chapter 36-12 WAC, the department may use the Rules of Competition as established by the United Full Contact Federation, or rules of competition established by any other professional martial arts organization that afford a similar level of safety to participants. A copy on any Rules of Competition used by the department may be obtained through correspondence to the Washington state department of licensing.
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