Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection › 29-143j BOXING AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-1. Definitions (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; Transferred and AmendedJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-10. Contracts (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-10a. Disclosure of financial dealings or family relationshipsThe promoter producing a contest or exhibition shall have no financial dealings, directly or indirectly, with a manager, boxer or mixed martial arts competitor who i…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-11. Number of rounds per contest (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-11a. Papers filed with the commissionerAll applications, records and other papers or documents filed with or submitted to the commissioner become the property of the department. (Effective November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-12. When a contest may be announced (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; Transferred and AmendedJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-12a. RecordsAll records and other documents of any person licensed under chapter 532a of the Connecticut General Statutes that pertain to the licensed activity shall, during regular business hours, be subject to the inspection…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-13. Performance bond (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-13a. Duties of the promoter(a) All promoters shall make such arrangements to safeguard the premises where contests or exhibitions are conducted so as to ensure to the commissioner’s or such commissioner’s authorized representa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-14. Bandages (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-14a. Performance bond(a) The commissioner may require any promoter to furnish a surety bond to the commissioner in an amount deemed by the commissioner to be adequate to ensure reimbursement to the ticket holders and payment o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-15. Gloves (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-15a. Insurance(a) All promoters shall continuously provide insurance for the protection of boxers participating in contests or exhibitions produced by the promoter. Such insurance coverage shall provide for at least twenty tho…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-16. Miscellaneous (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-43j-16a. LiabilityAny person, firm or corporation that employs or contracts with a person to be a contestant in a mixed martial arts bout, contest or exhibition conducted pursuant to chapter 532a of the Connecticut General Statutes…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-17. Sanitation (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-17a. Who shall be licensed and registered(a) All boxing and mixed martial arts promoters, referees, judges, matchmakers, assistant matchmakers, timekeepers, announcers, professional and amateur boxers, professional and amateur…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-18. Shoes (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-18a. Application for licensure or registrationAll applications for licensure or registration shall be made on forms provided by the commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative. (Effective November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-19. Dressing rooms (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-19a. Payment for license or registrationPayment for each license or registration shall accompany the application. Payment may be made by cash, check or money order. Checks and money orders should be made payable to, ‘‘TREASURE…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-1a. DefinitionsAs used in sections 29-143j-1a to 29-143j-81a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) “Association of Boxing Commissions” means the organization comprised of state and tribal boxing com…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-2. Boxer's compensation (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-20. Duration of matches (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-20a. Promoter (a) In order to be licensed as a promoter, a business entity shall provide to the commissioner a certificate of good standing from the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State, a photocopy of the last ann…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-21. Loss of mouthpiece (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-21a. Matchmaker and Assistant MatchmakerThe fee for a matchmaker or assistant matchmaker’s license shall be one hundred thirty dollars.The fee for a matchmaker or assistant matchmaker’s license shall be one hundred thirty doll…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-22. Mandatory eight count (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 22a-143j-22a. Facility Registration(a) In order to be registered, the facility shall provide the following to the commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative: (1) Name and address of facility;(2) The name of the owne…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-23. Officials (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-23a. AnnouncersThe fee for an announcer’s license shall be thirty dollars.(Effective November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-24. Prohibited acts (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-24a. TimekeepersThe fee for a timekeeper’s license shall be thirty dollars.(Effective November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-25. Reporting to dressing rooms (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-25a. JudgesPrior to obtaining a license to judge, the applicant shall undergo an annual ophthalmological examination showing the applicant’s vision is at least 20/40 with or without correction. The fee for a judge’s license sh…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-26. Seconds (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-26a. RefereesPrior to obtaining a license to referee, the applicant shall annually undergo a complete physical examination, an ophthalmological examination showing the applicant’s vision is at least 20/40 with or without corre…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-27. Weigh-in (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-27a. Manager(a) All applications for a manager’s license shall contain a true statement of all persons associated with the manager including family members, employees, stockholders, partners and independent contractors. On the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-28. Duties of inspectors (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; Transferred and AmendedJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-28a. Boxers and mixed martial arts competitors(a) Identification Cards (1) Boxer-Federal Identification Card The commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative may issue a Federal Identification Card for the pur…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-29. Duties of the promoter (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-29a. Seconds and trainers(a) An applicant for a second’s license may be required to submit a recommendation from a licensed manager, matchmaker, promoter or such other proof regarding the individual’s qualifications as the com…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-2a. Professional Boxing Safety Act and the Unified Rules of Boxing and Mixed Martial ArtsThe Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996, 15 U.S.C. 89, as amended by the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act of 2000 and the regulatory gui…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-3. Disclosure of financial or family relationships (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-30. Officials (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-30a. Grounds(a) The following are grounds for the denial, suspension or revocation of a contestant’s license: (1) Receiving payment prior to the conclusion of the contest, absent full disclosure pursuant to section 29-143j-8a …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-31. Announcer (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-31a. Appeal(a) Any party adversely affected by a decision issued under the regulations may file a written appeal with the commissioner. The appeal shall contain a detailed statement of the reasons why the party believes the de…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-32. Judge (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)