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

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-32a. Official(a) The payment of all officials shall be the responsibility of the promoter. The promoter shall only furnish such payment directly to the commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized represen¬tative who shall t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-33. Referee (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-33a. Announcer(a) The announcer shall not be in the direct and regular employ of the promoter, except for the function of announcing the contest or exhibition. (b) The announcer shall announce the name of the contestants, the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-34. Timekeepers (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-34a. Timekeeper(a) The timekeeper shall sit outside the combat area and next to the audio signal.(b) Each timekeeper shall have an audio signal and a stopwatch, all of which shall be submitted for approval to the commissioner …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-35. Duties of physicians (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; Transferred and AmendedJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)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-35a. Judge(a) Three judges shall be assigned to each bout.(b) Each judge shall sit outside the combat area.(c) At the conclusion of each round, each judge shall score each contestant’s performance.(d) At the conclusion of the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-36. Grounds for reprimand, suspension or revocation of a license or forfeiture of a purse (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; Transferred and AmendedJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)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-36a. Referee(a) The referee shall inspect each contestant’s body and gloves to make sure that no foreign substances have been applied and ensure compliance with sections 29-143j-54a to 29-143j-58a, inclusive, of the Regulation…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-37. Insurance (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-37a. Inspector(a) The commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative shall assign sufficient inspectors to ensure the proper enforcement of chapter 532a of the Connecticut General Statutes and regulations adopte…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-38. Who must be licensed (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-38a. Persons prohibited from holding a financial interest in a boxer, mixed martial arts competitor, promoter or managerNo official or employee of the commissioner, referee, judge or timekeeper may directly or indirectly have …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-39. Application for licensure or registration (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-39a. Physicians(a) Chief Physician (1) The physician shall be licensed for at least two years to practice medicine in this state. (2) The physician shall conduct a physical examination of a contestant prior to the department i…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-3a. When a contest or exhibition may be announcedNo individual may announce that a contest or exhibition shall take place unless the commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative has approved such contest or ex…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-4. Papers filed with the commissioner (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-40. Payment for license or registration (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-40a. FormsThe commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative shall approve the following forms to be used for contestants’ medical examinations: (1) Examinations required prior to licensing;(2) Weigh-in examinat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-41. Announcers (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-41a. Examination for licensureIn order to obtain a license, all contestants shall submit to a thorough medical examination by a physician licensed to practice in this state for at least two years, or in the case of an out-of-s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-42. Facility (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-42a. Examination prior to contest or exhibition(a) All contestants shall be examined by a physician at the official weigh-in or prior to entering the combat area. Such physician shall immediately file a written report of such …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-43. Judges (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-43a. Examination after bout(a) All contestants shall be examined by a physician following the conclusion of their individual bout. Such physician shall be assigned by the commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized represen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-44. Manager's license (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-44a. Examination of loser of six consecutive boutsAny contestant who loses six consecutive bouts, in any manner, shall undergo an examination of the types required by section 29-143j-41a of the Regulations of Connecticut State…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-45. Multiple licenses (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-45a. Special examination of a contestantAny injury or illness sustained by a contestant while in training or sparring shall be fully reported by the contestant or the contestant’s manager to the commissioner or such commission…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-46. Professional boxers (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-46a. Medical advisory boardThere shall be a medical advisory board consisting of six physicians, one chiropractor and one doctor of dental surgery, all duly licensed to practice in this state and appointed by the commissioner …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-47. Promoter's license (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-47a. Rules to safeguard the health of contestants(a) No contestant shall be allowed to participate in any contest or exhibition held under the provisions of chapter 532a of the Connecticut General Statutes until three days hav…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-48. Referees (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-48a. Weigh-in(a) The time and place for all weigh-in ceremonies of contests or exhibitions shall be determined by the commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative. (b) The contestants shall be weighed on scale…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-49. Seconds (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-49a. Weight limits for boxing(a) The weight limit for each boxer in each class is as follows: POUNDS CLASSIFICATION up to and including 105 Mini Flyweight/Strawweightover 105 up to and including 108 Light Flyweight over 108 up…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-4a. Number of rounds per contestThere shall be at least twenty-four scheduled rounds in any one scheduled boxing or mixed martial arts contest. (Effective November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-5. Persons prohibited from holding a financial interest in a boxer (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-50. Timekeepers and assistant timekeepers (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-50a. Weight Variances for boxing boutsThe following variances of weights between boxers may be permitted:VARIANCE IN POUNDS CLASSIFICATION not more than 3 Mini Flyweight/Strawweight not more than 3 Light Flyweight not more tha…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-51. Medical advisory board (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-51a. Weight limits for professional mixed martial arts(a) The weight limit for each professional mixed martial arts competitor in each class is as follows: POUNDSCLASSIFICATIONUp to and including 125Flyweight over 125 up to an…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-52. (Repealed) Repealed July 27, 2007.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-52a. Weight limits for amateur mixed martial arts (a) The weight limit for each amateur mixed martial arts competitor in each class is as follows: POUNDSCLASSIFICATIONUp to and including 112Flyweightover 112 up to and includin…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-53. (Repealed) Repealed July 27, 2007.

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-53a. Weight loss(a) In the commissioner’s or such commissioner’s authorized representative’s sole and exclusive discretion, a contestant may be allowed a second attempt to make weight in accordance with the following: (1) Not …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-54. Forms (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-54a. Bandages(a) Boxer’s bandages (1) In all classes up to and including middleweights, bandages on the hands of a boxer shall be restricted to soft surgical gauze not more than ten yards in length and two inches in width, hel…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 29-143j-55. Examination for licensure (Repealed) Repealed November 6, 2015.(Effective June 21, 1991; TransferredJuly 27, 2007; Repealed November 6, 2015)