District of Columbia Administrative Code

2024 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2025 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2026 PERMITS FOR EVENTS 2026.1 Except as provided in § 2026.2, no person shall hold an event or telecast an event without a permit issued pursuant to this chapter. 2026.2 A permit is not required for an event for which no prize or purse is offered or for which no admission fee is…

2027 TELECAST REQUIREMENTS 2027.1 A person presenting a telecast shall file with the Commission, within seventy- two (72) hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the telecast, a report setting forth the following: (a) The identity and address of the telecas…

2028 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2029 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2030 PROHIBITED DRUGS AND METHODS 2030.1 Unless a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) has been granted in accordance with this section, the Commission may take disciplinary action against a contestant’s license, or bar a contestant’s participation in any bout, if it finds that the co…

2031 CONDUCT OF LICENSEES 2031.1 A licensee under this chapter shall conduct himself or herself professionally at all times. 2031.2 A licensee shall not: (a) Use profane or abusive language; (b) Make a threat against or inflict bodily harm upon boxing officials or members of the …

2032 CONTESTS BETWEEN OPPOSITE SEXES 2032.1 No contest shall be conducted, and no contestant shall engage in a contest, between opposite sexes. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3710, 3720 (May 20, 1988). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for thi…

2033 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2034 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2035 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2036 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2037 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2038 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2039 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2040 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 3-606

2041 DENIALS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 2041.1 The Commission may take one or more of the actions listed in § 2041.4 against an applicant or licensee for the violation of this chapter or chapters 21, 22, or 23 of this title, and in the case of an applicant, for conduct that would c…

2042 WITHHOLDING AND FORFEITURE OF THE PURSE 2042.1 The Commission shall withhold, or order to be withheld, in whole or part, a contestant’s purse, if: (a) The referee determines that a contestant has committed a foul intentionally; (b) The referee stops the contest because the r…

2043 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING 2043.1 Each applicant or licensee shall be notified and given an opportunity to be heard before the Commission takes any of the following actions: (a) Denies a license for any cause other than failure to pass a required…

2044 CONDUCT OF HEARINGS 2044.1 A hearing before the Commission is open to the public. 2044.2 Except when a hearing officer is designated, a majority of the members of the Commission must be present to hear evidence and render a decision. 2044.3 A respondent entitled to a hearing…

2045 BURDEN OF PROOF 2045.1 The District of Columbia has the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence in a disciplinary action by the Commission listed in § 2043.1(b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (h), or (i). 2045.2 The applicant has the burden of proof by a preponderance of th…

2046 CONDUCT OF PARTIES AND COUNSEL AT THE HEARING 2046.1 All parties at a hearing shall maintain decorum and good order at all times, and the Commission may exclude or have removed from the hearing room any person violating any reasonable order of the chairperson of the Commissi…

2047 RECORD OF HEARING 2047.1 In all hearings conducted under this chapter, the Commission shall make a complete record of all evidence presented during the course of a hearing. 2047.2 The Commission shall make a transcript of a hearing on a proposed action specified in § 2043.1(…

2048 DECISIONS OF THE COMMISSION 2048.1 The Commission shall render a decision, in writing, no later than ninety (90) days after the date the hearing is completed. 2048.2 A decision of the Commission adverse to a respondent shall contain the following: (a) Findings of fact; (b) C…

2049 REOPENING PROCEEDINGS 2049.1 If because of accident, sickness, or other good cause, a person fails to appear for a scheduled hearing, the person may apply within thirty (30) days to reopen the proceedings. If the Commission finds the cause sufficient, the Commission shall pr…

2050 JUDICIAL REVIEW 2050.1 A person aggrieved by an adverse decision of the Commission, issued after a hearing, may seek a review of the decision by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. 2050.2 Filing notice of appeal does not act as a stay of the order of the Commission. 2…

2051 RECONSIDERATION OR REINSTATEMENT 2051.1 A person whose application for a license or renewal of a license has been denied or whose license has been suspended or revoked, may, by filing a new application accompanied by the proper fee, request the Commission to reconsider the m…

2052 COMPUTATION OF TIME 2052.1 In computing any period of time specified in this chapter, the day of the act, event, or default is not be counted, and the last day of the period is counted unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday, or day on which the Department is official…

2053 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS LICENSE 2053.1 No person shall compete in a professional or amateur mixed martial arts event without a mixed martial arts license issued pursuant to this chapter. 2053.2 An applicant for a mixed martial arts license shall prove to the satisfaction of the C…

2099 DEFINITIONS 2099.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases have the meanings ascribed: Act - the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, as amended, D.C. Code §§ 2-601 to 2-610 (1994 Repl. and 1999 Supp.). Commission - the District of Colum…

2100 APPLICABILITY 2100.1 This chapter applies to boxing events, professional and amateur, in the District of Columbia and to the participants in these events. 2100.2 Chapter 20 of this title (Boxing and Wrestling General Rules and Procedures) supplements this chapter. SOURCE: Fi…

2101 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2102 [RESERVED] AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is Section 7 of the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act, D.C. Law 1-20, D.C. Code § 2-606 (1981).

2103 CONTRACTS 2103.1 No person shall promote a professional event in the District without having first entered into a valid written contract, conforming to the requirements of this chapter, with each contestant or manager. 2103.2 A contract required by this section shall include…

2104 CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTS 2104.1 A promoter shall not advertise a professional boxing contest as the World Championship or National Championship unless that contest is scheduled for at least twelve (12) rounds. 2104.2 The Commission may designate the number of rounds for a champ…

2105 ARRIVAL; FAILURE TO PERFORM CONTRACT 2105.1 Except as directed by the Commission, a main contestant shall be in the District of Columbia at least twenty-four (24) hours before the contest. The contestant shall notify the promoter of the contestant’s arrival. The promoter sha…

2106 DRESSING ROOM 2106.1 The inspector is in charge of and shall supervise all activity in the dressing room of each contestant. 2106.2 The inspector shall ensure that contestants and seconds are dressed in accordance with this chapter. 2106.3 No person shall enter the contestan…

2107 WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS 2107.1 The following weight classifications for boxers are hereby established: (a) Flyweight, at least one hundred twelve pounds (112 lbs.) but not more than one hundred seventeen pounds (117 lbs.); (b) Bantamweight, over one hundred seventeen pounds (…

2108 WEIGH-IN 2108.1 Contestants shall be weighed in the presence of each other and of an official of the Commission at such time prior to the contest as deemed appropriate by the Commission. 2108.2 If a contest is postponed for more than twenty-four (24) hours, each contestant s…

2109 FAILURE TO MAKE WEIGHT 2109.1 When a contestant fails to make the weight, the Commission may cancel the permit for the contest, move to fine or suspend the contestant, or take other appropriate action. 2109.2 A champion who fails to make the weight for a title match shall lo…

2110 APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE IN THE RING AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT 2110.1 A contestant shall be clean and present a tidy appearance. If the contestant has hair on or over the contestant’s face, the Commission may require the contestant to shave or trim the hair to a reasonable length,…

2111 BOXING GLOVES 2111.1 A contestant may wear one winding of surgeon’s standard white adhesive tape not over one inch (1”) wide, placed directly on the hand, one inch (1") behind the knuckle to protect the part of the hand near the wrist. 2111.2 A contestant may wear soft surgi…

2112 ANNOUNCERS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND INTRODUCTIONS 2112.1 The announcer shall announce for each contest the names of the contestants, their weights, and other matters as directed by the Commission. 2112.2 The announcer shall announce the decision and, when the decision has been ma…

2113 REFEREE’S INSPECTION 2113.1 The referee shall inspect the bandages and the gloves of each contestant to ensure that no grease or other foreign substance has been applied thereto. 2113.2 The referee shall ensure that each contestant is wearing a protective cup and mouthpiece.…

2114 MID-RING INSTRUCTIONS 2114.1 In mid-ring the referee shall instruct the contestants in the following manner: “You are to box_____ rounds, under the rules of the District of Columbia. Do not hold behind the neck and punch with one hand. Do not strike a rabbit punch. Do not st…

2115 LENGTH ROUNDS AND REST PERIODS 2115.1 The length of a round in a professional boxing contest shall be three (3) minutes and there shall be a one (1) minute rest between rounds. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3738 (May 20, 1988). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Unless …

2116 KNOCKDOWNS AND KNOCKOUTS 2116.1 The referees count shall be the official count. 2116.2 If a contestant leaves the ring during the one (1) minute period between rounds and fails to be in the ring when the bell signals to resume boxing, or if a contestant fails to rise from th…

2117 HEAD BUTTS 2117.1 When a contestant is cut as a result of an unintentional head butt, the referee may stop the contest, and may consult with the ringside physician in making such a determination. 2117.2 If the contest has been stopped pursuant to § 2117.1 during the first (3…

2118 SCORING 2118.1 Scoring in boxing events shall be done by three (3) judges sitting on elevated seats at ringside. Judges shall clearly write and sign their decisions. 2118.2 Judges shall score by the “ten (10) point must” system. The winner of any round is marked “ten (10)”. …