HAR 16-74 — BOXING (Subchapter 1 to 37)

No promoter or club shall advance money or lend money to a boxer or a boxer's manager without permission of the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-204 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-28)

Copies of all boxing contracts must be filed with the commission. The making of secret agreements contrary to the terms of the contracts so filed is prohibited under penalty of suspension of fine of all parties thereto. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-205 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (…

No promoter shall do business directly or indirectly with boxers under suspension. Violation of this rule shall be cause for suspension. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-206 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 440-9, 440-14)

Any person desiring to hold a show wholly or in part for the benefit of any charitable fund or organization under any duly licensed club shall file a request for permission to hold the same with the commission. The request shall contain the name of the charity, charitable fund or…

All permits to hold a charitable show or shows for the benefit of any charitable fund or organization issued by the commission, shall require that within seventy-two hours after the show, the person, club, corporation, organization or association holding the same shall furnish to…

No soliciting of any kind by any individual or organization shall be allowed in any boxing arena without the written permission of the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-209 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Any boxer who presents himself for a match with one of the following conditions may be disqualified and may be subject to forfeiture of license: (1) Wounds or unsightly abrasions or contusions; or (2) Acute infections (as cold in the head, bronchitis, etc.), or infections of any …

All drinks shall be dispensed only in paper or plastic cups. Violation of this rule may result in the suspension or revocation of the offending club's license. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-210 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

The commission requires that whenever any person, licensed by the commission, is approached with a request or suggestion that a sham or collusive contest be entered into, or that the contest shall not be conducted honestly and fairly, such licensed person must immediately report …

All clubs are held responsible and must correct any violation of commission's rules or board of health rules regarding the sanitary conditions with respect to dressing rooms, showers, water bottles, towels, etc. The commission physicians and inspectors are to make a particular ex…

Licensed clubs must exercise extraordinary caution to prevent speculation in tickets. Licensed clubs are prohibited from selling any tickets for any price other than the price printed thereon, or to change the price of tickets at any time after tickets for the contest have been p…

Every person, club, corporation, organization, or association making application for a boxing license shall furnish a surety bond to the commission in the sum of $5,000. This surety bond shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the requirements of this chapter by the …

The commission shall not be held liable for any payment not made by the promoter to principals, or officials involved with the promoter's show. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-215 [Eff 10/2/81; am 12/8/86; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 440-9, 440-11)

A certified or cashier's check payable to the state boxing commission in an amount designated by the commission shall be submitted to the commission not less than four days prior to the staging of a scheduled, sanctioned boxing contest. The certified or cashier's check shall repr…

Every sanction for any bout issued by the commission shall be revocable by the commission at any time and every such sanction shall be revoked and shall stand ipso facto, absolutely revoked, without notice or any action by the commission, unless every guarantee or forfeit provide…

(a) Required. No boxing contest shall be held unless contracts between promoter or club and the boxers or their managers have been duly executed and filed with the commission, according to the rules hereinafter stated. (b) Filing. All contracts coming within the jurisdiction of t…

(a) Outdoor show. If, in the case of any outdoor show, a postponement becomes necessary because of inclement weather or happening not within the control of the club, the commission may grant an extension of the contracts and set a new date, and the action of the commission shall …

All boxers, presenting themselves for physical examinations, weigh-ins, or appearances in the ring, shall be clean shaven and have cleanliness, both in body hygiene and state of clothing. No boxer shall present himself for physical examination, weigh-in, appearance in ring, who i…

All matches or exhibitions in which more than two principals appear in the ring at the same time, commonly called a "battle royal" exhibition, are strictly forbidden. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-220 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

No officer, employee or stockholder of any corporation, club or association holding a promoter's license, shall officiate in any capacity at any contest or exhibition, or interfere in any way with the contestants. No promoter or his agent may be financially interested in a fighte…

Any change in the date of shows must be referred to the commission for its approval. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-222 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Every club, corporation, organization or individual granted a license in the State to hold boxing matches, shall furnish every purchaser of tickets of admission a coupon stub or check, showing the date, name of club and the amount paid for same. This coupon stub or check is to be…

Where a club or person under the jurisdiction of the commission is charged with a violation, in any manner whatsoever of these rules, the club or person may appeal to the commission for a hearing and shall be heard in person. Submission of an affidavit in writing may be considere…

Applicants for a professional promoter's license shall submit proof of contracting for medical insurance coverage for all boxers on the applicant's shows. The coverage shall include a minimum of $20,000 medical coverage for injury per boxer per event with a deductible of not more…

A matchmaker shall be considered an agent or employee of a promoter or club whose duty it is to arrange matches between licensed boxers for any boxing contest. A promoter may be his own matchmaker, in which case he need not hold a matchmaker's license. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-…

Any boxer who has been signed to a contract, approved by the commission to box for any club may be ordered by the commission to appear at any time to be weighed or to be examined by any physician whom the commission may designate. Boxers failing to appear at the official weigh-in…

Matchmakers will be held responsible by the commission, if they make matches in which one of the principals is outclassed. Persistent lack of judgment in this matter will be regarded as cause for cancelling a matchmaker's license. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-230 [Eff 10/2/81; comp…

A matchmaker cannot make matches for more than one club unless special written permission is obtained from the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-231 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

Any promoter or matchmaker who deals with an unlicensed manager or boxer may have his license revoked or suspended and he may be subject to a fine as the commission may determine. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-232 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)…

Any promoter or match maker found guilty of managing a boxer shall have his license suspended, and in the case of a promoter, his club license may be revoked. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-233 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

No matchmaker or promoter shall publicly announce the names of contestants in any contest or exhibition before approval for such contest has been given by the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-234 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

No matchmaker shall officiate in any capacity at any contest or interfere with the contestants. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-235 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)

No matchmaker may be financially interested in a boxer. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-236 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-60) (Imp: HRS § 440-27)

Matchmakers, before matching boxers, shall ascertain that boxers are in training and physically fit to participate in a contest. Clearing with the commission's physician shall be prima facie evidence of fitness. Promoters or managers who sign contracts for bouts for boxers who ar…

Boxers shall be examined by a duly licensed physician at the official weigh-in time and also an hour before entering the ring. A fine and/or suspension may be imposed on any boxer who fails to appear for either of these physical examinations. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-24 [Eff 10…

If two or more clubs file disputed contracts on the services of a boxer, the boxer shall be automatically suspended until the disputed contracts have been amended or legally adjudicated. Burden of proof in determining the valid contract shall rest with the clubs. Notes Haw. Code …

It is provided, however, that should the club desire to match a boxer with the winner of an ensuing contest, this may be done by writing in the space reserved for the opponent's name, as follows: "(Name) or (name) or the winner of their contest on (date)." In signing the opponent…

If the contestant has no manager legally entitled to represent him, he shall be given the full amount due him under his contract with the club. If the contestant has a manager, the commission shall furnish a check to the manager for the amount or percentage of the contestant's pu…

Deductions are prohibited wherein a certain sum, other than federal and state taxes, is taken by the club from the gate receipts, before a boxer is paid for his services a percentage of the balance of said gate receipts, except that such deductions may be allowed if the amount to…

Any 'blanket contract' for option on a boxer's services shall be filed with the commission and be subject to its approval. However, a separate contract must be signed for each bout. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-245 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 440-6) (Imp: HRS § 440-9)…

Contracts, wherein a boxer agrees to accept a certain percentage for his services with the understanding that at the same time he is to pay his opponent a stipulated amount of this percentage, are not acceptable to the commission unless such a contract is submitted to the commiss…

All appearance or weight forfeits in boxing contracts shall be posted with the commission at the time of the filing of contracts. All such forfeits must be posted by the boxers and/or managers and not by the club, unless otherwise specified in the forfeiture agreement. In case of…

Where a boxer, who is under contract to appear at a club, appears at the weigh-in and is ready to fulfill his contract and his opponent or substitute does not appear, the club must pay the boxer his contract price or a sum agreed upon, unless otherwise provided. Notes Haw. Code R…

All contestants shall be paid in full according to their contracts. No part or percentage of their remuneration may be withheld, except by order of an official of the commission, nor shall any part thereof be turned over, through arrangement with the boxer or his manager, to any …

The contestants in all evening contests and exhibitions shall be weighed in underwear and stripped entirely, if necessary, at the time designated on the contract which shall be not earlier than 10:00 a.m. or not later than 3:00 p.m. of the day of the match in the presence of a re…

As a matter of record, all communications to the commission regarding contracts, or violations or threatened violations thereof, must be made in writing to the commission. Rulings of the commission must be made only in writing. All contracts between promoters and boxers and/or ma…

All payment of purses shall be made within twenty-four hours after the contest or at a day designated by the commission at the commission's office under the supervision of the commission executive secretary or a designated commission official. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-251 [Eff …

At the time of filing his financial report, as required by these rules, the commission may require that the promoter shall deposit with the commission a sum sufficient to pay all purses and such other expenses as authorized by the commission; these expenses are to include fees fo…

In the event the referee fails to render a decision at the termination of any bout, checks covering the bout shall be withheld until the referee's report has been received and acted upon by the commission. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-74-253 [Eff 10/2/81; comp 10/5/91] (Auth: HRS § 44…

In order to prevent claims by boxers working on a percentage that they have not been paid the correct amount due them, a box office statement must be shown to all such boxers or their managers upon demand. If any club issues complimentary tickets or passes in excess of a number e…