Iowa Administrative Code

hours before the scheduled time of the bout or contest. The promoter shall advise the commissioner of the arrival time. Any exception to this rule shall be approved by the commissioner. [ARC 8839C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

enter the ring during the bout, excepting the seconds between the rounds or the attending physician if asked by the referee to examine an injury to a contestant. [ARC 8839C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

inches in width and 10 yards in length, shall be used for the protection of each hand. Only one winding of surgeons’ adhesive tape not more than 1½ inches in width may be placed directly on the hand to protect that part of the hand near the wrist. Said tape may cross the back of …

contestant winning the round will receive ten points and the opponent proportionately less. If the round is even, each contestant will receive ten points. [ARC 8839C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

matches where contestants box one another, two at a time, with one contestant eliminated from the tournament. The elimination continues with winners from the various bouts competing until only one contestant remains undefeated in the weight division. Elimination tournaments are g…

commissioner. [ARC 8840C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 90A.2 and 90A.5. [Filed emergency 5/4/81—published 5/27/81, effective 5/4/81] [Filed 1/8/82, Notice 11/25/81—published 2/3/8…

252.2(1) Each bout consists of no more than three rounds. Each round is two minutes in length. A rest period of 90 seconds shall be provided between rounds. No contestant shall be permitted to compete in more than three bouts in any 20-hour period. 252.2(2) In national eliminatio…

252.3(1) Hand protection. Practice wraps (training hand wraps) may be used in lieu of compliance with 481—Chapter 251. Gloves weighing 16 ounces shall be worn by both contestants. 252.3(2) Body protection. All male contestants shall wear a foul proof protective cup. All female co…

contestant will be permitted to box an opponent with a weight differential greater than the following: Contestants Weight Differential Under 135 pounds 6 pounds 135-160 pounds 12 pounds 160-190 pounds 18 pounds Over 190 pounds No restriction [ARC 8840C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/2…

includes a standing eight count where a contestant is still standing but is in a semiconscious state and cannot, in the opinion of the referee, continue the bout. [ARC 8840C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

technical knockout (TKO) shall not be permitted to box in the state for a period of 30 days. Before being permitted to fight again, the contestant shall be examined by a physician or physician assistant approved by the commissioner. [ARC 8840C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Edi…

least 30 days prior to competing in any elimination tournament. Conditioning means a combination of roadwork or jogging and usual training center conditioning exercises. The promoter shall obtain from each contestant prior to the physical examination a written declaration from th…

bouts. The referee will not be permitted to act as a judge in scoring a bout. [ARC 8840C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

seconds of a round shall not be considered as signals to interested parties. Corner lights may be used only if consistently activated throughout the elimination tournament and all contestants and officials are informed prior to the start of the tournament about the information co…

this rule apply to this chapter. “Complimentary tickets,” as used in Iowa Code section 90A.9, means tickets that are sold for less than 50 percent of the minimum price available to the general public and tickets for which no fee is charged. “Contestant” means a person who fights …

254.2(1) Ring requirements. a. Size. The cage will not be less than 16 nor more than 36 feet square. b. Enclosure. The ring will be equipped with an enclosure to limit persons from being tossed from the ring. The enclosure will be at least 6 feet high. The enclosure will consist …

254.3(1) Officials. Officials consist of three judges, two referees, the physician, and the timekeeper. 254.3(2) Referee. The referee is charged with the enforcement of all rules of the commissioner that apply to the performance and conduct of contestants and their seconds while …

254.4(1) Time between matches. No contestant shall be permitted to compete if the contestant participated in a boxing, wrestling, kickboxing, judo, or mixed martial arts event within the previous five- day period. 254.4(2) Age restrictions. No contestant under the age of 18 years…

254.5(1) Prohibited materials in ring. Contestants shall not take anything not permitted or prohibited by these rules into the ring or pick up anything thrown into the ring and use the material or object in any way to gain an advantage over an opponent. 254.5(2) Fouls. As set for…

254.6(1) A contestant submits. 254.6(2) The timekeeper indicates that time has expired in the final round of the match. The win will be awarded based on the judges’ scores. 254.6(3) The referee stops the match. 254.6(4) The referee disqualifies a contestant for committing a foul …

declare forfeited all or any part of a contestant’s purse whenever in the commissioner’s judgment the contestant was not performing in good faith. [ARC 8843C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

register with the commissioner consistent with 875—subrules 481—subrules 251.54(2) through 251.54(4). [ARC 8843C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 90A.2 and 90A.5. [Filed Emergency 7/…

chapter 90A. The commissioner shall have final decision-making authority concerning the enforcement, implementation, and interpretation of the rules in this chapter. [ARC 8842C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

kickboxing rules and regulations of GLORY Kickboxing as of January 1, 2023. The GLORY Kickboxing rules shall be used for all GLORY Kickboxing matches and events. [ARC 8842C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

in 481—Chapter 251 on: 1. Limitations on number of bouts; 2. Contestants’ arrival; and 3. Attendance of commissioner. [ARC 8842C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

255.4(1) Officials. The designation of officials, referees, physicians, physician assistants, timekeepers, judges, kick counters, scorekeepers, contestants, seconds, and managers is subject to the approval of the commissioner or designee. 255.4(2) “Battles royal” or bouts in whic…

professional wrestling are in 481—Chapter 250. [ARC 8838C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

professional wrestling show, nor shall any wrestling bouts be permitted in any boxing show. [ARC 8838C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

257.3(1) The promoter shall ensure that no one is permitted to wrestle who has any illness or disability that interferes with or prevents the participant from giving a full, complete and satisfactory exhibition of ability and skill, or endangers the wrestler’s health or the healt…

the distribution of revenues collected from a professional boxing event pursuant to Iowa Code section 90A.9. [ARC 8837C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25]

260.2(1) The commissioner shall announce the opening of the application process by public notice. 260.2(2) All amateur boxing organizations seeking grant funds must submit an application to the commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner. 260.2(3) Contents. Each applicatio…

260.3(1) The commissioner shall notify successful applicants and provide to each of them a contract for signature. This contract shall be signed by an official with authority to bind the applicant and be returned to the commissioner prior to the award of any funds under this prog…

requested information to determine how the goals and objectives of the project are being met. [ARC 8837C, IAB 1/22/25, effective 2/26/25; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 7/9/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 90A.7. [Filed 10/10/91, Notice 8/7/91—publish…

“Certified fire safe cigarette” means a unique cigarette brand style that meets the following criteria: 1. The unique cigarette brand style has been tested in accordance with the test method prescribed in Iowa Code section 101B.4 or has been approved pursuant to Iowa Code section…

department online pursuant to Iowa Code section 101B.5. An application is incomplete unless all required information is submitted, including required attachments and fees. Applications will not be processed until complete. [ARC 7870C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial cha…

each unique cigarette brand style submitted for certification under this chapter shall meet all of the criteria in Iowa Code section 101B.4. 261.3(1) Alternate test method. A manufacturer proposing an alternate test method and performance standard pursuant to this rule will submi…

certifications pursuant to Iowa Code section 101B.6. [ARC 7870C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/26/25]

accordance with Iowa Code section 101B.5 shall be marked as provided in Iowa Code section 101B.7. The recommended marking is the letters “FSC” displayed in accordance with any of the methods described in Iowa Code section 101B.7. [ARC 7870C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editor…

101B or of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of an amount no greater than specified by Iowa Code section 101B.8. Notice of a civil penalty will be provided by mail or by personal service. A person subject to a civil penalty may appeal the imposition of the penalty by req…

“APA 87-1” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 10A.519(1)“a.” “Commercial fireworks” means large firework devices that are explosive materials intended for use in firework displays and designed to produce visible or audible effects by combustion, deflagration, or deton…

retail sale of consumer fireworks and the annual registration fees received from wholesalers of consumer fireworks will be deposited into the consumer fireworks fee fund pursuant to Iowa Code section 10A.519. The department will use the fees deposited into this fund to fulfill th…

local fire protection and emergency medical service providers grant program is established by Iowa Code section 10A.519(7). The grant program is funded with only those moneys from the consumer fireworks fee fund that are not needed by the department to fulfill the responsibilitie…

offering for sale at retail any first-class or second-class consumer fireworks, as described in American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standard 87-1, as published in December 2001, shall do so in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1124, publ…

chapter is authorized to sell consumer fireworks as defined in this chapter. However, sales are permitted only as follows. 264.3(1) Prohibited sale or transfer to persons under 18 years of age. a. A retailer or community group shall not transfer consumer fireworks, as described i…

264.4(1) Fee schedule. The fee schedule for consumer fireworks seller licenses is as provided in Iowa Code section 10A.519(3). License fees shall be paid before issuance of a license. 264.4(2) Administrative license fee. A nonrefundable administrative fee of $100 is required with…

264.5(1) Application form and instructions. The application for a license for retail sales of consumer fireworks shall be made to the department as described on the department’s website. A license is required for each location where the retail sales of consumer fireworks are cond…

264.6(1) Plan approval. The retailer or community group shall submit to the department the proposed plan(s), including any required site plan(s) for the location(s) and for any building(s) or structure(s), whether permanent or temporary, that will be used for the sale and storage…

license may use that license for the retail sales of consumer fireworks. Each license will be issued for a specific location. The license may not be transferred to or used at any other location. 264.7(1) If the retailer or community group to which the license is issued changes th…

physical site inspection that a serious violation has occurred, the license for that retail location may be immediately revoked. Vendors will be given the opportunity to remedy violations that are not deemed serious violations. [ARC 7872C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editoria…

264.9(1) Annual registration. Each wholesaler shall register with the department annually by completing and submitting the annual registration form and paying the fee as required by Iowa Code section 10A.520(3). 264.9(2) Safety regulations—storage and transfer. Each wholesaler sh…