Chapter XI

A. Anyone licensed and/or subject to the authority of the commission, who violates any of the rules and regulations of the commission as set forth in title, parts and chapters, shall be subject to such sanctions as imposed by the commission which may result in fines, suspensions …

A. Contestants shall be weighed within 24 hours of the scheduled match, at a time and place designated by the commission. B. Each contestant may be weighed in the presence of the public, the other contestant, a representative of the commission and an official representing the pro…

A. Any promoter who wishes to reserve a specific date for a show shall submit the reservation of show date form and the sum of $250. B. No date shall be reserved until the $250 show date fee is received by the Commission. C. No more than two show dates may be reserved per promote…

A. No promoter or other individual whether licensed by the commission or not shall advertise an event which has not been approved by the commission. B. No promoter or other individual whether licensed by the commission or not shall advertise a contestant(s) participation in their…

A. Anyone licensed by or under the authority of the commission who utilizes or conducts any business regulated by this commission with unlicensed matchmakers, promoters or managers or anyone under suspension by this commission shall be subject to fines, suspension or the denial o…

A. Licensed clubs shall take all necessary precautions looking toward safety, order and proper behavior. B. The commission will inspect all cages and rings prior to any events to ensure safety and stability. C. The commission shall have the right to request from the promoter or t…

A. At each event, there shall be an area around the ring or cage extending no less than eight feet as measured from said ring or cage, which shall be partitioned at that distance of eight feet using ropes, fencing, police barriers, bicycle barriers or other emplacements from the …

A. No person attending any event supervised by the commission shall bother, harass, threaten or intimidate the commissioner in attendance or any commissioner or commission personnel. B. No person attending any event supervised by the commission shall interfere with the commission…

A. Contestants must be in commission approved proper athletic attire, specifically for male fighters, including protection cup, which must be securely strapped to the body. The contestants in professional bouts agree to equip themselves with an abdominal guard of standard type ap…

A. No person under 18 years of age, excepting at the age of 16 with notarized consent by legal guardian or parent, shall be permitted to participate in any boxing, wrestling or mixed technique event contest sanctioned by this commission. B. A 16-year-old contestant shall be limit…

A. Any contestant or manager for a contestant who has entered into a contract with any promoter to participate in a contest who finds that for any reason or cause the contestant will not be able to fully carry out his contract, and does not notify the promoter and the commission …

A. A bucket with ice, plastic water bottle, water, sponge, extra mouthpiece and surgical tape shall be available in each boxer's corner at all times during the contest or exhibition. Without specific permission of the commission, the only other material which may be present or us…

A. Ring girl contests, musical entertainment and other forms of amusement shall be conducted only during the intermission between the undercard and main event. All national anthems are excluded from this regulation. It shall be understood that all activities carried on within the…

A. A bucket, plastic water bottle, water, sponge, extra mouthpiece, q-tips, surgical gauze, ice bag, scissors and surgical tape may be available in each contestant corner at all times during the contest or exhibition. The only other material which may be present or used at ringsi…

A. The timekeeper must be seated outside the ring close to the bell/horn. He shall indicate the beginning and ending of each round by striking the bell/horn. He shall provide himself a whistle and a stop watch, which shall have been properly examined and certified as to accuracy …

A. No one shall be allowed in the dressing rooms except manager, seconds, contestants or others authorized by commission representatives. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XI-161 Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission 1967, amended 1974, amended by…

A. Each second must have a current license from the commission before assisting a contestant in the ring. The chief second is responsible for the conduct of all seconds and violations of the commission's rules by any second may be punished by fine, suspensions or both. A manager …

A. The promoter shall be responsible for providing a bell of sufficient size, that when struck by the timekeeper, to be clearly audible by participants, officials, and spectators. The bell shall be approved by the commission. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XI-165 Adopted by th…

A. The commission will recognize an amateur boxing contest or exhibition only if it is registered and sanctioned by United States Amateur Boxing, Inc., and/or the Golden Gloves of America as an amateur boxing contest or exhibition. B. An amateur boxing contest or exhibition is go…

A. The commission may require boxers to observe a 7-day rest period after competing in an event. Day one of the rest period shall commence on the first day following the event. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XI-305 Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Boxing and Wrestlin…

A. No contest may be scheduled and no contestants may engage in a boxing contest without the approval of the commission or the commission's representative if the difference in weight between contestants exceed the allowance shown in the following schedule or if a gloves weight is…

A. Bandages may not exceed one winding of surgeon's adhesive tape, over 1 1/2 inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect the part of the hand near the wrists. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice but may not extend within 1 inch of the knuckles when the hand is …

A. The boxing ring shall not be less than 16 feet nor more than 24 feet square within the ropes. The ring floor must extend at least 18 inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor must be padded with ensolite not less than 1 inch in thickness. Padding must extend beyond the ring rope…

A. Referees 1. The commission is authorized to grant referee licenses to a competent officials upon application and investigation. 2. A licensed referee must be in attendance at every exhibition and shall work in such bouts as directed by the commission. The referee, subject to t…

A. Contestants must be in commission approved proper athletic attire, including protection cup, that must be securely strapped to the body. The contestants in professional bouts agree to equip themselves with an abdominal guard of standard type approved by the commission. B. Each…

A. A ring official domiciled in the state of Louisiana shall not accept an assignment in the United States or its possessions that is not sponsored, sanctioned, approved or supervised by the commission, another official state commission, or a member of the Association of Boxing C…

A. Referees 1. The commission is authorized to grant referee licenses to a competent officials upon application and investigation. 2. A licensed referee must be in attendance at every exhibition and shall work in such bouts as directed by the commission. The referee, subject to t…

A. Any boxer persistently using foul tactics may be disqualified by either the referee or the commission and in addition be subject to such penalty as the commission may impose. Foul tactics include, but are not limited to: 1. hitting below the belt; 2. hitting an opponent who is…

A. If a match is stopped by the commission, or its representative in charge, for infraction of the rules or for a violation of any law or ordinance, the promoter shall hold all box office receipts and remuneration for contestants for said match pending the decision of the commiss…

A. Each promoter at the time of promoting any contest or exhibition must have a current license issued by the commission. Before acting upon any application for a license, the commission may in its discretion examine under oath the applicant and other witnesses. B. At the time of…

A. In all matches sanctioned by the Louisiana State Boxing and Wrestling Commission, the participants in the ring shall be licensed professionals. All matches or exhibitions participated in by non-licensed boxers or wrestlers shall be done after the sanctioned matches are over an…

A. If a match is stopped by the commission, or its representative in charge, for infraction of the rules or for a violation of any law or ordinance, the promoter shall hold all box office receipts and remuneration for contestants for said match pending the decision of the commiss…

A. Each second must have a current license from the commission before assisting a contestant in the ring. The chief second is responsible for the conduct of all seconds and violations of the commission's rules by any second may be punished by fine, suspensions or both. A manager …

A. The following special rules and regulations apply particularly to all persons and parties licensed as wrestlers, wrestling managers, wrestling commissions, wrestling promoters and wrestling matchmakers, or to any other individual issued a wrestling license by this commission. …

A. Each wrestling match shall be attended by either a commission member or commission representative, hereinafter "commission official." The commission official shall have the full power to act on behalf of the commission to interpret, construe, and fully enforce all the rules of…

A. The promoter shall provide all officials for the event, including the referee. The promoter is responsible to the commission for all actions of these appointed officials. The failure to manage, appoint or properly supervise said officials may lead to the suspension of the prom…

A. It shall be the duty of the referee, promoter, and his agents and employees, and the participants in any wrestling exhibition to maintain peace and order in the conduct of any exhibition. B. No person under the age of 16 years shall participate in any professional wrestling ma…

A. Any hold, grip, lock or trip is allowed except as herein listed: stranglehold, scratching, eye gouging, striking with knuckles, pulling hair, kicking, butting in the face, cutting off breath by shutting nose and mouth at the same time; the inserting of fingers in the mouth, de…

A. Participants in all exhibitions must be properly trained and in fit physical condition to wrestle. The commission and the attending physician are to be the sole judges of such condition. If a participant is not physically fit, the commission shall refuse to permit the bout to …

A. The items allowed in the ring with the fighter are limited to his costume. B. Razors, knives or any other sharp objects in the ring are strictly prohibited. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XI-517 Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, 1967, a…

A. All participants' skin must be clean and free from grease or other sort of lotion or foreign substance. The fingernails must be trimmed well below the fingertips, and the participants must be clean-shaven. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XI-519 Adopted by the Department of C…

A. Wrestlers appearing in exhibitions must be properly clothed in neat and clean apparel. B. Masks may be used by any wrestler, but they shall be tight on the scalp and shall not impair the wrestlers vision; C. All apparel shall be free from sharp or abrasive objects; D. The cost…

A. Mats shall be not less than one inch thick and must be stuffed with hair, felt, cotton or other soft material, and shall cover the entire ring platform. The mat and covering shall be clean and free from disagreeable odors at all times. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XI-523 …

A. There is hereby created a Class "B" wrestling license to permit promoters to promote smaller wrestling events. Wrestling promoters will not be allowed to hold both Class "A" and Class "B" licenses simultaneously. B. There shall be no more than five Class "B" wrestling licenses…

A. The conditions described specifically in Subchapter A wrestling rules also apply to Subchapter B Class "B" wrestling events, promoters and contestants and as put forth in Chapter 1. General Rules with the following exceptions. 1. No bond is required for promoters who exclusive…

A. There shall be a Form 528(A), 528(B), and 528(C) created by the commission and posted on the commission website for the submission of requests for Class "B" shows. B. Along with the completed Form 528(A) each promoter shall be required to submit: 1. one of the following: a. a …

A. No person, who has not previously been licensed as a professional wrestler in the state of Louisiana, or other state or recognized jurisdiction, shall be entitled to participate in any event under this chapter; B. A person, who has not previously been licensed for professional…