N.J.A.C. 13:46 — RULES GOVERNING BOXING, EXTREME WRESTLING AND SPARRING EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES (Subchapter 1 to 24B)

(a) For each bout there shall be a clean water bucket and a clean plastic bottle in each boxer's corner. These articles shall be provided by the licensed club or promoter. (b) The licensed club or promoter shall also provide powdered resin for canvas and such other articles as ma…

No person, club, corporation or association shall hold, conduct or participate in boxing bouts, extreme wrestling exhibitions, sparring exhibitions, or any other combative sports competition or exhibition in the State of New Jersey without first having obtained a license from the…

Each licensed promoter shall designate a matchmaker who must be licensed by the Board. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.10 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Changed "boxing club" to "promoter". Grammatica…

All applications for promoter licenses shall be accompanied by a certified check to cover the entire fee, including the matchmaker's license. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.11 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1…

The promoter may not transfer or delegate a substitute to operate under his license. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.12

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.13 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Changed "clubs" to "promoters" and "matches" to "programs". Repealed by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register …

(a) The Commissioner shall review each applicant's qualifications for licensure. If the Commissioner determines that an applicant is qualified pursuant to this chapter, he or she shall issue the appropriate license. (b) The Commissioner shall deny the application of any person he…

Licenses are not to be bartered, sold, exchanged or transferred. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.15 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Deleted "club". Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 …

Blank application forms for licenses shall be provided by the Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.16 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Deleted "club". Amended by R.1995 d.398, effective 7/17/19…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.17 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Deleted "club" and changed "show" to "program". Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.18 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Changed "club" to "promoter". Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Registe…

All holders of a promoters license shall be held absolutely responsible to the Commissioner for all programs or exhibitions held, given or conducted. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.19 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Re…

Any application for a license shall be submitted to the Commissioner for consideration. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.2 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Changed "club" to "promoter". Amended by R.2001…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.20 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Changed "club, corporation or person" to "promoter". Repealed by R.1985 d.164, effective 4/1/1985. See: 17 New Jersey Register 55(a), …

(a) No promoter shall hold any boxing, extreme wrestling or sparring program unless the promoter shall hold a valid license issued under the act and under these rules, unless at least two weeks before the holding of the program the promoter shall have notified the Commission of i…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.22 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Repealed permit issuance.

All applications for permits must be in writing. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.23

In connection with such permits, the commissioner may require posting of a suitable sum of money as a guarantee of fulfillment of all obligations attendant upon the promotion. This guarantee fund shall be remitted upon satisfactory conclusion of the promotion. Notes N.J. Admin. C…

(a) License fees for extreme wrestlers, managers, seconds, referees, timekeepers, announcers, promoters, co-promoters and judges shall be on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through the following June 30). All licenses shall be issued on a Statewide basis. The fee for each license sha…

If a license is lost, its owner may obtain a duplicate for $ 5.00 by written application to the Trenton Office of the Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.26 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a)…

The Commissioner may grant a license to conduct boxing or extreme wrestling promotions where an applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Commissioner financial responsibility, experience, good character and general fitness of those persons who own or control more tha…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.28 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Section was originally "License in state of residence".

Any co-promoter of a boxing or extreme wrestling promotion associating with a licensed promoter for a single promotion shall obtain a co-promoter's license. The fee for a boxing or an extreme wrestling co-promoter license is $ 200.00. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.29 Amended b…

Before acting upon any application for a license, the Commissioner may examine, under oath, applicants or other witnesses. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.3

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.30 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Section was originally "Corporation license".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.31 As amended R.1970 d.68, eff. 6/22/1970. See: 2 New Jersey Register 36(b), 2 New Jersey Register 57(b). Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). (b) added. Repealed by R.20…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.32 As amended R.1970 d.68, eff. 6/22/1970. See: 2 New Jersey Register 36(b), 2 New Jersey Register 57(b). Repealed by R.2001 d.293, effective 8/20/2001. See: 33 New Jersey Register 1050(a), 33 New Jersey Register 2816(a). Section was "Territory of…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.33 As amended R.1970 d.68, eff. 6/22/1970. See: 2 New Jersey Register 36(b), 2 New Jersey Register 57(b). Repealed by R.2001 d.293, effective 8/20/2001. See: 33 New Jersey Register 1050(a), 33 New Jersey Register 2816(a). Section was "Territory of…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.34 As amended R.1970 d.68, eff. 6/22/1970. See: 2 New Jersey Register 36(b), 2 New Jersey Register 57(b). Repealed by R.2001 d.293, effective 8/20/2001. See: 33 New Jersey Register 1050(a), 33 New Jersey Register 2816(a). Section was "Territory of…

The Commissioner shall, at his discretion, cause the fingerprints of any applicants for a license, including officers or directors of corporations, to be recorded and kept on file in the office of the Commissioner for identification purposes and for guidance in the exercise of di…

Refunds will not be granted to any person for fees paid for a license, when such person fails to complete the application requirements considered and approved by the Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.36 R.1972 d.44, eff. 3/2/1972. See: 4 New Jersey Register 28(b), 4 …

Every application for a license shall have attached to it a complete list of these persons associated with the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, the list shall state the name of all partners, and if the applicant is a corporation, the list shall state all officers and…

Every application for license shall have attached to the same the certification from the building inspector of the municipality in which the license-holder intends to operate. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.5 As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.6 As amended, R.1971 d.135, eff. 8/11/1971. See: 3 New Jersey Register 183(a). As amended, R.1982 d.389, eff. 11/1/1982. See: 14 New Jersey Register 751(b), 14 New Jersey Register 1220(a). Changed "boxing club" to "promoter". Repealed by R.1995 d.…

(a) All new and renewal licenses issued to boxers by the State Athletic Control Board after the effective date of this regulation shall be valid for a period of one year from the date the license is issued, unless revoked or suspended for cause. (b) All other licenses issued by t…

(a) Each promoter shall execute and file with the Commissioner a bond to the State of New Jersey in the sum of at least $ 10,000 in a form and with sureties thereon satisfactory to the Board, which bond shall be conditioned for the payment of the State tax. (b) No license shall b…

All papers and documents filed with the Commissioner shall be the property of the Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-4.9

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.1 Repealed by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(a).

No boxer shall participate in any bout in New Jersey without signing a club contract. If the boxer has a manager, the signatures of both the boxer and manager should appear on the club contract. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.10

A promoter shall pay the boxer the full purse specified in the contract. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.11 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Added text "the boxer".

Any boxer who fails to appear for the official weigh-in, within the time stipulated on the club contract, shall be subject to fine or suspension or both. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.12

Any contestant who fails to appear for a bout after he has signed a club contract shall be suspended. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.13

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.14 Repealed by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(a). This section was previously "rest period; reinstatement after knockout".

(a) If a boxer, in the judgment of the referee, inspector or other Board official, fails to give a satisfactory performance, his purse shall be forwarded to the Commissioner. (b) Such money withheld shall be deposited with the State Treasurer. (c) The Commissioner shall investiga…

(a) The Commissioner may require the posting of forfeit fees by boxers, either in cash or certified check, to guarantee appearance or making of weight. (b) If said boxer fails to appear or make the agreed upon weight, the Commissioner may impose a fine on all or part of the forfe…

A boxer whose manager has been suspended may continue boxing independently during the term of such suspension, signing all contracts for matches. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.17 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Re…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.18 Repealed by R.2001 d.433, effective 11/19/2001. See: 33 New Jersey Register 2246(a), 33 New Jersey Register 3900(b). Section was "Age limitation when beginning boxing career".

(a) Boxers 18 years of age are permitted to box for six rounds. (b) Boxers 19 years of age are permitted to box up to eight rounds. (c) Boxers 20 years of age are permitted to box 10 rounds. (d) Boxers 21 years of age are permitted to box more than 10 rounds. (e) The Commissioner…

(a) The Commissioner shall license no applicant as a professional boxer who is under the age of 18. (b) A professional boxer above the age of 35 shall not be licensed by the Commissioner unless he is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commissioner and the physicians a…

Boxers can be matched at four, six, eight, 10, 12 or 15 rounds. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-5.20 Amended by R.1984 d.611, effective 1/7/1984. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2241(a), 17 New Jersey Register 103(a). Deleted text "As bouts of other duration at the discretion of the c…