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

Doormen and box office employees shall be supervised by Commission representatives. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-16.3 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Text deleted "and shall be held responsible fo…

(a) Amateur ABF boxing shall be conducted under the direction and rules of the Amateur Boxing Federation. (b) The New Jersey State Athletic Commission must approve each show prior to the staging of same. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-17.1 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1…

Tickets for amateur ABF boxing shows must be printed by printers licensed and authorized by the New Jersey Athletic Commission. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-17.2 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). "A…

The Commissioner shall assign an inspector to each ABF show. The inspector shall collect the State Tax and shall work closely with the ABF clerk. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-17.3 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Re…

The inspector must not permit an amateur ABF boxing show to proceed unless there is a doctor in attendance at ringside and an ambulance available and all safety precautions are strictly adhered to in accordance with the rules and regulations of this Chapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Cod…

Physicians at ABF shows shall be compensated by the ABF clubs unless their services are donated. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-17.5 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). "ABF" substituted for "AAU".…

No amateur boxing contest shall be held in conjunction with vaudeville shows, motion pictures, television shows, dances or entertainments of any sort without prior approval of the State Athletic Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-17.6

No amateur boxing contest shall be conducted in connection with any professional boxing or wrestling show unless written permission to do so is obtained in advance from the Commissioner, and the amateur association of which the competing amateur boxers are registered members. Not…

No permit will be granted for the purpose of holding amateur contests unless request for such permit is accompanied by sanction of the ABF. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-17.8 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-17.9 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Originally "Sale of tickets for minor contestants".

A licensed promoter will be held responsible for any failure to adhere to or enforce the rules and regulations of the State Athletic Control Board. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.1 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey …

Promoters shall not schedule less than 28 rounds of boxing for any one program unless permission is granted by the Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.10 As amended, R.1971 d.230, effective 12/30/1971. See: 3 New Jersey Register 272(a), 4 New Jersey Register 29(a). Am…

(a) Promoters shall strive to start the main event of a boxing show not later than 10:00 P.M. (b) If the semi-final or other advertised bouts have not been held they shall be put on after the main bout. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.11 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1…

(a) Copies of all boxing contracts must be filed with the office of the State Athletic Commissioner. The information contained in such contracts will be treated as confidential by the Board, the Commissioner, and all SACB personnel. For the main bout, contracts shall be filed 30 …

(a) No person, club, corporation or organization will be permitted to conduct any boxing or wrestling program under the auspices of or in conjunction with any charitable organization unless such promoting person, club, corporation or organization submits to the Commissioner or hi…

At any professional boxing program, the licensed promoter shall provide a special room where, members of the working press, radio and television broadcasters and photographers may have access to information about the program. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.14 R.1970 d.2, eff. …

(a) The Commission shall permit no more than one boxing program on any day within a 20-mile radius of the site of that program. Nevertheless, the Commissioner may permit more than one such program within the specified geographical area during a particular day under circumstances …

Licensed promoters shall post with the Commissioner a surety bond in such amount and for such time as shall be determined by the Commissioner for payments by said licensed promoter at the box office to patrons who apply for refunds on tickets already purchased when an advertised …

No licensed boxing promoter, matchmaker, manager or boxer may publicly announce or advertise that any bout or exhibition will take place unless such bout or exhibition has been formally approved by the office of the State Athletic Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.1…

All contracts between licensed boxing promoters and boxers or managers of boxers affecting or calling for the service of a boxer shall be filed with the office of the State Athletic Commissioner by such licensed boxing promoter within 48 hours after the execution of such a contra…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.19 R.1972 d.43, eff. 3/2/1972. See: 4 New Jersey Register 27(e), 4 New Jersey Register 76(a). Replaced by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Originally "Posting of surety bond or…

Any boxing promoter who deals with an unlicensed manager may be disciplined by the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:46-22.1. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.2 Amended by R.1995 d.400, effective 7/17/1995. See: 27 New Jersey Register 1141(a), 27 New Jersey Register 1959(a), …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.3 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). "90" days substituted for "60". Repealed by R.2001 d.293, effective 8/20/2001. See: 33 New Jersey Register 1050(a), 33 New Jersey …

Promoters shall not permit intermissions at boxing or extreme wrestling shows to exceed five minutes subject to the approval of the Commissioner or his or her agent. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.4 Amended by R.2001 d.293, effective 8/20/2001. See: 33 New Jersey Register 1050…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.5 Repealed by R.2000 d.32, effective 1/18/2000. See: 31 New Jersey Register 2689(a), 32 New Jersey Register 321(c). Section was "Closing hour of shows".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.6 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Section originally "Dealings with unlicensed persons".

Promoters and their matchmakers shall take notice of suspensions and shall not permit any person under suspension to take any part whatsoever as a participant, or in arranging or conducting matches, or work during the period of suspension. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.7

A promoter may be disciplined by the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:46-22.1 for any violation of the rules of the Board. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-18.8 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Old…

(a) Promoters will be held responsible for maintaining order, and any person who is intoxicated, abusive or disorderly in conduct, to the annoyance of surrounding spectators, must be ejected. (b) Promoters must supply adequate security services to ensure that order may be maintai…

Matchmakers must observe all the rules and requirements with respect to weight agreements, weighing-in and the proper execution and filing of contracts and advance notices. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-19.1

Before approving any boxing bout or match, the Commissioner will inquire into the relative merits of the contestants, their past records, and whether or not they are suitable opponents. The Commissioner shall have the right to disapprove any match or bout on the ground that it is…

Any matchmaker who deals with an unlicensed manager may be disciplined by the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:46-22.1. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-19.3 Amended by R.1995 d.400, effective 7/17/1995. See: 27 New Jersey Register 1141(a), 27 New Jersey Register 1959(a), 27 Ne…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-19.4 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Originally "Dealings with Unlicensed Persons".

Matchmakers shall take notice of the suspension bulletins sent out by the Commissioner and shall not permit any person under suspension to take any part whatsoever in any match or in the planning of any match. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-19.5

A matchmaker may be disciplined by the Commissioner pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:46-22.1 for any violation of the rules and regulations of the Board. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-19.6 Amended by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Reg…

True names, aliases and addresses of all contestants signed to appear on a boxing show must be submitted to the Commissioner by the matchmaker at least ten days in advance of the date of the show, unless unavoidable circumstances prevent compliance. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-19.8 Repealed by R.1985 d.284, effective 6/3/1985. See: 16 New Jersey Register 2962(a), 17 New Jersey Register 1432(a). Originally "Matches for one club only".

Licensed promoters may only arrange for and hold boxing bouts in premises approved by the Commissioner. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-2.1

All persons, clubs, corporations or associations licensed by the Commissioner are required to make such arrangements to safeguard the premises where boxing bouts are conducted so as to insure to the Commissioner's satisfaction that adequate protection against riot or disorderly c…

The Commissioner shall determine whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquors will be permitted at the scene of a boxing show and shall establish the terms and conditions under which such sales may be made. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-2.3

The Commissioner's inspectors and physicians shall have authority at all times to enter and inspect all training quarters of boxers under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner to observe the conduct, facilities and cleanliness of such quarters and to appraise the activities and th…

(a) The boxing ring shall be not less than 18 feet nor more than 24 feet square between the ring ropes. (b) The ring platform must extend beyond the ropes for a distance of at least two feet. (c) Every ring and platform used for boxing in New Jersey shall be equipped with a one-i…

(a) A ring stool of a type approved by the Commissioner shall be available for each boxer. Stools must be thoroughly cleaned or replaced after each bout. (b) An appropriate number of stools or chairs, of a type approved by the Commissioner, shall be available for each boxer's sec…

The entire ring platform shall be cleared of all obstructions, including such articles as buckets and stools at the ten second whistle before the end of the rest period between rounds, and none of these articles shall be placed on the ring floor until the bell has ended the round…

All promoters must provide medical information, facilities and equipment, including but not limited to a stretcher and emergency oxygen, adequate for emergency occasions, and an ambulance for each boxing show, and all such medical facilities and equipment must be approved in adva…

Each boxing club shall provide a sufficient supply of white, square shaped round cards, numbered on one side from one to 15. These shall be visible from the ring to all spectators. The Commissioner shall determine whether or not the round cards may contain advertising or any othe…

(a) Until and unless specifically ordered by the State Athletic Commissioner, all professional extreme wrestling performances in New Jersey shall be considered strictly exhibition and as entertainment and no promoter shall willfully advertise his events to the contrary. (b) The C…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-20.10 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 "License for women".

Any mat or padding and canvas covering which has been used for boxing matches shall not be used for extreme wrestling exhibitions until the mat or the canvas covering has been washed and is free from resin. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:46-20.11 Amended by R.2001 d.293, effective 8…

The professional boxing rules governing the size, construction and safety equipment of boxing rings shall apply to extreme wrestling rings except that there shall be three strands of ring rope in extreme wrestling rings and the Commissioner may allow variance from rules when nece…