Ohio Administrative Code

(A) Each casino operator must provide the commission with a comprehensive list of all electronic gaming equipment (EGE inventory list), in a format approved by the executive director, prior to the commencement of casino gaming. Each casino operator must provide updates to the EGE…

A casino operator must maintain a log of all movements, installation, and removal of electronic gaming equipment. The log must include, but is not limited to:(A) The electronic gaming equipment manufacturer's serial number;(B) The electronic gaming equipment's asset number;(C) Th…

(A) A casino operator must obtain approval from the executive director before installing or removing electronic gaming equipment from the gaming floor.(B) Access within the secure area of electronic gaming equipment for the purpose of installation or removal must be logged, excep…

(A) Electronic gaming equipment may not be placed into operation at a casino facility unless the equipment is suitable to operate.(B) Critical program storage media must be verified and sealed by a commission employee before any electronic gaming equipment is placed into operatio…

As used in rules 3773-1-01 to 3773-8-01 of the Administrative Code:(A) "Amateur" means a contestant who does not compete for a prize, in cash or otherwise, that has a value of more than twenty-five dollars.(B) "Boxing match or exhibition" means a public or private competition per…

Rules bearing agency 3773 of the Administrative Code prescribe the conditions under which athlete agents are licensed and public boxing, wrestling matches, tough person, kick boxing, karate, mixed martial arts and all other unarmed combat sports exhibitions shall be conducted in …

The office hours of the commission shall be, Monday through Friday, as determined by the executive director. Last updated November 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM Authorized By: 3773.34 Amplifies: 3773.34 Five Year Review Date: 10/27/2030 Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/1984

Rules bearing agency 3773 of the Administrative Code do not apply to:(A) Elementary or secondary school, college, or university boxing, karate or wrestling coaches who receive compensation for teaching or coaching boxing, karate or wrestling only from the school, college, or univ…

The Ohio athletic commission shall charge the following fees:(A) For an application for or renewal of a promoter's license:(1) For public boxing match: one hundred fifty dollars(2) For tough person match or exhibition: one hundred fifty dollars(3) For mixed martial arts or other …

Promoters shall compensate officials appointed by the commission in accordance with the following pay schedule.(A) Three judges, one timekeeper, one knockdown timekeeper: not less than one hundred dollars each.(B) Two referees: Shall be paid a fee of not less than one hundred fif…

(A) Any person may obtain notification of the time and place of regularly scheduled meetings or the time, place and purpose of any special meeting by:(1) Writing the commission office, whose present address is: "The Ohio Athletic Commission, 242 Federal Plaza West Suite 405, Youn…

The procedure of the Ohio athletic commission for giving public notice for the adoption, amendment or rescission of the rules under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code shall be as follows:(A) Unless explicitly provided otherwise by statute, if a document is required by statute to be…

(A) The state athletic commission may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license issued under agency 3773 of the Administrative Code if the licensee:(1) Has committed an act detrimental to any sports regulated by the Ohio athletic commission or to the public interest, conven…

No person shall:(A) Violate sections 3773.31 to 3773.59 of the Revised Code or any rule of the commission;(B) Gamble, bet, or wager on the result of any event regulated by the Ohio athletic commission;(C) Participate in a sham or fake boxing match or event regulated by the Ohio a…

When the commission denies an application for a permit or license, or intends to consider the suspension or revocation of a license, the commission or executive director shall notify the person in writing of their opportunity for a hearing. Such notice shall be given by registere…

(A) In order to ensure the safety of all contestants and to protect the integrity of boxing, wrestling, tough person, kick boxing, karate, mixed martial arts or other unarmed combat sport exhibitions regulated by the Ohio athletic commission, the commission hereby regulates the u…

Upon the completion of a any public or private competition that involves the sports of boxing, kick boxing, mixed martial arts karate, tough man contests or tough person contests, or any other form of boxing or martial arts, the results of the match, exhibition or contest may be …

(A) The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations establishing classes of boxers, which classes shall be based upon weights. All contests or exhibitions shall take place only between boxers who are within the same weight class as defined by the commission, unless otherwis…

(A) No boxing contest shall be scheduled for more than twelve rounds, of three minutes duration, and one minute rest period.(B) Referee is the sole arbitrator of a bout and is the only individual authorized to stop a contest. The referee shall be approved by the commission and wi…

(A) Female boxing rules will follow all male rules, including all weight classes and glove sizes, with the following exceptions:(1) All bouts shall be scheduled for no more than ten rounds with each round lasting two or three minutes, that will be approved by executive director o…

No competition may occur that involves the sports of boxing, mixed martial arts, kick boxing, karate, tough man or tough person contests, or any other form of boxing or martial arts unless there is:(A) At least one physician at ringside at all times. The physician must be a licen…

Matches shall start at the time designated on the permit, or to coincide with any television timetable. Last updated November 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM Authorized By: 3773.34 Amplifies: 3773.34 Five Year Review Date: 10/27/2030 Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/1984

(A) There shall be no less than five bouts and twenty-four rounds of boxing on any program. There will be no waiver of rounds unless otherwise approved by the commission or executive director.(B) There shall be no less than three bouts and twelve rounds of professional boxing, fo…

Any boxer making their professional debut or who is thirty-five or older and has not been active in any event for eighteen months or more may not participate in more than four scheduled rounds. This may be waived by the commission. Last updated November 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM Autho…

(A) The promoter of any public or private competition that involves the sports of boxing, mixed martial arts, kick boxing, karate, tough man contests or tough person contests, or any other form of boxing or martial arts, shall if possible:(1) Notify the commission or executive di…

There shall be a clean bucket and a clean bottle of water in each boxer's corner which shall be provided by the promoter. Last updated November 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM Authorized By: 3773.34 Amplifies: 3773.34 Five Year Review Date: 10/27/2030 Prior Effective Dates: 8/19/1984

(A) The bell, used to signal the beginning and conclusion of each round, shall be loud enough to be heard by both boxers above the noise of the crowd and must be on a level with the ring platform.(B) There should be a distinctively different sounding device, other than a bell, wh…

(A) The ring must be not less than eighteen feet square and not more than twenty-four feet square within the ropes. The ring floor must extend at least eighteen inches beyond the ropes and corner posts must not be closer than eighteen inches to the ring ropes. The ring floor must…

Before the start of each match, the referee shall call the contestants together for final instructions at which time each contestant shall be accompanied by their chief second only, except in the case of a contestant who also requires the services of an interpreter in which case …

The promoter or the employees of any licensed promoter and the matchmaker shall at no time coach any contestant during the progress of a match, that involves the sports of boxing, mixed martial arts, kick boxing, karate, tough man contests or tough person contests, or any other f…

No unauthorized persons are allowed in the dressing rooms other than contestants scheduled for the event and the contestant's manager, trainer, second, and the promoter or the promoter's representative. The promoter shall provide separate dressing rooms for male and female contes…

(A) Contracts for all contestants must be given to the inspector or executive director prior to or at the weigh-in. This included all amateur contestants who participate in matches regulated by the Ohio athletic commission.(B) Prior to start of event the promoter must give the in…

The promoter shall ensure that all beverages are dispensed in paper cups, plastic cups, or plastic containers. That all ashtrays and plates provided for patrons must be made of lightweight, non-flammable and nontoxic materials. Only plastic eating utensils may be used. Violation …

All paperwork and scorecards will not become public record until they are completed and approved by the commission or executive director or filed in the commission office. Last updated November 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM Authorized By: 3773.34 Amplifies: 37733.34 Five Year Review Date:…

(A) A championship may only be won in a contest for which a promoter has obtained an Ohio license to promote as prescribed in the Administrative Code. The promoter of an Ohio state championship contest shall be responsible for the purchase of the championship belt to be presented…

(A) No spirits of ammonia may be used in the ring.(B) Only discretionary use of petroleum jelly may be used on the face, arms, or any other part of a contestant's body.(C) In case of cuts, only the following are allowed all other solutions are prohibited:(1) A sealed solution of …

All referees, managers or seconds working the corner of a boxing match, mixed martial arts, kick boxing, karate, tough person contests, or any other form of boxing or martial arts, or any form of unarmed combat sports not including professional wrestling, shall wear rubber gloves…

(A) Contestants shall wear boxing shorts, abdominal guard, foul proof cup, shoes and a individually fitted mouthpiece.(B) All contestants must:(1) Trim and secure their hair in a manner so as to not interfere with the vision or safety of contestants. Any devise meant to hold the …

(A) No person other than the contestants and referee shall enter the ring during a bout. (B) For non title bouts there may not be more than three seconds. Between rounds, one second may be inside the ring and the other two on the ring apron.(C) For championship bouts there may no…

(A) Bandages on the hand of a contestant may not exceed one winding of surgeon's adhesive tape, not over one and one-half inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect the part of the hand near the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice, but may not extend wit…

(A) Gloves must have the distal portion of the thumb attached to the body of the glove so as to minimize the possibility of injury to the opponent's eye.(B) A contestant weighing one hundred forty-seven pounds or less shall wear eight ounce gloves. A contestant weighing more than…

(A) The Ohio athletic commission shall allow electrolyte-replacement drinks, regardless of color, such as "Gatorade, Powerade, Propel, and Smart Water," during events regulated by the commission.(B) These drinks must be brought to ringside or cage side un-opened and sealed and on…

(A) No contestant or promoter may display any type of entrance theme that includes music, video, or any type of physical display that contains any profanity or any derogatory ethnic remarks. Anyone violating this rule may be suspended for up to six months. Last updated November 1…

No person shall promote any public or private competition that involves the sports of boxing, kick boxing, mixed martial arts, karate, tough man contests or tough person contests, professional wrestling, or any other form of boxing or martial arts unless:(A) That person is licens…

(A) Any person who wishes to promote any public or private competition that involves the sports of boxing, kick boxing, mixed martial arts, karate, tough person contests, or any other form of boxing or martial arts shall apply to the commission for a promoter's license. Each appl…

(A) Any licensed promoter who desires to promote any public or private competition that involves the sports of boxing, kick boxing, mixed martial arts, karate, tough man contests or tough person contests, professional wrestling, or any other form of boxing or martial arts contest…

No person who holds a promoter's license to conduct any public or private competition that involves the sports of boxing, kick boxing, mixed martial arts, karate, tough man contests or tough person contests, professional wrestling, or any other form of boxing or martial arts, und…