Oregon Administrative Code

230-020-0310 Vision Requirements (1) All unarmed combat sports competitors must submit a report of a complete medical eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist on a state or tribal athletic commission form approved by the commission. (2) Examination must take place wit…

230-020-0320 Minimum Physical Requirements for Participation in Unarmed Combat Sports (1) Any active medical conditions or physical examination abnormalities flagged by the examining medical personnel or the Administrator on a Report of Physical Exam must be considered by the Med…

230-020-0330 Medical Qualification (1) Medical Personnel must refuse to qualify an unarmed combat sports competitor if medical personnel or an authorized representative of the superintendent determine that withholding medical qualification is necessary to preserve the health or s…

230-020-0405 Out-of-State Competition Any unarmed combat sports competitor licensed by the superintendent who participates in an unarmed combat sports bout outside the State of Oregon may be required, upon returning to Oregon, repeat the medical requirements for unarmed combat sp…

230-020-0410 Time Between Bouts (1) Unless prior written approval is obtained from the Administrator, a competitor must observe a minimum rest period between bouts as specified in this rule before competing in this state: (a) Participation in a bout of one to three rounds, rest p…

230-020-0450 Administration or Use of Drugs (1) The administration or use of any drugs, alcohol, stimulants, or injections in any part of the body or use of any prohibited substance specified in the Prohibited List of the World Anti-Doping Code, as adopted by the World Anti-Dopin…

230-030-0000 Providing Medical Personnel and Emergency Equipment (1) The Administrator shall determine the appropriate number of medical personnel required to staff an unarmed combat sports event to include the weigh-in, pre-fight physical examinations, the event and post-fight e…

230-030-0001 Rule Set Modification and Approval of Alternative Rule Sets (1) Unarmed combat sports promoters are expected to conduct their events in accordance with the Oregon rules and regulations governing unarmed combat sports unless modified pursuant to subsection (2) and (3)…

230-030-0020 Staging Area (1) The promoter must provide two separate staging areas for unarmed combat sports competitors at the event location. (2) On the day of an event, only the following people are allowed in the staging areas: (a) The manager of the competitor; (b) The secon…

230-030-0030 Matchmaking (1) Bouts, including those bouts arranged by a matchmaker residing in another state, but matchmaking for an event in Oregon, shall be made only by a promoter or matchmaker licensed by the superintendent. (2) Promoters shall provide the Administrator with …

230-030-0040 Number of Rounds Scheduled (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a promoter shall not schedule an event with fewer than: (a) Twenty-six rounds that consist of bouts of boxing. (b) Eighteen rounds that consist of bouts of mixed martial arts, kickboxing, …

230-030-0050 Event and Bout Approval (1) All unarmed combat sports bouts shall be approved by the Administrator. Main event contracts, if applicable, shall be placed on file with the Administrator for approval at least 5 days prior to the event unless an exception is made by the …

230-030-0055 Report of Illness Whenever a licensed unarmed combat sports competitor is under contract, if applicable, to participate in a bout and is unable because of injuries or illness to take part in such bout, the competitor, the competitor’s manager, or the promoter shall i…

230-030-0060 Postponement Involving Professional Competitor Contracts If through inclement weather or other happening not within the control of the promoter, a postponement becomes necessary, the Administrator may grant an extension of the contracts, if applicable, and set a new …

230-030-0070 Notice of Change in Program Notice of any change in announced or advertised programs for any unarmed combat sports main event shall be filed with the Administrator at least 24 hours before the contest. Notice of such change or substitution shall also be conspicuously…

230-030-0080 Substitutions Substitution shall not be permitted in an unarmed combat sports main event except in cases of emergency where the Administrator finds such action is justified and then only where the substitute has been approved by the Administrator in accordance with t…

230-030-0090 Solicitation in Venue No soliciting of any kind by any individual or organization shall be allowed in any unarmed combat sports venue without the approval of the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SA…

230-030-0100 Beverages Promoters shall be responsible to see that all beverages are served in paper or plastic disposable cups unless approved by the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend filed 01/…

230-030-0120 Championship Bouts A promoter may not advertise an unarmed combat sports bout as a championship bout without specific approval to do so from the Administrator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 4-2018, amend f…

230-030-0130 Medical Insurance for Unarmed Combat Sports Competitors (1) A promoter shall provide a short-term medical assistance insurance program, approved by the superintendent, for licensed unarmed combat sports competitors to provide medical, surgical or hospital care for in…

230-030-0140 Sanitation (1) All promoters shall provide and make available to all competitors clean and sanitary facilities including, but not limited to restrooms and staging areas. (2) Promoters shall provide bottled water and clean towels for competitors and officials. (3) Any…

230-030-0150 Weigh-In, Pre-fight Physical Examination and Post-fight Physical Examination (1) No unarmed combat sports competitor shall be weighed-in or administered a pre-fight physical examination unless the competitor is properly licensed by the superintendent. (2) Weigh-in: U…

230-030-0190 Pre-Fight Plan There must be a written pre-fight plan and route to remove an injured competitor from the fenced area, or ring and venue. The promoter shall provide a copy of the plan to the Administrator no later than 72 hours prior to the commencement of the event. …

230-030-0200 Promoter’s Safety Responsibility It shall be the promoter's responsibility to insure safety for the unarmed combat sports competitors, officials and spectators. This includes the responsibility to provide adequately trained, certified and licensed security providers …

230-030-0280 Rules Meeting (1) The head referee, lead inspector or an authorized representative of the superintendent for the event shall conduct a rules meeting before any unarmed combat sports event to review rules and expectations of the competitors and seconds. (2) All compet…

230-030-0310 Failure to Appear (1) Any competitor absent from an event in which the professional unarmed combat sports competitor is contractually bound to appear, without a certificate from medical personnel, is subject to disciplinary action. (2) Any competitor who is not medic…

230-030-0320 Payment of Professional Competitors All professional competitors shall be paid in full according to their contracts, if applicable, and no part or percentage of their remuneration may be withheld except by order of the Administrator, the superintendent, or a court or…

230-030-0330 Time and Manner of Payment (1) All purse money, if applicable, and travel money, if applicable, must be furnished by check to an authorized representative of the superintendent after the official weigh-in, and before the commencement of the event. Immediately followi…

230-030-0350 Televised Unarmed Combat Sports Events (1) The directives contained in these rules apply to circumstances where the promoter either televises an event live or videotapes the event, or circumstances where the promoter contracts with another to televise or videotape th…

230-030-0360 Apron Seating (1) The promoter of an unarmed combat sports event shall not sell tickets for apron seats. Apron seats are to be reserved for the superintendent's representatives, medical personnel, ambulance personnel, promotion representatives, Commission representat…

230-040-0000 Approval of Sale Tickets The sale of tickets to an event is prohibited until: (1) An event application packet is approved by the Administrator. (2) A promotional plan explaining how tickets are sold, tracked, counted, tracked and reported. This plan is only required …

230-040-0010 Complimentary Tickets and Courtesy Passes (1) No promoter or promotion employee shall sell complimentary tickets. All promoters shall be held responsible for the actions of their staff and volunteers. (2) A complimentary ticket is a priced flat ticket for which no ch…

230-040-0020 Admission of Officials, Press, and Superintendent’s Representatives The Administrator shall provide the promoter with a pass list which shall contain the names of the authorized representatives of the superintendent, officials assigned to perform official duties in c…

230-040-0030 Printing of Tickets All tickets shall have the price, the name of the promoter and event date printed or date stamped plainly thereon. Complimentary tickets must adhere to guidelines in OAR 230-040-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implement…

230-040-0040 Color of Tickets Tickets of different prices shall be printed on different colored ticket stock. If a promoter is using a computerized and bonded ticket service, this requirement may be waived by the Administrator. Use of passout tickets is permitted for purposes of …

230-040-0060 Exchanges No exchange of tickets shall be made except at the box office, and no ticket shall be redeemed after the show has taken place. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BW…

230-040-0070 Refunds Every promoter holding an event shall have printed on the stub of every ticket sold a disclaimer with language describing what will occur if an event is cancelled or modified. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 Hist…

230-040-0080 Ticket Stubs Under no circumstances shall a ticket holder be passed through the gate without having the ticket separated from the stub, or be allowed to occupy a seat unless in possession of the ticket stub. A promoter must keep an auditable record of all tickets pri…

230-040-0090 Seats to Correspond with Tickets Ushers shall see that spectators occupy seats corresponding with their ticket stubs, and that anyone occupying such seat unlawfully be asked to vacate, and if necessary be ejected. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other…

230-040-0100 Counting Tickets An authorized representative of the superintendent may audit ticket process compliance at or after an event. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 History: SAC 5-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 …

230-040-0110 Destruction of Tickets Tickets and stubs of every description sold or unsold used for an unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling event, shall be retained by the promoter for a period of at least six months. During the required period of retention, the promot…

230-060-0020 Execution of Contract Every contract between a professional unarmed combat sports competitor and a manager shall contain provisions governing its duration, division of the competitor’s purse and the minimum sum to be guaranteed annually to the unarmed combat sports c…

230-060-0060 Expiration of Contract No manager shall be allowed to contract for their services with a professional unarmed combat sports competitor for a bout to take place after the contract’s expiration date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: OR…

230-060-0070 Competitor-Promoter Contract Provisions (1) No verbal or written agreement other than a contract on a form approved by the superintendent shall be accepted by the Administrator. (2) No contract between a promoter and a manager or unarmed combat sports competitor shal…

230-070-0000 Ring (1) Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai shall take place in a ring that complies with all requirements set forth in this division unless otherwise approved by the Administrator. Mixed Martial Arts and Combat Jiu-Jitsu may take place in a ring but must meet specifie…

230-070-0025 Mixed Martial Arts Fenced Area or Ring (1) Mixed martial arts and Combat Jiu-Jitsu bouts may be held in a fenced area or ring inspected and approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent. Kickboxing and Muay Thai may be allowed in a fenced area if app…

230-070-0026 Combat Jiu Jitsu Event Open Mat (1) Combat Jiu Jitsu events may be held on an open mat if approved by the Administrator. (2) Promoters seeking to hold events on an open mat shall submit their pre-bout plan that states their intention to use an open mat and details th…

230-070-0030 Apron, Secure Barrier and Safety Zone at Unarmed Combat Sports Events There shall be a secure barrier approved by an authorized representative of the superintendent surrounding the ring or fenced area, separating the ring or fenced area from the audience, creating a …

230-070-0040 Ringside Physicians (1) Medical personnel shall have an unobstructed view of the ring or fenced area at all times. (2) Medical Personnel must be seated at a table nearest a stair entrance to the ring or fenced area. (3) The promoter shall furnish chairs for assigned …

230-070-0050 Secure Barrier Area Seating The promoter shall furnish seats for the Administrator, authorized representatives of the superintendent, Commissioners, and Officials, which allow them maximum visibility of the competitors. There shall be seating provided in each of the …