Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation— State Athletic Commission

20-1.1. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in the Chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) ‘‘Administrator’’ means the person appointed by the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation to…

20-1.2. Classes of Boxers. 1. Boxers shall be divided into the following classes: a. Mini Flyweight up to 105 pounds b. Light Flyweight over 105 to 108 pounds c. Flyweight over 108 to 112 pounds d. Super Flyweight over 112 to 115 pounds e. Bantam Weight over 115 to 118 pounds f. …

20-1.3. Weigh-In Procedures. Weigh-ins within 24 hours When weighs-ins occur within twenty-four (24) hours, but not less than twelve (12) hours prior to an event’s scheduled start time, the boxer shall not exceed the weight specified on the boxer/promoter contract. If a boxer exc…

20-1.4. Weighing of Boxers. 1. Weighing of all boxers for all shows must take place at a time and place designated by the Commission. This would normally be on the same day that the event is to be held. 2. Weights must be determined by the Commission Representative. 3. Opponents …

20-10.1. Designation; Approval; License. Announcers may be designated by the promoters with the approval of the Commission Representa- tive. Announcers must be licensed by the Commission. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-10.2. Authorization to Announce. Announcers are forbidden to make any announcement whatsoever except as authorized to do so by the promoter with the consent of the Commission Representative at the ringside. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 45…

20-10.3. Announcement of Contestants’ Names and Weights. After contestants and their chief seconds are in the ring, the boxing announcer shall announce the names of the contestants, their correct weights, and other matters as may be directed by the Commission Representative. HIST…

20-10.4. Announcement of Contest Results. Boxing announcers shall announce the judges’ decisions at the end of contests and in the event of knockouts at the time of same and the round of occurrence. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff Jun…

20-10.5. Neutrality. 1. Announcers must not in any way by word or action attempt to show any partisanship inside or outside the ring. 2. Announcers must remain seated in place and be silent except when making official announce- ments. 3. Announcers shall not use foul, abusive, or…

20-10.6. Introducing Suspended Person. 1. Boxing announcers must not at any time introduce from any ring any boxer or other person who is under suspension. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015. SUBCHAPTER 11 Timekeepers

20-11.1. Approval and License. Timekeepers shall be approved and licensed by the Commission. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-11.2. Stop-Watch. A timekeeper shall have an accurate stop-watch approved by the Commission Representative. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-11.3. Time of Round; Rest Period. 1. Each round of boxing shall be three (3) minutes unless approved in advance by the Commission representative. However, in the event of a knockdown near the end of a round, the round shall continue until the official count has ended. 2. Each …

20-11.4. Warning Signal. The timekeeper shall give a warning of ten (10) seconds before the beginning of each round by sounding a signal. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-11.5. Termination Before Scheduled Limit. In the event a boxing contest terminates before the scheduled limit of rounds, the timekeeper shall inform the announcer of the exact duration of the contest. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, ef…

20-11.6. Location Near Bell. A timekeeper shall be seated close to the bell at ringside. Adequate space must be provided to allow the timekeeper complete freedom of motion. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-11.7. Signals During Rounds. Except for the official ten-second signal, a timekeeper must not give any signal or information on the duration of any round in progress in any contest. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-11.8. Termination Between Rounds. 1. In the event a boxing bout terminates between rounds by decision of the referee or at the request of a corner, the timekeeper shall sound the bell as a signal for the next round. 2. The contest shall then be considered as having terminated …

20-11.9. Count for Knockdowns. The timekeeper may be designated by the referee to initiate the count in the event of a knockdown. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 12, Issue No. 6, eff June 24, 1988; State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.…

20-12.1. Approval and Assignment. Physicians shall be arranged for by the promoter from an approved list provided by the Commission. If a promoter requests approval of a physician not on the list, the Commission or its designee may approve said physician on a case-by-case basis. …

20-12.2. Examination of Boxers. Physicians assigned to boxing shows must perform thorough pre- and post-fight physicals on the contestants on the day of the event. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-12.3. Position at Ringside. 1. Physicians shall sit at the immediate ringside at all boxing shows. 2. No boxing bout or exhibition shall be allowed to proceed unless the physician is in his/her seat. 3. The physician shall not leave until after the final bout or exhibition. 4.…

20-12.4. Completion of Injury Form and Report. Physicians must fill out and return to the Commission Representative a printed injury form for every contestant immediately after a boxing event. These forms shall be maintained by the Commission Representative. HISTORY: Amended by S…

20-12.5. Unfit Participant. Physicians must rule off the card any boxer who is found physically unfit or who appears to be under the influence of an unauthorized substance at the weigh-in or pre-fight physical. HISTORY: Formerly 20-12.6; Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue…

20-12.6. Omitted by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015. Editor’s Note Former R. 20-12.6 was titled Unfit Participant . SUBCHAPTER 13 Television, Moving Picture, Radio

20-13.1. Commission Fee. 1. Every person, club, corporation, organization or association who shall hold any boxing, wrestling, kick boxing (full contact karate) or sparring exhibition or performance in this State shall pay to the Commission ten percent of the gross receipts recei…

20-13.2. Forms. Special forms to accompany the payment of the television fee shall be provided by the Commission to promoters whose shows are televised. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-13.3. Copy of Agreement Furnished to Commission. The Commission must be furnished by the promoter with true copies, properly notarized, of any and all agreements between promoters and television, moving picture or radio sponsors, stations or companies. HISTORY: Amended by Stat…

20-13.4. Time for Payment. The television fee must be paid the same night of a show unless arrangements are made at least five days before the event. Such arrangements must be in writing. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-13.5. Closed Circuit Television. 1. Any person who charges and receives an admission fee for exhibiting via closed circuit television any boxing or sparring match, including kick boxing (full contact karate), or wrestling exhibitions must obtain from the Athletic Commission an…

20-14.1. Proof of Insurance. 1. Each licensed promoter shall be required to submit evidence of a policy of medical and hospital insurance satisfactory to the Commission at the time application is made to the Commission for a permit. 2. The promoter must provide proof that premium…

20-14.2. Coverage. 1. Insurance will cover boxers for medical, surgical, and hospital care in amounts to be designated by the Commission. 2. Each licensed promoter must have medical, hospitalization, surgical and life insurance in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) i…

20-14.3. Omitted by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015. Editor’s Note Former R. 20-14.3 was titled Cost of Insurance . SUBCHAPTER 17 Promoters

20-17.1. General Responsibility. A licensed promoter will be held responsible for any failure in adhering to the rules and regulations of the Commission. The Commission may at its discretion video or require the promoter to furnish videos of the event to the Commission. The promo…

20-17.10. Posting of Surety Bond or Certified Check. Licensed promoters shall post with the Commission a surety bond in a minimum amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or certified funds sufficient to cover the total purse or fee for each scheduled contestant and official.…

20-17.11. Promoter Participating as a Contestant. No promoter shall participate as a contestant in any event in which the promoter is involved as a promoter or a matchmaker. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 20, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 28, 1996; Formerly 20-17.12; Sta…

20-17.12. Omitted by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015. Editor’s Note Former R. 20-17.12 was titled Promoter Participating as a Contestant , see, now S.C. Code Regs. 20-17.11. SUBCHAPTER 18 Matchmakers

20-17.2. Intermissions. All events are limited to one (1) half-time intermission and one (1) additional intermission with the prior approval of the Commission Representative, not including intermissions for medical emergencies. Promoters shall not permit intermissions at boxing s…

20-17.3. Persons Unlicensed or Under Suspension. Promoters and their matchmakers shall not permit any person unlicensed or under suspension to take part in a sanctioned event. HISTORY: Formerly 20-17.4; Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26,…

20-17.4. Grounds for Suspension of License. Any promoter holding a license may be suspended for a conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or for unbecoming conduct at any time or place reflecting discredit to boxing. HISTORY: Formerly 20-17.5; Amended by State…

20-17.5. Maintenance of Order; Responsibility. 1. Promoters will be held responsible for maintaining order. Any person who is intoxicated, abusive or disorderly in conduct, to the annoyance of surrounding spectators, may be ejected. 2. Promoters must supply security with a minimu…

20-17.6. Minimum/Maximum Schedule of Rounds per Program. Promoters shall not schedule less than twenty-one (21) or more than sixty (60) rounds of boxing on one program. HISTORY: Formerly 20-17.7; Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-17.7. Time of Final Bout. 1. The final bout shall not end later than 11:59 P.M., unless approved by the Commission Representative. 2. If the semifinal or other advertised bouts have not been held by 10 P.M., they shall be held after the main event bout. HISTORY: Amended by Sta…

20-17.8. Filing of Boxing Contracts; Secret Agreements. 1. Upon request of the Commission or Commission Representative copies of all boxing contracts between or among any participants must be filed with the Commission at the designated time before the event. 2. The making of secr…

20-17.9. Nonprofit and Charitable Events. Events sponsored, promoted or conducted by nonprofit and/or charitable organizations shall be subject to all the provisions of these rules and regulations HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 12, Issue No. 6, eff June 24, 1988; State…

20-18.1. Observance of Rules. 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. The matchmaker is responsible for properly identifying all contestants. HIST…

20-18.2. Uneven Matches. Matchmakers and promoters may be held responsible if they make matches in which one of the principals is outclassed or mismatched. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26, 2015.

20-18.3. Dealings with Persons Unlicensed or Under Suspension. Matchmakers shall not permit any person unlicensed or under suspension to take any part whatsoever in any match. HISTORY: Formerly 20-18.5; Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4536, eff June 26,…

20-18.4. Grounds for Suspension of License. Any event participant holding a license may be suspended if arrested or convicted for a charge involving moral turpitude or for unbecoming conduct at any time or place reflecting discredit to boxing. Under similar circumstances, applica…

20-18.5. Submission of Names and Addresses of Contestants. Contestants names, aliases, addresses, and date of birth must be submitted to the Commission Representative no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the start of the event. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 1…