Section 543 - Referee's LicenseIn order to be licensed as a referee, an applicant shall meet all the following requirements:
(a) Have two years of documented experience refereeing martial arts or kickboxing matches with a minimum of 100 matches with a minimum of 100 matches refereed. It is not necessary that this experience be obtained by refereeing professional contests.(b) Be found after examination by a licensed physician to be physically and mentally fit to referee a martial arts contest and to have uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/100 in both eyes. Weight shall be proportionate to height in accordance with the standards of the American Medical Association in effect at the time of the effective date of this regulation.(c) Be in good physical condition with the speed and reflexes in the ring necessary for the protection of the fighters.(d) Pass a written examination administered by the commission on the fundamentals of martial arts and kickboxing, refereeing and judging martial arts matches and contests, and California law and regulations relating to martial arts and kickboxing.(e) Perform a demonstration of competency by performing as a referee in a martial arts match before a representative of the commission and two licensed referees. The applicant shall demonstrate knowledge of refereeing techniques and the ability to manage and control a martial arts match.(f) Perform a demonstration of competence in judging by judging at least 50 martial arts or kickboxing contests as verified by a representative of the commission.(g) These requirements may be waived for any applicant who is licensed or approved as a referee by the Professional Kickboxing Association or the World Kickboxing Association.(h) In order to renew a referee's license, a referee shall comply with subsections (b) and (c) in addition to any other requirements for renewal set forth in the law or these regulations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 543
1. New section filed 12-17-86, effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51). Note: Authority cited: Sections 18611, 18763 and 18765, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18648, 18763 and 18765, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 12-17-86, effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 51).