Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024
Section 20-8.0 - Requirements for License as Referee or Judge: Expiration and Renewal of License1. To qualify for a license as a referee or judge of boxing contests an applicant must: a. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;b. Not have been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude;c. Submit references from three (3) persons of his/her character and ability; andd. Be certified and in good standing with the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC).2. In lieu of the examination and internship, the Commission may accept satisfactory evidence of equivalent qualifications possessed by an applicant who:a. Is currently licensed in another state or country; orb. Formerly held a South Carolina license which lapsed in good standing.3. A person holding a current South Carolina license or who formerly held a South Carolina license which lapsed in good standing may be licensed by the Commission without examination or internship to perform an officiating function other than that for which he/she is or was licensed if the Commission determines that he/she is qualified to perform that function.4. The Commission will determine when additional ring officials are needed and when licensing examinations for ring officials will be conducted.5. Each license issued pursuant to this section is valid until December 31st of each year. An application with the proper fee for renewal must be submitted to the Commission by December 1st, of each year accompanied by the appropriate renewal fee. The renewal of a license is not automatic. The applicant's past performance and abilities may be considered in evaluating his/her application for renewal.Added by State Register Volume 20, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 28, 1996; State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015.