Section R457-1-515 - Stopping a Contest(1) The referee may stop a contest to ensure the integrity of a contest or to protect the health, safety, or welfare of a contestant or the public for any one or more of the following reasons:(a) injuries, cuts, or other physical or mental conditions that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of a contestant if the contestant were to continue with the competition;(b) one-sided nature of the contest;(c) refusal or inability of a contestant to reasonably compete; and(d) refusal or inability of a contestant to comply with the rules of the contest.(2) If a referee stops a contest, the referee shall disqualify the contestant, where appropriate, and recommend to the designated Commission member to withhold the purse of that professional contestant pending an impoundment decision in accordance with Section 9-23-313.(3) The designated Commission member may stop a contest at any stage in the contest to decide to withhold the purse when there is a significant question with respect to the contest, the contestant, or any other licensee associated with the contest, pursuant to Section 9-23-313.Utah Admin. Code R457-1-515
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/18/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-05, effective 2/20/2024