Section R457-1-602 - Boxing - Contest Officials(1) The officials for each boxing contest shall consist of not less than the following: (d) one physician licensed in good standing in Utah.(2) A licensed referee, judge, or timekeeper may not officiate at a contest unless conducted under the authority or supervision of the designated Commission member.(3) A referee or judge may not participate or accept an assignment to officiate when that assignment may tend to impair the referee's or judge's independence of judgment or action in the performance of the referee's or judge's duties.(4) A judge shall sit midway between the ring posts of the ring, but not on the same side as another judge, and shall have an unimpaired view of the ring.(5) A referee may not be assigned to officiate more than 32 scheduled rounds in one day, except when substituting for another referee who is incapacitated.(6) A referee may not wear jewelry that might cause injury to the contestants. Glasses, if worn, shall be protective athletic glasses or goggles with plastic lenses and a secure elastic band around the back of the head.(7) Referees, seconds working in the corners, the designated Commission member, and physicians may wear rubber gloves in the performance of their duties.(8) No official shall be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances while performing the official's duties.Utah Admin. Code R457-1-602
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/18/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-05, effective 2/20/2024