Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 9-23-311 - Ringside physician(1) The commission shall maintain a list of ringside physicians who hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and are registered with the commission as approved to act as a ringside physician and meet the requirements of Subsection (2).(2)(a) The commission shall appoint a registered ringside physician to perform the duties of a ringside physician at each contest held under this chapter.(b) The promoter of a contest shall pay a fee determined by the commission by rule to the commission for a ringside physician.(3) An applicant for registration as a ringside physician shall: (a) submit an application for registration;(b) provide the commission with evidence of the applicant's licensure to practice medicine in the state; and(c) satisfy minimum qualifications established by the department by rule.(4) A ringside physician at attendance at a contest:(a) may stop the contest at any point if the ringside physician determines that a contestant's physical condition renders the contestant unable to safely continue the contest; and(b) works under the direction of the commission.Renumbered from § 63N-10-311 by Chapter 362, 2022 General Session ,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2022.Renumbered from § 63C-11-311 and amended by Chapter 283, 2015 General Session ,§ 252, eff. 5/12/2015.Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 369, 2009 General Session