Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-143j-56a - Attire and physical appearance

(a) All contestants shall wear attire and protective equipment approved by the commissioner or such commissioner's authorized representative.

(1) Boxers' attire and protective equipment shall include shorts, abdominal guard, foul-proof groin protection, shoes and a fitted mouthpiece. In addition, female boxers shall wear a properly fitted body shirt and may wear optional breast protection. No shoes with spikes, cleats, hard soles or hard heels shall be permitted in the combat area. All amateur boxers shall also wear properly fitted and approved head protection.

(2) Mixed martial arts competitors' attire and protective equipment shall include shorts, foul-proof groin protection and a fitted mouthpiece. In addition, female mixed martial arts competitors shall wear a properly fitted body shirt and may wear optional breast protection. All amateur mixed martial arts competitors shall also wear approved shin guards with instep pads supplied by the promoter and in good condition. Shorts with grip panels or metal parts, pants, Gis, shoes and shirts are not permitted during competition unless otherwise allowed under this section.

(b) No contestant shall be permitted to wear any jewelry or other piercing accessories during a bout.

(c) Mixed martial arts competitors shall have all fingernails and toenails clipped and filed to a length which does not present a hazard to the safety of either contestant.

(d) The commissioner or such commissioner's authorized representative shall determine whether head or facial hair or other identified condition of a contestant's body presents any hazard to the safety of either contestant or will interfere with the proper supervision and conduct of the contest or exhibition. Unless corrected, the competitor presenting such hazard or interference will not be allowed to compete.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-143j-56a

Effective November 6, 2015