Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 85-4-.13 - Physician and Paramedics

(1) A licensed medical doctor shall conduct pre-fight physicals on all contestants and referees. A licensed physician shall sit at the immediate ringside of all bouts. No bout shall be allowed to proceed unless the physician is in his or her seat. The physician shall not leave until after the decision in the final bout. He or she shall be prepared to assist if any serious emergency arises and shall render temporary or emergency treatments for cuts and minor injuries sustained by the contestants.

(2) No manager or second shall attempt to render aid to a contestant during the course of a round before the physician has had an opportunity to examine the contestant who may have been injured. Time out shall be called for such examinations.

(3) No event shall take place, amateur and/or professional, without a team of equipped, qualified paramedics present at each bout.

(4) No event shall take place, amateur and/or professional, without a fully equipped paramedic ambulance on standby at the venue.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 85-4-.13

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-4B-50 and 43-4B-52.

Original Rule entitled "Physician and Paramedics" adopted. F. May 24, 2011; eff. June 13, 2011.