Code of Massachusetts Regulations
523 CMR - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (FORMERLY, STATE BOXING COMMISSION)
Title 523 CMR 20.00 - Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions
Section 20.01 - Administration or Use of Alcohol, Stimulants, Drugs or Injections; Urinalysis or Chemical Tests; Disciplinary Action

(1) The Commission adheres to the Prohibited List published by the World Anti-doping Agency for anti-doping standards. Use of any substance identified on the Prohibited List by any unarmed combatant licensed or seeking licensure by the Commission is prohibited. (The Prohibited List may be obtained by logging on to the World Anti-Doping Agency website: http://www.usada.org/substances/prohibited-list/ ).

(2) Preparations to Stop Hemorrhaging. The Commission will periodically review the preparations available to stop hemorrhaging. Only the preparations which are approved by the Commission may be used to stop hemorrhaging in the ring or fenced area. Use of Monsel's solution and silver nitrate are prohibited.

(3) Substance Testing. Acting with reasonable cause or through random selection, the Commission or its designee may require, at any time either before or after a match, an unarmed combatant to undergo a test for use of illegal drugs or other performance enhancing substances as identified on the Prohibited List issued by the World Anti-doping Agency. If any sample of an unarmed combatant tests positive for any such substance, or if any unarmed combatant fails to cooperate in the testing process, it shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of their license and may result in forfeiture of a related match.