Code of Massachusetts Regulations
523 CMR - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (FORMERLY, STATE BOXING COMMISSION)
Title 523 CMR 20.00 - Prohibited Acts; Disciplinary Actions
Section 20.03 - Grounds for Disciplinary Action

Universal Citation: 523 MA Code of Regs 523.20

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The Commission may suspend or revoke the license of, otherwise discipline or take any combination of such actions against a licensee who has, in the judgment of the Commission:

(1) Violated the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, except for minor traffic violations;

(2) Violated any provision of 523 CMR or M.G.L. c. 147;

(3) Provided false or misleading information to the Commission or a representative of the Commission;

(4) Failed or refused to comply with a valid order of a representative of the Commission;

(5) Conducted themselves at any time or place in a manner which is deemed by the Commission to reflect discredit to unarmed combat;

(6) Knowingly dealt or consorted with any person who:

(a) Engages in illegal bookmaking;

(b) Is a reputed underworld character;

(c) Is under suspension from any other Commission;

(d) Engaged in any activity or practice that is detrimental to the best interests of unarmed combat; or

(e) Had personal knowledge that an unarmed combatant suffered a serious injury during training for a contest or exhibition and failed or refused to inform the Commission about that serious injury.

(7) Failed to execute the duties of their position in a skillful, professional manner generally expected of an individual holding that position.

(8) Sustained injury or abuse during a fight such that suspension of the unarmed combatant's license is necessary in the interest of protecting their physical welfare. Suspension under this provision may be issued without the provision of a hearing. The unarmed combatant may appeal such action at any time during the period of the suspension and request a hearing.

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