New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL
Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS
Part 15 - DRUGS AND FOREIGN SUBSTANCES - PENALTIES
Section 15.6.15.18 - PENALTIES FOR PROHIBITED DRUG OR FOREIGN SUBSTANCE USE

Universal Citation: 15 NM Admin Code 15.6.15.18

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Losing contestant: Any contestant determined to have been using, or to have been under the influence of a prohibited drug or foreign substance, and who has been adjudged the loser of a match, shall forfeit his share of the purse to the commission.

B. Winning contestant: Any contestant determined to have been using, or to have been under the influence of a prohibited drug or foreign substance, and who has been adjudged the winner of a match, shall forfeit the win, and shall not be allowed to engage in any future match in this state.

(1) A "no decision" result shall be entered into the official record of the match.

(2) The purse shall be redistributed as though the contestant found to be in violation of this subsection had lost the match.

C. Forfeit of purse: If redistribution of the purse is not necessary; or if the distribution of the purse has been accomplished and the contestant is found to be in violation of Subsections A or B of this section, the contestant shall forfeit his share of the purse to the commission.

D. Additional penalties: The following additional penalties shall be assessed against any contestant found to be in violation of this section:

(1) Penalty for the first occurrence: The contestant's license shall be suspended for a period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, during which time the contestant shall be banned from participating in any manner in any match or activity regulated by this commission.

(2) Penalty for the second occurrence: The contestant's license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year, during which time the contestant shall be banned from participating in any manner in any match or activity regulated by this commission.

(3) Penalty for the third occurrence: The contestant's license shall be permanently revoked and he shall be permanently banned from participating in any manner in any match or activity regulated by this commission.

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