New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Chapter VII - State Athletic Commission
Part 208 - Special Rules for Health, Safety and Integrity in Combative Sports
Section 208.5 - Ringside physicians

Universal Citation: 19 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 208.5
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

The number of Commission-designated ringside physicians required to be in attendance at each professional boxing and professional mixed martial arts contest or exhibition, and the type and quantity of medical and emergency equipment and instruments which shall be available at ringside or elsewhere on the premises, shall be as the Commission may prescribe. Ringside physicians designated by the Commission to work at authorized professional boxing and professional mixed martial arts events within the State shall be employed by the Commission and shall be physicians licensed in New York State pursuant to Article 131 of the Education Law. Ringside physicians in attendance at all other authorized combative sports events and professional wrestling exhibitions within the State shall be physicians licensed in New York State pursuant to Article 131 of the Education Law, shall be provided by the event promoter, and shall not be considered employees or agents of the Commission while on duty at such events.

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