Washington Administrative Code
Title 36 - Licensing, Department of (Professional Athletics)
Chapter 36-14 - Professional and amateur martial arts
Section 36-14-515 - Amateur mixed martial arts protective equipment
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
The following is minimum required equipment to be worn during a bout by all amateur participants or contestants at events or exhibitions:
(1) Training facilities:
. Martial arts shin guards with instep pads;
. 6 oz. amateur mixed martial arts sparring style gloves that shall be whole, clean, sanitary, and in good condition.
. An extra set of gloves shall be at ringside prior to the start of the first bout for use in case gloves are damaged during a bout;
. Mouthpiece;
. Groin protector (male participants only).
(2) Amateur mixed martial arts sanctioning organizations:
. Martial arts shin guards with instep pads;
. 6 oz. amateur mixed martial arts sparring style gloves, supplied by the promoter, that shall be whole, clean, sanitary, and in good condition.
. An extra set of gloves shall be provided by the promoter to the representative in charge of the event prior to the start of the first bout for use in case gloves are damaged during a bout;
. Mouthpiece;
. Groin protector (male participants only).
(3) Department of licensing:
. 6 oz. amateur mixed martial arts sparring style gloves, supplied by the promoter, that shall be whole, clean, sanitary, and in good condition;
. An extra set of gloves shall be provided by the promoter to the department representative prior to the start of the first bout for use in case gloves are damaged during a bout;
. Mouthpiece;
. Groin protector (male participants only).
Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.023, 43.24.086, 67.08.015, 67.08.017, 67.08.105, 67.08.107, and 2012 c 99 . 12-24-045, § 36-14-515, filed 11/30/12, effective 1/1/13.
