The use or administration of drugs, stimulants, depressants, prescription, nonprescription, or any other substances by or to a contestant during or prior to participation in an event is prohibited, except as follows or as otherwise permitted by this part:
- (1) All ice used during a contest shall be in an enclosed or sealed container;
(2)
- (A) Electrolyte drinks or water may be administered to a contestant during a contest, provided however, if an electrolyte drink is to be administered during a contest, a second or contestant shall have the State Athletic Commission or inspector examine and approve such electrolyte drink and its container prior to use.
- (B) The commission or inspector retains sole discretion to approve or disallow any electrolyte drink;
(3)
- (A) Discretionary and limited use of petroleum jelly shall be allowed immediately prior to and during a contest only on the contestant’s facial area extending to the lower ear lobes and shall not be used on any other part of the contestant.
- (B) The excessive use of petroleum jelly is strictly prohibited, and the referee shall direct removal of any excessive petroleum jelly;
(4)
- (A) The ringside doctor shall monitor the use and application of any foreign substances administered to a contestant before or during a contest.
- (B) The chief second shall surrender, immediately upon request, to the commission or the doctor any substance for laboratory analysis.
- (C) The commission or inspector may inspect, at any time, any bags, substances, or materials brought into the corner during a contest; and
(5) In case of a cut, the topical use only of the following is allowed, each to be in their original container which is clearly labeled in accordance with United States Food and Drug Administration and Drug Enforcement Administration regulations:
- (A) A solution of adrenaline 1/1000 concentration;
- (B) Avitene/Microfibril/Collagen Hemostat; and
- (C) Thrombin or its generic form when available.