(a)

1. (1) Contestants failing to meet their contracted weight shall have two (2) hours after their initial weigh-in within which to meet the contracted weight.
2. (2) If in an attempt to make weight, a contestant shows evidence of dehydration, having taken diuretics, or other drugs, or having used any other harsh modality, the State Athletic Commission shall disqualify the contestant on the advice of the doctor.

(b) All weigh-ins shall be conducted:

1. (1) Not more than thirty-six (36) hours prior to nor less than five (5) hours before the start of an event, or as otherwise determined by the commission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the contestants;
2. (2) By the designated employee or employees or an inspector with weights recorded by the same;
3. (3) In the presence of other contestants to the extent practicable with only approved contestants permitted to weigh in;
4. (4) At a specific time set by the promoter and approved by the commission, generally between the hours of 2:00 p.m. of the day before the event and 12:00 noon the day of the event, or no less than five (5) hours before fight start; and
5. (5) Using “slide weight/balance” scales, digital scales, or other scales as approved in advance by the commission, which the commission may require to be certified by the State Division of Weights and Measures within the Arkansas Bureau of Standards of the Department of Agriculture.