Authority: IC 4-33-22-12

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 4-33-22

Sec. 9. (a) An individual who seeks to act as a referee at an event must first obtain a license as a referee under IC 4-33-22 and this article.

(b) An applicant for a referee's license must submit the following:

1. (1) The completed referee application form.
2. (2) Documentation regarding any certification the applicant has obtained from any organization that certifies boxing or mixed martial arts referees.

3. (3) From a physician, a written statement, not more than one (1) year old from the date of the event in which the applicant seeks to participate, affirming that the applicant:

   1. (A) has undergone a thorough medical examination; and
   2. (B) is physically fit and qualified to participate as a referee.
4. The physician who conducts the medical examination and who affirms the physical fitness of the applicant must have been licensed in the jurisdiction in which the medical examination occurred at the time the examination was conducted.
5. (4) A clear photocopy of a current government issued photographic identification card that affirms that the applicant is at least twenty- one (21) years of age.
6. (5) One (1) digital photograph of the applicant that shows head and shoulders only, without a hat, and in a natural pose.
7. (6) The required application fee under this rule.
8. (7) The information necessary for the executive director or the executive director's designee to conduct a criminal history background check.

(c) No referee may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest with another licensee participating in any event for which the referee has been appointed to work.

(d) Failure of the referee to notify the executive director or the executive director's designee of a direct or indirect conflict of interest prior to the start of an event is grounds for disciplinary action under IC 4-33-22 and IC 4-21.5.

(e) A referee appointed by the executive director or the executive director's designee to work during an event who observes or becomes aware of activity that may violate IC 4-33-22 or this article must immediately report the activity to the executive director or the executive director's designee.

(Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-3-9; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926- IR-068110385FRA; readopted filed Sep 19, 2018, 4:09 p.m.: 20181017-IR-068180283RFA; readopted filed Oct 1, 2024, 9:32 a.m.: 20241030-IR-068230797RFA)