Duties of Promoter Concerning Physical Examination; Fees for Services of Physician; Provision of Temporary or Emergency Treatment to Unarmed Combatant
Effective Jan 27, 2017Mass. Register #1331MGL c. 147, § 46Massachusetts State Athletic Commission (MSAC)
- (1) The promoter shall provide the physician designated by the Commission with a suitable place to examine each unarmed combatant at the weigh in.
- (2) The physician is entitled to receive a fee for their services at a contest, exhibition and weigh in as determined by the Commission.
- (3) The physician shall give any injured unarmed combatant temporary or emergency treatment in the arena or dressing room, and no additional fee may be charged. Application of sutures is beyond the scope of duties expected of a ringside physician and is not considered temporary or emergency treatment under the provisions of 523 CMR 13.07.