1. A. Referee’s power to render a decision: The referee shall have the power to stop the contest at any stage, including during the rest periods, and render a decision:

   1. (1) If he considers the match too one (1)-sided; or
   2. (2) If either contestant is in such condition that to continue the match might subject him to serious injury
2. B. Referee’s power to call a technical draw: The referee will declare the match a technical draw should both contestants be in such condition that to continue the match might subject them to serious injury.
3. C. Referee’s power to call for an examination: In cases where a contestant receives a cut eye from a fair blow or accidental foul, or any other injury that the referee believes may incapacitate the contestant, the referee may call the ringside physician into the ring for examination of the contestant before he decides to stop the contest. Time will be called while the physician conducts the examination.

4. D. Ringside physician’s powers: The ringside physician shall have the power to enter the ring to ascertain the extent of any injury he believes may have occurred, or any serious injury he believes may be suffered by a contestant, whether or not he is summoned by the referee.

   1. (1) The physician shall notice his desire to enter the ring by instructing the commission’s representative to have the bell rung.
   2. (2) If the bell is ordered to be rung mid-round, it shall be a signal to the referee to temporarily stop the contest to allow the physician to conduct his examination of the contestant.
   3. (3) Time will be called while the physician conducts the examination.
5. E. Both have power to terminate the contest: Either the referee or the ringside physician shall have the power to terminate the contest. Should the physician request termination for medical reasons, the referee will automatically terminate the contest.

6. F. Referee has sole power to render a decision: In the event the contest is terminated, the referee shall have the sole power to render a decision.

   HISTORY of 15.6.12 NMAC:

   Pre-NMAC History:

   Material in the part was derived from that previously filed with the commission of public records - state records center and archives:

   NMAC 80-12, Full Contact And Kick Boxing Rules, filed 9-24-80.

   NMAC Rule 92-14, Contest Rules For Full Contact Karate And Kick Boxing, filed 8-17-92.

   History of Repealed Material:

   NMAC Rule 92-14 (aka 15 NMAC 6.12), Contest Rules For Full Contact Karate And Kick Boxing, filed 8-17-92; repealed effective 03-23-2002.

   Other History:

   NMAC Rule 92-14 was recompiled into the first version of the New Mexico Administrative Code as 15 NMAC 6.12 and named Contest Rules For Full Contact Karate And Kick Boxing.

   15.6.12 NMAC, Contest Requirements For Full Contact Karate And Kick Boxing, replaced 15 NMAC 6.12 Contest Rules For Full Contact Karate And Kick Boxing, effective 03-23-2002.

[15.6.12.36 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002; A, 02-13-2015]