- A. Losing contestant: Any contestant determined to have been using, or to have been under the influence of a prohibited drug or foreign substance, and who has been adjudged the loser of a match, shall forfeit his share of the purse to the commission.
B. Winning contestant: Any contestant determined to have been using, or to have been under the influence of a prohibited drug or foreign substance, and who has been adjudged the winner of a match, shall forfeit the win, and shall not be allowed to engage in any future match in this state.
- (1) A “no decision” result shall be entered into the official record of the match.
- (2) The purse shall be redistributed as though the contestant found to be in violation of this subsection had lost the match.
- C. Forfeit of purse: If redistribution of the purse is not necessary; or if the distribution of the purse has been accomplished and the contestant is found to be in violation of Subsections A or B of this section, the contestant shall forfeit his share of the purse to the commission.
D. Additional penalties: The following additional penalties shall be assessed against any contestant found to be in violation of this section:
- (1) Penalty for the first occurrence: The contestant’s license shall be suspended for a period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, during which time the contestant shall be banned from participating in any manner in any match or activity regulated by this commission.
- (2) Penalty for the second occurrence: The contestant’s license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year, during which time the contestant shall be banned from participating in any manner in any match or activity regulated by this commission.
- (3) Penalty for the third occurrence: The contestant’s license shall be permanently revoked and he shall be permanently banned from participating in any manner in any match or activity regulated by this commission.
[15.6.15.18 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002]