1. (1) Unless prior written approval is obtained from the Administrator, a competitor must observe a minimum rest period between bouts as specified in this rule before competing in this state:

   1. (a) Participation in a bout of one to three rounds, rest period of at least seven days;
   2. (b) Participation in a bout of four to six rounds, rest period of at least 14 days;
   3. (c) Participation in a bout of seven to nine rounds, rest period of at least 21 days;
   4. (d) Participation in a bout of ten or more rounds, rest period of at least 30 days.
2. (2) Medical Personnel, notwithstanding the mandatory rest periods prescribed in this rule, may recommend a longer rest period if, in the opinion of medical personnel, a competitor has competed in a difficult bout and a longer rest period is necessary. Medical personnel must make a recommendation under this section in writing and file it with the Administrator.
3. (3) If a competitor exhibits any injury or concerning medical condition, medical personnel may order additional testing and consultation before that competitor is allowed to participate in contact training or compete in any future bouts.
4. (4) If a competitor disagrees with any medical suspension, the competitor or his or her manager may petition a change of suspension with the suspending medical personnel by contacting the commission. If the competitor or manager is not satisfied with the decision of the suspending medical personnel, a medical hearing of the Medical Advisory Committee may be requested to show proof of fitness. The hearing request must be in writing and must be received by the Commission within 30 days of the medical suspension. Said hearing shall be provided within 30 days after the Administrator receives a written request.
5. (5) Minimum mandatory suspensions (medical waiting periods) will not be considered for change of suspension petitions.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 463.113

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 463.025, ORS 463.047 & ORS 463.113

History

SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018
SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95
BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0170
BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88