1. (1) The promoter shall select the event announcer.
2. (2) At the beginning of a contest, the announcer shall announce that the contest is under the auspices of the Commission.
3. (3) The announcer shall announce the names of the referee, judges, and timekeeper when the competitions are about to begin, and any changes made in officials as the contest progresses.
4. (4) The announcer shall announce the names of all contestants, their weight, professional record, their city and state of residence, and country of origin if not a citizen.
5. (5) An announcer may not engage in unprofessional conduct.

6. (6)(a) The announcer may not be under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs.

   1. (b)(i) At the request of the Commission, an announcer shall submit to a test of body fluids to determine the presence of drugs or alcohol.

      1. (ii) The event official shall give an adequate sample or it will be considered a denial and the official shall be prohibited from participating in future events.
      2. (iii) The promoter shall pay for any costs of testing.

   2. (c) Unless the Commission determines otherwise at a scheduled meeting, an announcer who tests positive for alcohol or illegal drugs shall be penalized as follows:

      1. (i) First offense - 180-day prohibition from participating in unarmed combat events.
      2. (ii) Second offense - 1-year prohibition from participating in unarmed combat events.
      3. (iii) Third offense - 2-year prohibition from participating in unarmed combat events.

KEY: licensing, boxing, unarmed combat, White-collar contests

Date of Last Change: February 20, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 9-23-101 et seq.