Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 67.08 - Boxing, Martial Arts, and Wrestling.
67.08.080 - Rounds and bouts limited—Weight of gloves—Rules.

RCW 67.08.080
Rounds and bouts limited—Weight of gloves—Rules.

A boxing event held in this state may not be for more than ten rounds and no one round of any bout shall be scheduled for longer than three minutes and there shall be not less than one minute intermission between each round. In the event of bouts involving state, regional, national, or world championships, the department may grant an extension of no more than two additional rounds to allow total bouts of twelve rounds. A contestant in any boxing event under this chapter may not be permitted to wear gloves weighing less than eight ounces. The director shall adopt rules to assure clean and sporting conduct on the part of all contestants and officials, and the orderly and proper conduct of the event in all respects, and to otherwise make rules consistent with this chapter, but such rules shall apply only to events held under the provisions of this chapter. The director may adopt rules with respect to round and bout limitations and clean and sporting conduct for kickboxing, martial arts, or wrestling events.

[ 2013 c 23 § 177; 1999 c 282 § 5; 1997 c 205 § 8; 1993 c 278 § 18; 1989 c 127 § 8; 1974 ex.s. c 45 § 1; 1959 c 305 § 5; 1933 c 184 § 14; RRS § 8276-14.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities

Chapter 67.08 - Boxing, Martial Arts, and Wrestling.

67.08.002 - Definitions.

67.08.007 - Officers, employees, inspectors.

67.08.010 - Licenses for boxing, martial arts, and wrestling events—Telecasts.

67.08.015 - Duties of department—Exemptions—Rules.

67.08.017 - Director—Powers.

67.08.030 - Promoters—Bond—Medical insurance.

67.08.040 - Issuance of license.

67.08.050 - Statement and report of event—Event fee—Complimentary tickets.

67.08.055 - Simultaneous or closed circuit telecasts—Report—Event fee.

67.08.060 - Inspectors—Duties—Fee and travel expenses for attending events.

67.08.080 - Rounds and bouts limited—Weight of gloves—Rules.

67.08.090 - Physician's attendance—Examination of contestants—Urinalysis.

67.08.100 - Annual licenses—Fees—Qualifications—Revocation—Exceptions.

67.08.105 - License, renewal, and event fees.

67.08.110 - Unprofessional conduct—Sham or fake event.

67.08.130 - Failure to make report—Additional tax—Hearing—Disciplinary action.

67.08.140 - Penalty for conducting events without license—Penalty.

67.08.150 - General penalty.

67.08.160 - Ambulance or paramedical unit at location.

67.08.170 - Security—Promoter's responsibility.

67.08.180 - Unprofessional conduct—Prohibited acts.

67.08.200 - Unprofessional conduct—Written complaint—Investigation—Immunity of complainant.

67.08.220 - Unprofessional conduct—Order upon finding—Penalties—Costs.

67.08.240 - Unprofessional conduct—What constitutes.

67.08.300 - Immunity of director and director's agents.

67.08.310 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.

67.08.320 - Military training or experience.

67.08.321 - Spouses of military personnel—Licensure.

67.08.330 - Theatrical wrestling schools—Wrestling shows.

67.08.902 - Effective date—1993 c 278.