§ 41-5.2-17. Uniform rules — Stopping a contest.
The referee and ringside physician are the sole arbiters of a bout and are the only individuals authorized to enter the fighting area at any time during competition and authorized to stop a contest.
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 313, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Chapter 41-5.2 - Mixed Martial Arts
Section 41-5.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 41-5.2-2. - License required for mixed martial arts exhibitions — Exception.
Section 41-5.2-3. - Application for license.
Section 41-5.2-4. - Insurance required.
Section 41-5.2-5. - Drug and H.I.V. testing.
Section 41-5.2-6. - Health insurance.
Section 41-5.2-7. - Minimum age of contestants.
Section 41-5.2-8. - Mixed martial arts uniform rules — Weight classes.
Section 41-5.2-9. - Uniform rules — Fighting area.
Section 41-5.2-10. - Uniform rules — Hand bandage specifications.
Section 41-5.2-11. - Uniform rules — Mouthpieces.
Section 41-5.2-12. - Uniform rules — Protective equipment.
Section 41-5.2-13. - Uniform rules — Gloves.
Section 41-5.2-14. - Uniform rules — Apparel.
Section 41-5.2-15. - Uniform rules — Appearance.
Section 41-5.2-16. - Uniform rules — Round length.
Section 41-5.2-17. - Uniform rules — Stopping a contest.
Section 41-5.2-18. - Uniform rules — Judging.
Section 41-5.2-19. - Warnings.
Section 41-5.2-21. - Injuries sustained during competition.
Section 41-5.2-22. - Types of bout results.
Section 41-5.2-23. - Bond procedure.
Section 41-5.2-24. - Inspectors.
Section 41-5.2-25. - Rules and regulations.
Section 41-5.2-26. - Penalty for unlicensed match.
Section 41-5.2-27. - Tax on admissions.
Section 41-5.2-28. - Suspension or revocation of license.