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Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations [18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
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On this Periodic Review

Review Announcement

Pursuant to Executive Order 17 (2014) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of VAC citation: 18 VAC 120--40, title of regulation: Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations.

The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 17 (2014). http://dpb.virginia.gov/regs/EO17.pdf

The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The comment period begins January 11, 2016, and ends on February 1, 2016.

Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to Name: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Title: Executive Director, Address: DPOR, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, City: Richmond, State: Virginia, Zip: 23233, Telephone: (804)367-8514, FAX: (866)465-6206, email address: boxing@dpor.virginia.gov.

Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

CLOSED     Opened on 1/11/2016 and Ended on 2/1/2016

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Comment Title Commenter
Regarding the regulation of "professional" wrestling Brandon Seal  1/16/16  4:18 pm
Periodic Review of Regulation of Professional Wrestling Robert Hoffmann  1/20/16  8:20 pm
Chapter 18 VAC 120-40 Professional Boxing & Wrestling Event Regulaitons of DPOR William "Billy" Sahnow, Sr. Virginia Association USA Boxing member  1/25/16  3:09 am
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory Action Notice. New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct 1, 2015 Virginia Association LBC USA Boxing  1/25/16  11:29 am
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory Action Notice: New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct. 1, 2015 Sandra Sahnow VA Association USA Boxing (left my name of previous post)  1/25/16  5:21 pm
Save USA Olympic Style boxing in Virginia Robert Wilson. Local Boxing Commission 12 President  1/26/16  12:35 am
KEEP VIRGINA AMATEUR BOXING UNDER THE RULES OF USA AMATEUR BOXING SHANNON A. BROWN Buisness Partner/Coach/Master Amateur Boxer 757 Boxing  1/26/16  8:49 am
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory Action Notice: New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct. 1, 2015 Eugene Floyd Jr. C4 Boxing Club  1/26/16  10:51 am
Response to New Law affecting Amatuer Boxing Maynard Quesenberry,Va. Association of USA Boxing  1/26/16  11:25 am
The law concerning amateur boxing in va    1/26/16  5:38 pm
Saving Amateur Boxing in Virginia. Repeal or Amend to EXEMPT Amateur Boxing in Law Oct 1, 2015 Keith Hunter, Richmond Police Athletic League Boxing/USA Boxing Coach & Off  1/26/16  5:46 pm
Regarding HB 1228 Kimberly Ring, Envisions Consulting Group, LLC  1/26/16  5:56 pm
HB1228 Michelle Perkins  1/26/16  6:15 pm
OPPOSE HB 1228 Raymond Kahler  1/26/16  6:20 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Marvin Stanley  1/26/16  6:24 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Crystal Holston  1/26/16  6:26 pm
OPPOSE HB 1228 George Holston  1/26/16  6:27 pm
HB 1228 Tony McNeal, Fresh Perspectives Media  1/26/16  6:28 pm
oppose HB 1228 David Long, United Combat Arts Sanctioning  1/26/16  6:29 pm
HB 1228 Melanie Lowe  1/26/16  6:29 pm
HB1228 Paula Waller  1/26/16  6:36 pm
MMA Samuel Warren Round 30 fighter  1/26/16  6:37 pm
HB 1228 Clayton Waller  1/26/16  6:38 pm
I oppose HB 1228 Robert MIller, Titans of the cage  1/26/16  7:03 pm
HB No. 1228 - Opposition & Amendment Request Ian Paterson, Police Athletic League - USA Boxing Member  1/26/16  7:19 pm
Opposition to House Bill 1228 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-828, 54.1-829.1, and 54.1-830 of t Jessica L. Sapp | Owner - Revolution Fights LLC / Revolution Fight Series  1/26/16  7:31 pm
HB 1228 Southwest martial arts  1/26/16  8:24 pm
I oppose HB 1228 Joy Miller  1/26/16  8:24 pm
HB 1228 Jeremy caviness  1/26/16  8:48 pm
Strongly opposed to HB 1228 Greg Ring  1/26/16  9:32 pm
I oppose HB 1228 Bill Gray  1/26/16  9:42 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Hanna Rosario, mma  1/26/16  9:47 pm
Opposition to HB1228 Christian Bradberry  1/26/16  9:48 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Robbie Ring  1/26/16  9:54 pm
I oppose hb 1228 Ray Holston  1/26/16  9:58 pm
Completely Against HB 1228 Brandon  1/26/16  9:59 pm
Bill number 1228 Graeme Prue  1/26/16  10:08 pm
HB 1228 Dustin A Davis  1/26/16  10:15 pm
HB 1228 Zachary Dobbins  1/26/16  11:03 pm
New virginia mixed martial arts regulations Ned spears  1/26/16  11:04 pm
Opposed Stacy Walters  1/26/16  11:05 pm
Opposed Josh Brown  1/26/16  11:07 pm
I oppose HB 1228 Al Stephens  1/26/16  11:08 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Brian  1/26/16  11:18 pm
Oppose HB1228 Tasha miller  1/26/16  11:23 pm
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory action notice: New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct 1, 2015 Reggie Barnett, Sr, Founder/Business owner/Coach 757 Boxing Club  1/26/16  11:30 pm
MMA is used for self defence and sport, there is nothing wrong with it and it should not be fought! Brandon Joseph Henderson  1/27/16  5:08 am
MMA is used for self defence and sport, there is nothing wrong with it and it should not be fought! Brandon Joseph Henderson  1/27/16  5:12 am
Amateur Fighters Racheal Trahan  1/27/16  7:34 am
MMA Dee Smith  1/27/16  8:46 am
I oppose HB 1228 Ashley Gravley  1/27/16  9:43 am
OPPOSING HB1228 Stephen Umberger  1/27/16  11:19 am
I oppose House Bill 1228 James Rutherford  1/27/16  11:22 am
I oppose bill HB 1228 Blake Musick  1/27/16  11:30 am
INSERT CLEVER TITLE HERE Bryan Tolliver  1/27/16  12:06 pm
HB1228 Tyler Cardwell  1/27/16  12:15 pm
r Raymond Kahler  1/27/16  12:19 pm
I oppose HB 1228 Enrique Rigney  1/27/16  12:21 pm
I oppose HB Jeromy  1/27/16  1:17 pm
amateur boxing in virginia/new regulation fred tcorritone....combat sports center,,,richmond va  1/27/16  1:45 pm
Oppose Richard Caruso  1/27/16  1:54 pm
Oppose Misty Waller  1/27/16  2:00 pm
Oppose Al Brown  1/27/16  2:01 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Deanna allen  1/27/16  2:34 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Maranda Allen  1/27/16  2:37 pm
I oppose!!! Agnes J. Long, RN  1/27/16  2:57 pm
I highly oppose Kenneth N Thomas  1/27/16  3:10 pm
I oppose Hb1228 Javier Carter  1/27/16  3:24 pm
Opposing HB 1228 Emily Earhart  1/27/16  3:26 pm
oppose. this takes away from children lives giving them a sport to look forward to. jason hancock  1/27/16  4:22 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Mike Guevremont  1/27/16  4:35 pm
I oppose HB 1228 Sammy Cockran  1/27/16  4:46 pm
These rules should not apply to amateur boxing. Robert Hymes / C4 boxing  1/27/16  5:21 pm
Strongly OPPOSE HB 1228 David Brewer  1/27/16  6:41 pm
HB 1228 Josh Howard  1/27/16  6:48 pm
HB 1228 Jessi Cantrell  1/27/16  6:51 pm
HB 1228 Opposition Amber Watkins  1/27/16  8:04 pm
Virginia Amateur Boxing Tamla Young, ROUGHOUSE boxing  1/27/16  8:58 pm
I want to appeal amature boxing law October 1 2015 manassas boxing gym Pete woodson  1/27/16  9:08 pm
I strongly oppose HB 1228 Pete Woodson manassas boxing  1/27/16  9:16 pm
This new law is affecting the kids... Shaun wilson  1/27/16  9:35 pm
Save amateur boxing in va Zechariah Lucas  1/28/16  8:32 am
Save amateur competition! Skyler Trefethen  1/28/16  8:35 am
Amateur boxing in Virginia changed my life Lorenzo Sison  1/28/16  9:11 am
Boxing does not hurt the youth Deion Campbell, Deputy Sheriff/C4 boxing club  1/28/16  9:31 am
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory Action Notice: New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct. 1, 2015 Cynthia Floyd / C4 Boxing Club  1/28/16  9:36 am
Strongly support James Hardgrave  1/28/16  9:48 am
I am a fighter and i support this bill for the safety of all fighters Dashawn Boatwright  1/28/16  9:55 am
I am a VA MMA fighter and support that the safety of fighters prioritizes the profit of fights. Roberto Ford  1/28/16  9:58 am
Support Terrell Hobbs  1/28/16  9:58 am
Disagree with new USA boxing law passes on October 1st. 2015 carlos pereira coach for USA boxing at Pride Training Center  1/28/16  9:59 am
Support Michael Lawrence  1/28/16  10:07 am
Testing twice a yr is to much James Montgomery  1/28/16  11:35 am
Oppose new rules Jerry Hart  1/28/16  11:37 am
Support Steven wampler  1/28/16  12:21 pm
oppose HB Alex Trochez  1/28/16  12:21 pm
Support! Tevin Cooke  1/28/16  12:23 pm
Support Dylan Martin  1/28/16  12:24 pm
Oppose HB1228 Cassie LaBone  1/28/16  12:33 pm
This generates a monopoly Chris  1/28/16  12:34 pm
Oppose HB1228 Ray Harl  1/28/16  12:45 pm
Oppose HB1228 Dawn Harl  1/28/16  12:48 pm
Support Carsyn Nash  1/28/16  12:49 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Todd Scott  1/28/16  12:52 pm
OPPOSED !! James VA Amateur MMA fighter  1/28/16  12:58 pm
oppose hb 1228. wesley pennington TOC  1/28/16  1:01 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Bobby Magruder-President of Washington, D.C. Golden Gloves Region/Virginia  1/28/16  1:47 pm
Support Brian Nielson  1/28/16  1:48 pm
I OPPOSE HB1228. WILLIAM HAIRSTON LBC 12  1/28/16  2:09 pm
Support Chaney  1/28/16  2:22 pm
Virginia amateur boxing Peter Hobbie (coach)  1/28/16  5:13 pm
Strongly oppose. Tiffani underwood  1/28/16  5:13 pm
Support. Mauricio Acuna  1/28/16  5:38 pm
OPPOSE THE RULE ITS BIAS AN UNJUST-USA BOXING ALREADY HAD RULES AND GUIDELINES DAVID CRUZ JR USA BOXING COACH - A LIFETIME ATHLETE  1/28/16  6:52 pm
Oppose HB 1228 Casey Conway  1/28/16  7:14 pm
SUPPORT /MMA Don Cooke  1/28/16  8:47 pm
HB1228 Micah Sheffey  1/28/16  9:50 pm
Oppose Jim Ansbro USA Boxing official  1/28/16  10:22 pm
i oppose Kai "Meth" Moxley, non-affiliated  1/29/16  5:53 am
Opposed to HB1228 Shawn Hite  1/29/16  10:30 am
Support Ethan Chandler, Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts in Richmond  1/29/16  10:41 am
Absurd Scott Sigmon  1/29/16  11:07 am
This legislation will give legitimacy to MMA in Virginia. I fully support. Mark England  1/29/16  12:34 pm
OPPOSED ...for obvious reasons! Donnie Sexton  1/29/16  12:53 pm
Oppose Charles Crumpler  1/29/16  1:31 pm
Amateur Boxing Should Be Excluded Dara Shen, Alexandria Boxing Club  1/29/16  4:47 pm
Absurd Shawn Smith  1/29/16  4:59 pm
I oppose the ban on boxing in Virginia Darius Alexandria Boxing Club  1/29/16  5:08 pm
I oppose the Ban Vijay  1/29/16  5:09 pm
I Oppose Greg McCandless  1/29/16  5:22 pm
oppose ban and separate boxing from MMA because boxing is already being governed by USA Boxing. Sean Harrington  1/29/16  5:23 pm
Strongly oppose! MMA and BOXING are altogether different . USA Boxing has a governing body. Lloyd Jones NEWPORT NEWS BOXING CLUB  1/29/16  5:23 pm
Oppose Tim Eads  1/29/16  5:33 pm
Amateur Boxing and Safety - No comparison Gregory Laracuente  1/29/16  5:38 pm
Safety and money- Keep them in Virginia Gregory Laracuente  1/29/16  5:48 pm
Vaguely Written Joshua Kearney  1/29/16  6:48 pm
Oppose Valerie  1/29/16  6:51 pm
Oppose Victoria Taylor  1/29/16  7:01 pm
Oppose - It has been clearly explained by many others.... Eric D Irizarry  1/29/16  7:44 pm
boxing for youth Lucille nicholes  1/29/16  7:49 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSE!! BOXING KEEPS KIDS OFF THE STREETS!! United States Park Police  1/29/16  8:35 pm
Support the bill as it enhances fighter safety Ben Pruett train at MMA Institute, Richmond, VA  1/29/16  8:42 pm
support. Fighter safety trumps all Don Larmee  1/29/16  8:55 pm
This is a must!We have been very lucky that there hasn't been a life situation please make this late Mark Deutel - CrossRoads MMA  1/29/16  9:20 pm
Bringing MMA Up to Amateur Boxing Standards - HB 1228 Clarifications Mike Johnson  1/29/16  9:30 pm
Safety First Mark Gonzalez  1/29/16  10:01 pm
House Bill 1228 and Amateur Boxing Victor Banks, Melrose Athletic Club, Inc  1/29/16  10:10 pm
Amateur Boxing Tom Wallace  1/29/16  11:33 pm
I oppose the ban Teresa Gutierrez  1/29/16  11:59 pm
GCA is NOT superior as a sanctioning body Tm Rock  1/30/16  12:17 am
I oppose Rachel Pavalok  1/30/16  3:33 am
I support the ban. Better tobplay it safe with concussions Derreck johnson  1/30/16  6:42 am
Agree with ban. James Connely  1/30/16  6:42 am
OPPOSE HB 1228 Daniel Cressell  1/30/16  7:59 am
Keep fight sports safe and legal Melvin Martin  1/30/16  8:31 am
This bill obviously favors creating a monopoly on martial arts sanctioning in Virginia. STRONGLY OPPOSE- METHOD BOXING MMA  1/30/16  8:44 am
Strongely in Favo Lance Duvall  1/30/16  9:00 am
VA Amateru Boxing (18 VAC 120-40) Townhall comment Jerry Royster, Cobra Boxing  1/30/16  9:47 am
Strongly Oppose HB-1228 and exempt Amateur Boxing from the Oct. 1, 2015 Bill Colby Smith-Gator Boxing  1/30/16  10:28 am
Protect VA Amateur boxing - Townhall comments (18 VAC 120-40) Nathaniel Burney, Amateur Boxing Coach - Richmond PAL  1/30/16  11:22 am
Keep Fighters Safe first! MMA Free Agent  1/30/16  1:11 pm
Extremely OPPOSED Wilson Arnold  1/30/16  3:03 pm
Sanction MMA Apprproately, Leave Amateur Boxing Alone Its Already Sanctioned William Wise, Wise Choice Boxing  1/30/16  3:47 pm
Exempt Sport Karate/Judo/Jiu-Jitsu and Amateur Boxing NOW! Robert James  1/30/16  4:24 pm
Va. Amateur boxing House Bill No.1228 Pete Joyner /12 Rounds Boxing Club  1/30/16  6:39 pm
Repeal House Bill 1228 Gail Jordan of USA Virginia Boxing Coach and Official  1/30/16  6:52 pm
If we are going to ban boxing they surely you will ban football Garland Wright President Norfolk State University Boxing Club  1/30/16  7:08 pm
Boxing Ron Beauford USA Boxing official LBC 12  1/30/16  7:34 pm
Oppose Ron R.J. Beauford Jr.  1/30/16  7:39 pm
I fully support - Minimum Standards & Oversight are a must. Adam Cosner  1/30/16  7:43 pm
House Bill 1228 Kesha Green Team Norfolk Boxing  1/30/16  7:44 pm
Opposes new law Susan Beauford Ninth Deminsion Boxing Circle Coach  1/30/16  7:57 pm
Support Nedzad frljuckic  1/30/16  8:32 pm
Fully OPPOSED to HB 1228 Ron Houseman  1/30/16  8:40 pm
This feels pointless, expensive, and overly bureaucratic Henry Czaikoski, Gator Boxing  1/30/16  8:43 pm
Strongly Opposed Cedric Drew  1/30/16  8:51 pm
Strongly Oppose new amateur boxing law Ronald Beauford  1/30/16  8:58 pm
I oppose Bill 1228 Shannon Harper  1/30/16  11:59 pm
Hey... let it be... please Ronnie Delacruz  1/31/16  2:28 am
If you ban MMA then you should ban other sports! So I Oppose bill HB1228, Charlie Alley  1/31/16  7:32 am
Negative Impact of HB1455 already being experienced, HB 1228 opposition Jessica L. Sapp, Revolution Fights LLC / Revolution Fight Series  1/31/16  9:27 am
Virginia Amateur Boxing Bill NO.1228 Melvin Edmonds/ Cobra Boxing Club  1/31/16  10:21 am
I support mma Benjamin Allen  1/31/16  11:11 am
Strongly support this bill James Wright  1/31/16  12:01 pm
Read HB 1128 - GCA Monolopy Game Thomas Strickland  1/31/16  12:09 pm
Boxing Exemption Investigate the GCA Maurice Jackson  1/31/16  12:24 pm
OPPOSE HB 1228 - Do not allow elimination of approved sanctioning bodies A. Davis - VA amateur fighter  1/31/16  12:40 pm
Oppose Monopoly of GCA Randy Vulture  1/31/16  12:52 pm
Opposition to HB 1228 Clifton Spriggs Jr, Former USA Boxing Official  1/31/16  1:16 pm
Save USA Amateur Boxing in Virginia Robert Wilson USA Local Boxing Commission (LBC) 12 President.  1/31/16  7:49 pm
Bill David Reeves  2/1/16  8:47 am
FOR THE BILL Carlos Lopez  2/1/16  9:01 am
State regulation a good thing with the best intentions, but currently poorly executed Lindsey MacMhaolain - WKA Virginia, WKA USA, and WKA International  2/1/16  10:58 am
Oposed to HB 1228 Lane Houchins  2/1/16  10:58 am
MMA fighter Logan Hurley  2/1/16  12:45 pm
OPPOSE HB 1228 Ken Sprouse Vice President Washington D.C. Golden Gloves Region/ Virginia  2/1/16  2:45 pm
For fighter safety Brian Lim  2/1/16  2:47 pm
Stop Monopoly, Oppose HB 1228 Jamie Loftis  2/1/16  3:08 pm
For the Legislation HB 1228. John Ward (Former Fighter and Coach)  2/1/16  3:20 pm
Fighter Safety Smoke Screen - Oppose 1228 Tasha Nicolas  2/1/16  4:07 pm
Support the bill Mike Pope  2/1/16  6:25 pm
Boxers need to support Roberto Save Virginia Boxing  2/1/16  7:28 pm
Strongly oppose Katie Williams  2/1/16  7:51 pm
I oppose HB 1228 Roy Sanders  2/1/16  8:06 pm
I oppose HB 1228 Jes Stilwell  2/1/16  8:14 pm
Oppose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! James wagner  2/1/16  8:22 pm
I oppose HBB8 Philip oda  2/1/16  9:05 pm
Save Amateur Boxing in Virginia Janelle Ivey, Newport News Boxing Club  2/1/16  11:37 pm
Oppose House Bill 1228- Unnecessary and shady JW Heath  2/1/16  11:58 pm


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