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Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
chapter
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations [18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
 
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Regulations containing procedures and requirements for the licensure of individuals and firms to engage in the conduct of professional boxing and wrestling events.
State Authority Title 54.1, Chapter 8.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the boxing and wrestling profession in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Kathleen R. Nosbisch  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
Email Address: boxing@dpor.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-8514    FAX: (866)465-6206    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Repeal of Boxing 2nd Weigh-In Requirement Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
General Review of Virginia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Events Regulations NOIRA Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/03/2024.
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021.
Conform regulations to emergency provisions of HB 1228 (2016)
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/07/2016.
Sanctioning bodies for amateur boxing and martial arts events
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2015.
Medical testing Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/14/2009.
CH 40 Repeal of Section 60 Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/29/2007.
Amendments to include general clarifying changes and restructuring of regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/05/2007.
Amendment to Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations to permit issuance of a limited license. Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/23/2006.
Amendment to Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/01/2005.
Amendment to Virginia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/27/2003.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Regulatory Reform NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 10/28/2013 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
12/5/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
11/21/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/24/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/9/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is