Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations
[18 VAC 120 ‑ 40]
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 |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021. |
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Conform regulations to emergency provisions of HB 1228 (2016)
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/07/2016. |
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Sanctioning bodies for amateur boxing and martial arts events
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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 | |