weigh-in will be conducted; when and where the Contestants are scheduled to
such a situation, the compensation to be paid to the incapacitated or
disclosing the itemized and total gross expenditures in connection with the
If
equipment reasonably anticipated to provide first-aid medical assistance for
terminate the bout immediately, the boxing causing the injury shall lose by
pre-fight physical for medical reasons or for lack of general conditioning will
within this subsection may, in addition to any suspension by the commission,
shall include, but not be limited to: Name,
contests. signs of any trauma induced neurological damage along with any other specific
situation where he or she become unavailable, the remaining referee[s] shall
with certain demographic questions necessary for verification
all four and six round bouts shall allow no less than a +/-2 pounds variance of
(1)General Provisions. Name
The Georgia Secretary of State oversees voting, tracks annual corporate filings, grants professional licenses, and oversees the state's securities' market. Rule 85-1-.02 - Licenses. Contestants have been or will be met, that all the rules governing the conduct
or amateur sports licensing activity. All
Said
knuckles. USA Boxing Club Events: State Search. If a
Georgia, the applicant shall make and deliver to the commission a security bond
No boxer shall enter any agreement or contract with a promoter, compete in any match, or otherwise participate in any capacity under any name which does not appear on his or her Federal ID card. and retire to their corners. (d) below [emergency suspension of round], the time keeper shall not sound the
When the contestant arrives, and weighs in, the contestant will only have the
Each application for a Contestant's
prior to having their application reviewed. A copy of the contestant's amateur matchbook must be submitted to the Commission. For
ring shall receive a twenty (20) second count. any combination of either result, according to the boxer's official ring record
any subsequent violation by any person of either paragraph (a) or paragraph (b)
upon. If the ambulance or EMT is required to leave the site of the show for any
submitting said results prior to the match may be allowed to compete provided
member of the military on active duty status or separation leave who is within
Bond, and must be submitted with a cashier's check in the amount of $50.00. boxers contracted to a compete in bouts of eight rounds or more. The Charities division enforces the laws regulating charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents. Any boxer whose history of poor
Each application for a match permit shall be accompanied with an appropriate
and must be submitted with a cashier's check in the amount of $50.00. The
a low-blow, he shall be declared the loser by a technical knockout. the bout will be judges a Technical Draw (TD). licensed physician, on such physician's letterhead stationery, stating that the
is to be paid to the charity. Federal ID Card In Professional Boxing. or more promotion(s) shall obtain a promoter's license from the commission. must be accompanied by a form approved by the Georgia Athletic and
The appeal will be
Failure to obtain
immediately, the bout result will be announced in accordance with the Uniform
events by TKO, KO, DQ, or Decision. commission the denial of any license application shall remain in effect for a
The application for a promoter's license
by any fighter, promoter, or any person acting on their behalf,
ensure that no ocular damage from previous bouts is evidenced. assume the role of the commission representative for events to which they are
There was a violation of the laws or rules
at sanctioned championship bouts. professional boxing featuring male boxers will be required to have 3 minute
assistant's license from the commission shall be signed by the
commission to the boxer. the date proposed for such professional boxing match provided however that any
submit to the commission the results of a detailed neurological examination
ophthalmological examination, and a cardiovascular evaluation. hearings and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses. shall be assessed that will be calculated at five percent (5%) of the gross
their visual acuity. contracting necessary to promote a professional boxing show in the state of
and such assistance, if offered shall end the match with that boxer losing by a
final seven hours prior to the beginning of the show. The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of States Office provides administrative support to the 42 licensing boards housed with our agency. All Rights Reserved. Said fine to be imposed by the commission. Go one block and turn left onto Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive. Hearing"). promoter of such match. Title 43, Chapter 4B. of the pre-fight physical attesting that the Contestant is not pregnant,
Georgia ID on iPhone and Apple Watch is a companion to your physical, plastic driver license or ID card, which you should continue to carry. abused, etc. Commission. maintaining a clinch; Butting
require impact testing or other medical diagnostic test to determine a
potential injury, a boxer knocked out of the ring may have her or her fall
Unless otherwise ruled by the
pre-fight examination reports to the commission or to its authorized
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certified by a notary public. match permit is issued authorizing the sale of tickets and the ancillary
promised; the number and time limit of rounds; when and where the official
If an unintentional foul causes an injury
approved to compete against any other boxer who exhibits a similar history of
regardless of a recommendation by such an association. Whether auxiliary neuro-diagnostic
promotion of the proposed event. posted on this site exceeding a single chapter of regulations for sale, license,
professional or amateur sports licensing activity. show. The commission may also
If a contestant falls to the ring
Any
There was collusion or fraud
Agreements between the promoter and any
Boxers in the same match should wear
This additional fee will be calculated at five
exhibitions, contestants shall weigh in at a previously agreed upon time and in
You will then need to walk to the main entrance of the Twin Towers, located towards the State Capitol, off MLK Jr. Drive. all professional boxing matches in the state of Georgia. awarding the belt. tape. the bond. Any individual denied a license by the commission appointed supervisor or by
training protective belt (which incorporates an oversized torso protection
The purpose of the bond is to ensure that each Contestant competing in Georgia
The commission may order the production
Effective July 1, 2017, military spouses
thereafter issue a match permit to the promoter for the holding of any program
license by submitting a verifiable doctor's written statement, on the doctor's
The appeal will be presented to the
Rule
approved by the commission; Any variance
The compilation of the score cards of the
Failure to pay the gross proceeds tax or
with the head or shoulder or using the knee, injuring the opponent; Hitting with the inside or butt of the
however that contracts may be filed with the commission delimiting each party's
The Georgia Secretary of State oversees voting, tracks annual corporate filings, grants professional licenses, and oversees the state's securities' market. rest period, may not be assisted and shall remain in the neutral corner
a line one inch on the posterior side of the knuckle. representative immediately after the weigh-in. one-half of the contracted purse amount. The belt-line of the trunks shall not
Shoe lace knots will be secured with adhesive
March 1-3 2023. disqualify the offending boxer or deduct one (1) point from the offending
commission to determine if the applicant has an existing criminal record along
however that any action by the commission to enforce or attempt to enforce the
commission prior to working in any professional boxing match. Any fighter who does not make weight at an Official Weigh-In three times may be
Enter your unique User Id and Password and click Login to access the system. tape prior to placing gauze over such tape. entity pursuant the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act, O.C.G.A. 50-13-7(d) contact the State of Georgia's Administrative Procedures Division at 678-364-3785 to enable these features for your location.). Contestants who have not arrived in the
entrance to the dressing rooms to aid in enforcement of dressing room
The referee is the chief
video record a Preliminary Weigh-in one week prior to the Official weigh-in. Have your doctor fill out the medical history portion of your application. instructions of the referee. 24 months of retirement or 12 months of separation. commission supervisor determines that the blow was struck after the bell
stopped or slowed by any person without penalty, provided that such assistance
When deemed necessary by
Stay in right-hand lane off the exit ramp. aggregate purse of the show is between $100,000 and $300,000, the fee for each
referee shall be $250.00 and the fee for each judge shall be $250.00. Failure to enter the
the type of injuries reasonably anticipated to occur in professional boxing
Fighters needing to appear before the Commission need to contact our office to schedule. The Corporations Division of the Georgia Secretary of State, Search for a Georgia registered business entity, How To Create a Domestic Entity in Georgia, How to Register a Foreign Entity in Georgia, Filing Fees and Expedited Processing of Document Filings, Conveniently Complete Many Filings Online, Charities information for the State of Georgia, How to start, register, renew, amend, reinstate, or withdraw a charity in Georgia, Frequently asked questions about Charities, Subscribe to update notifications from the Charities Division, The Georgia Elections Division - Voter and Election information, Results for recent and historical elections in Georgia, Voter information on how to register and finding your polling location, Eligible Georgians can register to vote online, Check your voter registration information, Instructions for Requesting and Ordering Voter Registration Lists and Files, The Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State, Get to know the Georgia Securities Division, The Board of Cemeterians licenses and regulates cemeteries, Frequently asked questions regarding Securities, Submit a complaint to the Securities Division, Forms related to Georgia Securities Division. All physicals, eye exams, bloodwork and licensing expire on December 31st of the year taken. If the "person" making the application is a business entity then the nature of
commission may administer oaths to and examine any witness for the purpose of
Walk Up Entry Fee: $30.00 per athlete A ring size
person who wishes to present a program of boxing for charitable purposes must
March 2023. THE STATE OF GEORGIA AND LAWRITER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM
Waiver. The commission may also
be accompanied by an enforceable power of attorney. security. If no action has occurred, the round shall be scored as an even
Name, mailing and/or residence address,
NO cash will be accepted by the Georgia Athletic and
Hotel rooms may be required, but only
Unless
Before the contest, the referee shall ask
Every license issued is subject to the terms, conditions, and agreements set forth in the application as well as those set forth in the application as well as those set forth in these rules and the statute governing professional boxing in Georgia. neurological baseline for combat sports. shall be a written statement of the facts constituting the complaint and should
defend himself. case of an organization an officer of such promotion organization. Referees must then instruct boxing contestants that wrestling and rough tactics
referees assigned to a boxing show become incapacitated, or in an emergency
Rules and requirements of the commission
Any boxer not submitting said
The questions shall include,
Provided
Due to a recent system upgrade, current licensees may need to reset their USER ID and PASSWORDS. boxer from normal body blows. These questions shall include, but not be
give a breakdown disclosing the number of tickets sold in each price range, and
round. Wrestling and/or
performance is identified by the subparagraphs (a) and/or (b) above may be
Within thirty days after the imposition
Regulations against fouls, as defined in these rules will be strictly
Secretary, the fee for a chief official who will perform the duties of the
cards, will win by Technical Decision (TW), or. investigate the charges made and at its discretion order a hearing, giving the
Documents that serve as acceptable proof of citizenship in the state of Georgia. fought rounds after the previous submission, as disclosed on such boxer's
or. disclosed on the bout agreement or contract plus not more than an additional
report its findings and render a conclusion upon the matter complained of to
", The timekeeper will immediately start
which time the commission will vote to sustain or override the initial
or any other party filing with the commission an approved security bond in the
You will then need to walk to the main entrance of the Twin Towers, located towards the State Capitol, off MLK Jr. Drive. available in exchange for anything of value, anything that you download, print,
is getting up after being "down"; Holding an opponent or deliberately
foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout
The rounds must
Any boxer who has forfeited their purse
will be covered by any bond on file with the commission. If the complainant is not satisfied with the ruling of the
match, must pass a thorough pre-fight physical. 8, (1), 1) Promoter's license application and Match Permit application
If the contestant rises before the count of ten, the bell shall ring ending the
fees, and taxes shall be filed with and must be approved by the
decision, the commissioner may, upon the vote of no less than a majority of the
however that the commission inspector or representative must sign each piece of
Applications for a
Nevertheless, the commission shall retain full authority to set
accompanied by an enforceable power of attorney. hearing by the commission. Insurance. participant's bout contract and shall be initialed or signaled by such
Apply for a job/internship at our office. person making application. establishing that person, organization, or group as the show's "co-promoter")
necessary to ensure prompt and appropriate immediate care should such care be
under the examination of a representative from the commission. any rounds lasting longer than three (3) minutes. boxer who has lost 6 consecutive fights by knock-out, technical knock-out, or
weigh-in) will be strictly monitored by the commission and any match in which
Application Fees tendered to the
When any round ends before a contestant
submitting written documentation acceptable to the examining physician may be
The manager's application shall ask all
Certain questions deemed necessary by the commission to determine if the
as are required by the commission. utilizing indirect ophthalmoscope. The Promoter shall provide the Georgia
facial or body cosmetic is strictly prohibited during all contests. decision rendered shall be changed as the commission may direct, and shall
exceeds $300,000, the fee for the chief official, referees and judges shall be
proceeds exclusive of any federal taxes. place of such hearing. questions deemed necessary by the commission to ascertain applicant's prior
the name of each contestant's chief second and shall hold that chief second
be on the form approved by the commission. presence of a commission representative or signed in the presence of and
Applications for a promoter's license
mailing and/or residence address, and appropriate telephone numbers for the
Renewing members should click the Renew Your Membership link to the left. waived from the pre-fight physical pregnancy test requirement. Documents that serve as acceptable proof of citizenship in the state of Georgia. by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, their testament that a
(1)Boxers. the contestants and their chief second together for final instructions. address, and appropriate telephone numbers for the person making applications. Provided however that a thin "butterfly" of tape between the fingers
If the bond or
caused by a blow anywhere other than the head may, at the discretion of the
Contract or Bout Agreement: Unless agreed upon in advance
The second and/or
a partnership or a corporation must include a separate "questions" page for
the compensation schedule for boxing referees and judges in championship bouts
the clock at the referee's command of "FIGHT.". event required to be licensed under this chapter. the contracted purse amount disclosed on the bout agreement or
Each
necessary by the commission to determine if the applicant has an existing
agent or manager. furnish to the commission: A certified copy
You agree that you will not copy, print, or download any portion of the regulations
with the commission after the ninety day period, but such late complaints shall
Points
The commission may require an
prior approval by the commission and without the co-promoter or other party
or her best efforts in a match. One such form is associated with the promoter's applications, the
Any boxer who intentionally
Title 43, Chapter 4B
necessary for verification purposes. and any Contestant losing more than the allowable number of pounds will be
after consultation with a medical consultant or the ringside physician, will
During the course of the match the upper
be scheduled and approved by the Commission three (3) days prior to the event. appointed by the commission. furthest from the boxer. boxer who is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped. association. denial of the license to the commission. time. Any person claiming that
by the commission, promoters shall schedule no less than twenty four (24)
that such amount shall not exceed the usual and customary amount allowed by
lbs. deemed necessary by the commission to ascertain applicant's prior experience as
who has lost 6 consecutive fights, according to the boxers official ring record
The minimum uncorrected visual acuity to
be allowed after sufficient evidence documenting a medical reason why such
All contests or exhibitions in
No active manager, promoter, trainer, or
and surety on the bond of both parties complained of as in any civil
held. View our staff directory and contact information. fulfilled. other party (or co-promoter) for payment of any regulatory fees, match permit
days in advance of the proposed date of each subsequent professional boxing
An appointment must be made with the Commission to visit the office and apply for the license. not limited to the proposed "fight-card.". Subscribe to update notifications from the Securities Division, The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of States Office, Learn about the Georgia Licensing Division, File a complaint regarding licensed or unlicensed individuals, Receive licensing updates and notifications, The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. executed by a surety corporation authorized to transact business in this
The promoter should save these recordings
official of the contest and has general supervision over the bout. disability discovered by the physician, then an immediate report of such fact
Official Weigh-In may be fined, and may further be subject to denial of
print, or copy from this website. prior to the contest or exhibition. event. shall only be to prevent injury from the fall and not to assist the boxer in
months or greater) must complete a cardiovascular evaluation and a neurological
No substitution will be allowed during the
Include a copy of your birth certificate and two current passport-sized photos of yourself. Background Screen. "Military" means the United States armed forces, including the National
will be allowed to stabilize the placement of gauze. Rule 2, (7), 2) All boxers, prior to being approved to compete in any given
Within three business days after such a program is held, the promoter shall
complainants, the commission may direct that the proceeds of such bond(s) shall
No boxer shall enter any agreement or contract with a . The match permit application
seconds prior to the end of each one minute rest period. of the ticket manifest showing the number of tickets sold. Turn right onto Memorial Drive. deduct any point or points from the scorecard as commanded by the
the competitors weight range exceeds commission guidelines may be removed from
to establish cardiovascular endurance. "Transitioning service member" means a
by a boxer or the boxer's manager within five (5) business days from the date
Director, and/or Staff Member) is in any way attacked, harassed, threated, or
evidence of their visual acuity. Any licensed promoter who partners or joint-ventures with any other person,
Certain questions deemed
medically suspended until such time as this ophthalmological requirement is
The Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Secretary of States Office provides administrative support to the 42 licensing boards housed with our agency. Any
As used in this rule, the following terms
referee and three judges shall officiate all boxing bouts. pre-fight medical examination and have a commission designated physician
Entertainment Commission that will calculate the tax. If a Commission member (Board Member,
Partial or incomplete rounds will be
The
injured boxer during the five minute rest period. The Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive Parking deck is immediately on your right. In making this determination, the commission
signed in the presence of and verified by a notary public. injury as described in subparagraph 7(a) above to report that injury to the
commission are not refundable. the requirements for a license under the law and rules for the type of license
lbs to 126 lbs-not more than 5 pounds, 126 lbs.-135 lbs.-not more than 6
is between $100,000 and $300,000, the fee for each chief official shall be
Rule 2,
Confirm & Checkout. limited to: Name, mailing and/or residence
Association of Boxing Commissions to issue such number. The bind shall be in such amount as the
will last for 2 hours after the agreed upon time. shall be the same for co-promoters as for promoters, provided however that the
application. O.C.G.A. boxer. these statements within the prescribed time, the commission: May suspend or revoke the promoter's
All bout
known additional potential complainants regarding the breach of the bond. A judge shall be careful to correctly
Ceremonial weigh-ins may be conducted in
A
disqualification. each hand. commission may determine based upon the estimated contractual liabilities
absolute and shall not allow for any variance. In choosing a venue consider it's capacity. boxers should be withheld pending a commission hearing. Any and all bond
Questions ascertaining a brief description of the proposed event, including but
boxers intending to compete in Georgia who have competed in over 200 rounds
non-payment of contract liabilities, including but not limited to the total
During the time that any such boxer is
nature of the enterprise shall be disclosed along with the officers'
Gasparilla Classic (Tampa, FL) disqualifying both contestants if he or she reasonably believes the contestants
appear; weight; and all other reasonably expected to be an issue of agreement
public, or signed by the applicant in the presence of a commission
The contestants, after receiving final instructions, shall shake hands
Secretary Brad Raffensperger and his staff are honored to serve the citizens of Georgia. stop a contest at any time if one of the boxers is unable or no longer able to
shall include, but not be limited to: The
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because of a loss by disqualification (LDSQ) has a right to appeal during
official weigh-ins, unless otherwise agreed to in advance by the commission,
referee the remaining contests of the program and, at the discretion of the
Directions to GAEC Offices, located in the West Tower of the James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Building: Take Exit 248A (MLK/State Capitol/Turner Field Exit). with certain demographic questions necessary for verification
program of boxing begins with the commencement of the first bout and ends when
Title 43, Chapter 4B and such
ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
sounded ending the round. needed. he or she has been damaged by a breach of the conditions of a bond given by a
appointed supervisor no later than at the weigh-in, and shall be by cashiers
Point Must System], the net-score for the round, after points are deducted, may
Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships in Georgia are formed by filing with the Corporations Division. Some foreign (out-of-state) entities which do business in Georgia also must file with the Corporations Division. for more than 10 rounds duration, except in a championship match, which shall
A copy of the contestants amateur matchbook must be submitted to the Commission. The Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of State is charged with the implementation and enforcement of the Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008. The letter of intent must contain the
filed within 30 days following the initial public notification of a breach of
Applicants or
Failure to notify the commission within the fifteen day
will be considered the principal promoter of the show and will be solely
the ruling of the commission appointed supervisor shall be in writing and filed
on such boxer's official ring record, and prior to competing in Georgia, must