Code of Massachusetts Regulations 523 CMR - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (FORMERLY, STATE BOXING COMMISSION)
The Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) Title 523 governs the operations of the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission (MSAC), which oversees professional and amateur unarmed combat sports, including boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), and Southeast Asian kickboxing. These regulations ensure the safety, fairness, and integrity of combat sports within the state.(mass.gov)
📘 Overview of 523 CMR
The regulations are organized into several sections, each addressing different aspects of combat sports:
523 CMR 5.00: General provisions
523 CMR 6.00: Licensing and registration
523 CMR 7.00: Medical advisory board
523 CMR 8.00: Identification cards
523 CMR 9.00: Contracts and financial arrangements
523 CMR 10.00: Arranging and promoting programs of unarmed combat
523 CMR 11.00: Tickets and admissions
523 CMR 12.00: Facilities, equipment, and supplies
523 CMR 13.00: Weight classes, weigh-ins, pre- and post-fight physical examinations, and medical conditions
523 CMR 14.00: General requirements for all unarmed combat contests and exhibitions
523 CMR 15.00: Boxing contests and exhibitions
523 CMR 16.00: Mixed martial arts contests and exhibitions
523 CMR 17.00: Unarmed combat contests and exhibitions other than boxing and mixed martial arts
523 CMR 18.00: Reserved
523 CMR 19.00: Amateur contests and exhibitions
523 CMR 20.00: Prohibited acts; disciplinary actions
523 CMR 21.00: Disciplinary proceedings
523 CMR 22.00: State championship program
523 CMR 23.00: Southeast Asian kickboxing(mass.gov, law.cornell.edu, casetext.com)
These sections collectively establish the framework for regulating combat sports in Massachusetts, ensuring that events are conducted safely and fairly, and that participants are properly licensed and monitored.
📄 Accessing the Full Regulations
For detailed information on each section, you can access the full text of 523 CMR through the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries:(mass.gov)
👉 523 CMR – State Athletic Commission
This resource provides comprehensive access to the regulations, including guidelines for licensing, medical requirements, event promotion, and disciplinary procedures.(mass.gov)
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