***** 338.3657 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 10, 2016: See 338.3657.amended *****
Sec. 57.
(1) A licensed physician shall be in attendance at each contest or exhibition. The physician shall observe the physical condition of the contestants and advise the referee or judges with regard to the health of those contestants. The physician shall examine each contestant before entering the ring.
(2) The licensed physician shall file with the commission the report of the physical examination of a contestant not later than 24 hours after termination of the contest or exhibition.
(3) If, in the opinion of the physician, the health or safety of a contestant requires that the contest or exhibition in which he or she is participating be terminated, the physician shall notify the referee. The referee shall terminate the contest or exhibition.
History: 2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008
Last modified: October 10, 2016