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Medical examinations - 5 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 709

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     § 709.  Medical examinations.
        (a)  Prefight examination.--In addition to any other
     examination required by this subpart or the rules and
     regulations promulgated under this subpart, each boxer shall be
     examined by the attending physician within two hours before he
     enters the ring. If, in the opinion of the physician, any boxer
     is physically or mentally unfit to proceed, the physician shall
     notify the person in charge, who shall immediately cancel the
     contest or exhibition.
        (b)  Postfight examination.--In addition to any other
     examination required by this subpart or the rules and
     regulations promulgated under this subpart, a boxer may, at the
     discretion of the ringside physician, be required to undergo a
     medical examination by a physician designated by the executive
     director during the five days following the contest or
     exhibition in which he was a participant. If the boxer sustains
     a knockout or technical knockout, the boxer shall undergo the
     medical examination within such time period as shall be
     prescribed by the rules and regulations promulgated by the
     commission. An examination under this section shall be performed
     at the expense of the promoter.
        (c)  Filing of results of examinations.--The results of the
     examinations required by this section shall be reduced to
     writing by the physician, signed by him and filed with the
     commission within 48 hours after they have been performed.
        (d)  Content of examination.--Any medical examination
     prescribed under this section or section 708 (relating to
     suspension and revocation for injuries) shall conform to the
     rules and regulations promulgated by the commission after
     consultation with the Medical Advisory Board. The rules and
     regulations regarding the postfight examination may prescribe or
     permit the attending physician to prescribe additional tests in
     the case of a knockout, technical knockout, head injury or other
     injury or medical condition. The examination may include drug
     testing as prescribed by rules and regulations, which shall be
     promulgated by the commission in accordance with the program
     mandated by section 105(5) (relating to powers and duties of
     executive director).

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