Referee and judges - 5 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 715

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     § 715.  Referee and judges.
        (a)  Referee.--At each professional contest or exhibition,
     except an exhibition held solely for training purposes, there
     shall be in attendance, at the expense of the promoter, a duly
     licensed referee designated by the executive director, who shall
     direct and control the contest or exhibition. Personal injury
     and liability insurance coverage, in a minimum amount set by the
     commission, for all claims arising from the performance of their
     duties at the contest or exhibition shall be in effect for all
     referees. This coverage shall be provided at the expense of the
     promoter.
        (b)  Judges.--There shall be in attendance at every contest,
     at the expense of the promoter, three licensed judges, each of
     whom shall render his individual decision in writing on a
     scorecard supplied by the executive director at the end of every
     contest which continues for the scheduled number of rounds. Each
     judge shall have one vote, and a majority of the votes cast
     shall determine the winner.
        (c)  Scoring.--The commission shall by rule or regulation
     prescribe the methods of scoring.

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