SECTION 92:10-7-5. Ringside physician responsibilities

(a)   Before a contest, the ringside physician shall administer pre-bout medical examinations to all participants. The ringside physician shall be a state licensed medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be appointed by the Commission. The examination shall include the following with the results written on a form provided by the Commission:

(1)   Blood pressure,

(2)   Head,

(3)   Eyes,

(4)   Ears,

(5)   Nose,

(6)   Throat,

(7)   Lungs,

(8)   Chest,

(9)   Heart,

(10)   Abdomen,

(11)   Orthopedic.

(b)   If the ringside physician determines a participant is unfit to compete for any reason, that participant shall not participate in the elimination tournament.

(c)   The ringside physician shall remain at ringside at all times during an elimination tournament bout.

(d)   The ringside physician shall perform post-bout medical evaluations of all participants. The Commission shall provide forms for the ringside physician to complete.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 2286, eff 6-26-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1025, eff 5-11-01]