Section 1370.470  Application for License as a Full-contact Martial Arts Timekeeper, Referee or Judge

a)         The Division may deny an application for licensure if the applicant fails to meet the qualifications specified in this Section, fails to pass a required examination, or fails to otherwise complete training to the satisfaction of the Division.

b)         All timekeepers, referees or judges shall be licensed.

c)         Timekeepers, referees and judges shall be separately licensed for either boxing or full-contact martial arts.

d)         An applicant for a license shall complete an application provided by the Division.

e)         An applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

f)         All fees involved with medical examinations and/or tests required in this Section shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

g)         Proof of good moral character.  The applicant shall notify the Division of any criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations.  The Division may consider any criminal convictions or discipline in another jurisdiction in which the applicant is licensed when determining if the applicant is qualified for licensure.

h)         When the accuracy or sufficiency of any submitted documentation of stated experience is questioned by the Division or the Board because of lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure may be requested to:

1)         Provide the necessary information; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Division to clarify information or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.

i)          The application for licensure as a referee, judge or timekeeper shall be completed on forms provided by the Division and shall include, without limitation:

1)         A copy of current government issued photo identification (e.g., driver's license, passport);

2)         An eye examination by an optometrist or physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches who specializes in ophthalmology, dated no more than 6 months prior to the date of application reflecting that the applicant has corrected or uncorrected visual acuity of at least 20/40 in both eyes;

3)         A passport size photo;

4)         The required fee set forth in Section 1370.30; and

5)         Documented experience in martial arts or full-contact martial arts, which shall include, without limitation:

A)        3 of the last 4 years in amateur or professional martial arts or full-contact martial arts contests or a minimum of 100 bouts;

B)        exceptional ability as a referee, judge or timekeeper, as determined by the Division based on the applicant's experience; or

C)        proof of active licensure in another jurisdiction.

j)          The Division may also require the applicant to submit to a minimum of one in-person evaluation of his or her working as a judge, referee or timekeeper during an actual bout to complete an applicant's portfolio of eligibility for licensure. 

k)         In addition to the other requirements of this Section, applicants for licensure as a referee shall provide proof of a complete physical examination by a physician, dated no more than 6 months prior to the date of application, to determine whether the applicant is in good physical condition and has the speed and reflexes necessary for the protection of both fighters.