Section 114.095. Sports drinks at ringside during contests.

 

(1)  Only water or an approved electrolyte-replacement beverage may be consumed during a contest. Electrolyte-replacement beverages include Gatorade, PowerAde, Propel and Smart Water. All beverages are subject to approval by the inspector or department representative.

(2)  Beverages shall be brought to ringside unopened, sealed, and only in a plastic container. Unsealed beverages are not acceptable.

(3)  The inspector or department representative shall approve and sign off on any beverage.

(4)  Beverages with caffeine or other stimulants, such as Red Bull and Rock Star, are not allowed. The department reserves the right to inspect, test, or remove any beverage from ringside. The department may also test any boxer who it believes is in violation of this subsection.

(5)  A boxer may not use tobacco in his or her locker room.

(6)  Any beverage that is tested and found to have been adulterated in any manner may result in a suspension of the boxer and all corner persons for a period of not less than 6 months and not more than one year. A request to review the suspension may be submitted to the department in writing within 30 days after notification of the suspension.

EmR1031 : emerg. cr., eff. 9-1-10; CR 10-101 : cr. Register April 2011 No. 664 , eff. 5-1-11.