Section 192.407. Gloves.

 

(1)  All non-amateur contestants shall wear grappling gloves that weigh a minimum of 4 ounces and not more than 8 ounces. Amateur contestants shall wear gloves that weigh a minimum of 6 ounces and a maximum of 8 ounces.

(2)  Gloves shall be supplied by the promoter. Contestants are not permitted to supply their own gloves. Gloves shall be new the first time they are being inspected by the department representative. Once inspected, new gloves may not be used more than three times. Used gloves may not be worn for title bouts. The promoter shall supply new gloves for both contestants competing in any title bout including state bouts.

(3)  Both contestants shall wear the same size gloves.

(4)  Each contestant's gloves shall be inspected and approved by the inspector, referee, or department representative prior to starting the bout.

(5)  Amateur contestants may use a mitt-style glove.

EmR1032 : emerg. cr., eff. 9-1-10; CR 10-102 : cr. Register April 2011 No. 664 , eff. 5-1-11; CR 14-013 : renum. 192.407 from SPS 195.07 and am. (1), (5) Register August 2014 No. 704 , eff. 9-1-14.