Section 19-2199. DEFINITIONS


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    2199.1As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases have the meanings ascribed:

     

    Contest - single boxing match.

     

    Contestant - a boxer taking part in a specific contest.

     

    Boxing event - a boxing contest, match, exhibition, or showing.

     

    Program - one or more contests held at the same place on the same day or for which a single admission fee is charged.

     

    Take down - clinching or wrestling an opponent to the mat.

     

    Technical knockout - a termination of a contest by the referee in order to protect an injured, defenseless contestant, and such that the decision is awarded to the non-injured contestant unless that contestant has caused injury by fouling.

     

    2199.2The definitions in § 2099 of Chapter 20 of this title are incorporated by reference into and are applicable to this chapter.

     

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Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 3731, 3752 (May 20, 1988).