§440E-16  Physician or osteopathic
physician; duties.  Every promoter holding a license to conduct, hold, or
give mixed martial arts contests shall have in attendance at every contest at
least two physicians licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in
the State under chapter 453 who shall observe the physical condition of the
mixed martial arts contestants and advise the referee with regard thereto and,
one hour before each contestant enters the ring, certify in writing as to the
physical condition of the contestant to engage in the contest.  A report of the
medical examination shall be filed with the director not later than forty-eight
hours after the conclusion of the contest.  If a contestant is knocked down or
severely injured during a contest, or for any other reason as provided in rules
adopted by the director pursuant to chapter 91, at least one physician shall
immediately examine the contestant and file a written medical opinion with the
director within forty-eight hours of the contest. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1; am
L 2009, c 11, §59]