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Utah Code § 9-23-309

The commission must adopt rules for contestant medical examinations and drug testing, including HIV-negative proof, random drug tests, a medical exam within 30 hours before the contest, and testing for communicable…

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“The commission must adopt rules for contestant medical examinations and drug testing, including HIV-negative proof, random drug tests, a medical exam within 30 hours before the contest, and testing for communicable diseases.”

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Medical examinations and drug tests.

The commission must adopt rules for contestant medical examinations and drug testing, including HIV-negative proof, random drug tests, a medical exam within 30 hours before the contest, and testing for communicable diseases.

Section 9-23-309

Subsection 9-23-309(1)(a)

produce evidence based upon competent laboratory examination that they are HIV negative as a condition of participating as a contestant in any contest;

Section 9-23-309(1)(a)

Subsection 9-23-309(1)(c)

The contestant must undergo a medical examination by the ringside physician no more than 30 hours before the contest.

Section 9-23-309(1)(c)

Subsection 9-23-309(2)

Medical information about a contestant must be provided by the contestant, a medical professional, or a laboratory. A promoter or manager may not provide that information to, or receive it from, the commission.

Section 9-23-309(2)

Subsection 9-23-309(2)(b)

A promoter or manager may not provide to or receive from the commission medical information concerning a contestant.

Section 9-23-309(2)(b)

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§ 9-23-309Medical examinations and drug tests.Provision

The commission must adopt rules for contestant medical examinations and drug testing, including HIV-negative proof, random drug tests, a medical exam within 30 hours before the contest, and testing for communicable diseases.

Medical examinations and drug tests. The commission shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , for medical examinations and drug testing of contestants, including provisions under which contestants shall: produce evidence based upon competent laboratory examination that they are HIV negative as a condition of participating as a contestant in any contest; be subject to random drug testing before or after participation in a contest, and sanctions, including barring participation in a contest or withholding a percentage of any purse, that shall be placed against a contestant testing positive for alcohol or any other drug that in the opinion of the commission is inconsistent with the safe and competent participation of that contestant in a contest; be subject to a medical examination by the ringside physician not more than 30 hours before the contest to identify any physical ailment or communicable disease that, in the opinion of the commission or designated commission member, are inconsistent with the safe and competent participation of that contestant in the contest; and be subject to medical testing for communicable diseases as considered necessary by the commission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the licensees and the public. Medical information concerning a contestant shall be provided by the contestant or medical professional or laboratory. A promoter or manager may not provide to or receive from the commission medical information concerning a contestant.
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§ 9-23-309(1)Subsection 9-23-309(1)Provision

The commission must adopt rules for contestants’ medical examinations and drug testing, including HIV-negative proof, random drug testing, medical exams, and communicable-disease testing.

The commission shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , for medical examinations and drug testing of contestants, including provisions under which contestants shall: produce evidence based upon competent laboratory examination that they are HIV negative as a condition of participating as a contestant in any contest; be subject to random drug testing before or after participation in a contest, and sanctions, including barring participation in a contest or withholding a percentage of any purse, that shall be placed against a contestant testing positive for alcohol or any other drug that in the opinion of the commission is inconsistent with the safe and competent participation of that contestant in a contest; be subject to a medical examination by the ringside physician not more than 30 hours before the contest to identify any physical ailment or communicable disease that, in the opinion of the commission or designated commission member, are inconsistent with the safe and competent participation of that contestant in the contest; and be subject to medical testing for communicable diseases as considered necessary by the commission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the licensees and the public.
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§ 9-23-309(1)(a)Subsection 9-23-309(1)(a)Provision

produce evidence based upon competent laboratory examination that they are HIV negative as a condition of participating as a contestant in any contest;

produce evidence based upon competent laboratory examination that they are HIV negative as a condition of participating as a contestant in any contest;
Section 9-23-309(1)(a)Verify source
§ 9-23-309(1)(b)Subsection 9-23-309(1)(b)Provision

Contestants may be subjected to random drug testing before or after a contest, and positive tests can lead to sanctions such as being barred from participation or having part of the purse withheld.

be subject to random drug testing before or after participation in a contest, and sanctions, including barring participation in a contest or withholding a percentage of any purse, that shall be placed against a contestant testing positive for alcohol or any other drug that in the opinion of the commission is inconsistent with the safe and competent participation of that contestant in a contest;
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§ 9-23-309(1)(c)Subsection 9-23-309(1)(c)Provision

The contestant must undergo a medical examination by the ringside physician no more than 30 hours before the contest.

be subject to a medical examination by the ringside physician not more than 30 hours before the contest to identify any physical ailment or communicable disease that, in the opinion of the commission or designated commission member, are inconsistent with the safe and competent participation of that contestant in the contest; and
Section 9-23-309(1)(c)Verify source
§ 9-23-309(1)(d)Subsection 9-23-309(1)(d)Provision

Licensees may be required to undergo medical testing for communicable diseases if the commission considers it necessary.

be subject to medical testing for communicable diseases as considered necessary by the commission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the licensees and the public.
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§ 9-23-309(2)Subsection 9-23-309(2)Provision

Medical information about a contestant must be provided by the contestant, a medical professional, or a laboratory. A promoter or manager may not provide that information to, or receive it from, the commission.

Medical information concerning a contestant shall be provided by the contestant or medical professional or laboratory. A promoter or manager may not provide to or receive from the commission medical information concerning a contestant.
Section 9-23-309(2)Verify source
§ 9-23-309(2)(a)Subsection 9-23-309(2)(a)Provision

Medical information concerning a contestant shall be provided by the contestant or medical professional or laboratory.

Medical information concerning a contestant shall be provided by the contestant or medical professional or laboratory.
Section 9-23-309(2)(a)Verify source
§ 9-23-309(2)(b)Subsection 9-23-309(2)(b)Provision

A promoter or manager may not provide to or receive from the commission medical information concerning a contestant.

A promoter or manager may not provide to or receive from the commission medical information concerning a contestant.
Section 9-23-309(2)(b)Verify source

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