Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation intends to consider amending 18VAC120-40, Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations. The purpose of the proposed action is to amend the regulation relating to (i) wrestling event conduct standards; (ii) requirements for approval of ringside physicians; (iii) equipment to be provided to wrestling promoters; (iv) application for a license to conduct a wresting event; and (v) duties of locker room inspectors, timekeepers, and referees.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-831 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: May 22, 2013.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email boxing@dpor.virginia.gov.