Pennsylvania § 715 - Referee and judges.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 715 — Referee and judges., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 715. Referee and judges.
(a) Referee.--At each professional contest or exhibition, except an exhibition held solely for training purposes, there shall be in attendance, at the expense of the promoter, a duly licensed referee designated by the executive director, who shall direct and control the contest or exhibition. Personal injury and liability insurance coverage, in a minimum amount set by the commission, for all claims arising from the performance of their duties at the contest or exhibition shall be in effect for all referees. This coverage shall be provided at the expense of the promoter.
(b) Judges.--There shall be in attendance at every contest, at the expense of the promoter, three licensed judges, each of whom shall render his individual decision in writing on a scorecard supplied by the executive director at the end of every contest which continues for the scheduled number of rounds. Each judge shall have one vote, and a majority of the votes cast shall determine the winner.
(c) Scoring.--The commission shall by rule or regulation prescribe the methods of scoring.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 715
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 715 cover?
Section 715 ("Referee and judges.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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