Alabama Administrative Code Title 165 - ALABAMA ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Here’s an organized overview of Alabama Administrative Code – Title 165: Alabama Athletic Commission:
🏛️ Structure of Title 165
According to Cornell Law and Justia, Title 165 includes the following key active chapters under the Commission’s authority: (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
165‑X‑1: Professional Boxing (§165‑X‑1‑.01 to .08)
165‑X‑2: Professional Mixed Martial Arts Rules (§165‑X‑2‑.01 to .08)
165‑X‑3: Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Rules (§165‑X‑3‑.01 to .08)
165‑X‑4: Toughman (§165‑X‑4‑.01 to .08)
165‑X‑5: Pro Wrestling (§165‑X‑5‑.01 to .09)
165‑X‑6: Professional Kickboxing Rules (§165‑X‑6‑.01 to .08)
165‑X‑7: Amateur Kickboxing Rules (§165‑X‑7‑.01 to .08)
165‑X‑8: Professional Bare-Knuckle Boxing (§165‑X‑8‑.01 to .08)
165‑X‑9: Complaint and Disciplinary Actions (§165‑X‑9‑.01)
165‑X‑11: Application for Spouses of Active-Duty Military Personnel (§165‑X‑11‑.01)
Other chapters (like X‑10, X‑12–X‑25) have been repealed, addressing functions of the commission, bout results, ring/equipment standards, medical requirements, licensing procedures, and more. (regulations.justia.com, admincode.legislature.state.al.us, law.cornell.edu)
📘 Examples of Chapter Content
Chapter 165‑X‑1 (Professional Boxing)
Section .01 defines “applicant”, “promoter”, “contestant”, “Commission” and other key terms. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Section .05 outlines promoter obligations, including ensuring safety for contestants, officials, media, and fans. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Chapter 165‑X‑3 (Amateur MMA Rules)
Section .06 specifies ring/cage standards, equipment requirements, glove specifications, hand wraps, protective gear, mouthpieces, apparel, and corner kit rules. These include exact measurements and materials (e.g., ring size, rope padding, glove weight minimums). (regulations.justia.com)
🔎 Accessing the Full Text
You can view the detailed regulations here:
Justia – complete list of active and repealed chapters
Cornell LII – official section labels, indexing, and publication dates
Alabama Administrative Code Portal – hosted by Alabama Legislative Services Agency (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
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