Code of Massachusetts Regulations 529 CMR - BOXERS' FUND BOARD
The Boxers' Fund Board in Massachusetts is established under M.G.L. c. 6, § 99 and operates in accordance with 529 CMR 2.00, titled Administration of the Fund. This regulation is administered by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission and is designed to provide financial assistance to professional fighters for funeral expenses or to aid those who have suffered injuries during sanctioned unarmed combat events.(mass.gov)
📘 Key Provisions of 529 CMR 2.00
1. Purpose and Scope
The Boxers' Fund is utilized for the benefit of current or former professional fighters, specifically for:
Funeral expenses.
Financial assistance due to injuries sustained while participating in a professional unarmed combat event.(mass.gov)
2. Disbursement of Funds
Financial assistance to an individual applicant shall not exceed 5% of the total amount of the Fund at the time the Board reviews the application.
Upon approval of any award, the Board shall make a written request to the Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Public Safety to disburse funds consistent with the vote of the Board.
The granting of benefits from the Fund shall be in the reasonable discretion of the Board. (casetext.com)
3. Privacy
All information provided by an applicant in an application for assistance and/or at a hearing before the Board shall be subject to the provisions of Massachusetts public record and open meeting laws, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18 through 25, and M.G.L. c. 66. (casetext.com)
4. Variances
The Board may, at its discretion, grant a variance from any provision of 529 CMR for any cause it determines sufficient. (casetext.com)
📄 Accessing the Full Regulation
You can access the full text of 529 CMR 2.00 through the following resources:(mass.gov)
Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries: Provides the full text of the regulation.
Casetext: Offers the full text of 529 CMR, including all sections and amendments.
State Bookstore: Allows you to purchase a print copy of the regulation. (mass.gov) (casetext.com) (sec.state.ma.us)
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