PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Legislation changes to the Professional Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts Act, chapter 67.08 RCW during the 2001 legislation requires annual proof of certification for officials as having adequate experience, skill and training from an organization approved by the department for the sports of boxing, kickboxing and martial arts.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 67.08.017.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Clarifies the types of certifications organizations may provide to the department demonstrating adequate experience, skill and training.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Industry request.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Michael W. Schneider, P.O. Box 9649, Olympia, WA 98507-9649, phone (360) 586-0396, fax (360) 664-2550.
June 20, 2001
Michael W. Schneider
Deputy Administrator