Combat Sports Act 2013

The Authority may make rules, not inconsistent with this Act or the regulations, for or with respect to any aspect of engagement in combat sports in New South Wales.

Without limiting subsection (1), rules may be made for or with respect to all or any of the following—

any of the functions of the Authority or of approved amateur bodies for the purposes of this Act,

the medical examination of combatants, industry participants and related reporting requirements,

the functions of combat sport inspectors for the purposes of this Act,

the appointment of, and fees payable to, combat sport officials for professional combat sport contests,

the establishment of ratings for combatants,

weigh-ins,

combat sport titles,

combat sport equipment,

age limits for combatants,

the regulation of combat sport contests,

the accreditation and functions of medical officers in connection with combat sport contests,

rest periods for combatants,

the wearing or use of protective clothing or equipment by combatants,

the making and observance of codes of conduct for registered combatants and registered industry participants and promoters,

requirements for insurance cover for combatants, industry participants and promoters,

the classification of combat sports.

A rule cannot be made except with the approval of the Minister.

A rule must not be inconsistent with a provision of this Act or the regulations.

The Authority may, by making a rule, amend or revoke a rule made under this section.

A rule—

must be published in the Gazette, and

takes effect on and from the date of publication or a later date specified in the rule.

A provision of a rule may—

apply generally or be limited in its application by reference to specified exceptions or factors, or

apply differently according to different factors of a specified kind, or

authorise any matter or thing to be from time to time determined, applied or regulated by any specified person or body,