Statement of Statutory Authority, Basis, and Purpose
Sections 24-4-103(6) and 12-10-106, C.R.S. authorize the Boxing Commission  (“Commission”) to adopt emergency rules if the Commission finds that a compelling public interest exists in protecting the health, safety and welfare of Participants pursuant to the Commission’s powers and duties as set forth in section 12-10-106, C.R.S. 
The Commission further finds that an imminent peril exists to the health, safety and welfare of licensed Participants who have engaged in non-sanctioned events which are not subject to the medical supervision and safety requirements in place for sanctioned events and finds that compliance with section 24-4-103, C.R.S would be contrary to the public interest.  
The purpose of this rule is to protect the health, safety and welfare of boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts Participants who engage in sanctioned bouts.  The public interest is best served by the immediate adoption of this rule.