523 CMR 20.01
Administration or Use of Alcohol, Stimulants, Drugs or Injections; Urinalysis or Chemical Tests;
Disciplinary Action
(1) The Commission adheres to the Prohibited List published by the World Anti-doping Agency for
anti-doping standards. Use of any substance identified on the Prohibited List by any unarmed
combatant licensed or seeking licensure by the Commission is prohibited. (The Prohibited List may
be obtained by logging on to the World Anti-Doping Agency website:
http://www.usada.org/substances/prohibited-list/).
(2) Preparations to Stop Hemorrhaging. The Commission will periodically review the preparations
available to stop hemorrhaging. Only the preparations which are approved by the Commission may
be used to stop hemorrhaging in the ring or fenced area. Use of Monsel’s solution and silver nitrate
are prohibited.
(3) Substance Testing. Acting with reasonable cause or through random selection, the Commission
or its designee may require, at any time either before or after a match, an unarmed combatant to
undergo a test for use of illegal drugs or other performance enhancing substances as identified on the
Prohibited List issued by the World Anti-doping Agency. If any sample of an unarmed combatant
tests positive for anysuch substance, or if any unarmed combatant fails to cooperate in the testing
process, it shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of their license and may result in
forfeiture of a related match.