Applicability

(1) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all bare-knuckle boxing contests held or scheduled to be held in the State of Tennessee and shall take precedent over any other rules, including but not limited to any rules of any sanctioning organization, that are in any way directly or indirectly in conflict with any other provision set forth in this chapter, unless the Commission modifies or waives such provision. The Commission may modify or waive any provision in cases of undue hardship, demonstrable impracticability, or necessity. (2) These rules shall be supplemental to those in Chapter 0145-02 to the extent that those rules do not conflict with any provision in this chapter. Any requirements, provisions, obligations, responsibilities, or duties in Chapter 0145-02 shall apply to bare-knuckle boxing bouts unless these rules state otherwise. (3) Any combatant, referee, promoter, second, announcer, matchmaker, judge, timekeeper, manager, or ringside physician who participates in a bare-knuckle boxing bout must comply with the licensing requirements of the Commission in Chapter 0145-01 of these rules. (4) Any combatant, referee, promoter, second, announcer, matchmaker, judge, timekeeper, manager, or ringside physician who participates in a bare-knuckle boxing bout must comply with all licensing applications, fees, and other requirements related to licensing for professional boxing.