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§ 282. Vision Requirements.

4 CA ADC § 282Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 4. Business Regulations
Division 2. State Athletic Commission (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. Professional Boxing Rules
Article 6. Physical Examinations and Safety
4 CCR § 282
§ 282. Vision Requirements.
Currentness
The commission shall deny, suspend, revoke, or place restrictions on the license of a professional or amateur boxer if it determines that the applicant or licensee cannot safely engage in boxing activities because of a visual condition, including but not limited to one of the following:
(a) Uncorrected visual acuity of less than 20/200 in either eye or 20/60 with both eyes;
(b) Corrected visual acuity of less than 20/60 in either eye, regardless of its cause;
(c) A visual field of 60 degrees or less extending over one or more quadrants of the visual field;
(d) Presence or history of retinal detachment or retinal tear unless treated by an ophthalmologist and then approved by an ophthalmologist specified by the commission who then assesses that the boxer is at no significant risk of further injury to the retina if boxing is resumed. Such assessment shall occur both within five days before and five days after the contest;
(e) Presence of primary or secondary glaucoma, whether or not such condition has been treated;
(f) Presence of aphakia, pseudophakia or dislocated lens in either eye;
(g) Any other visual condition which the commission determines would prevent the applicant or licensee from safely engaging in boxing activities.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18642, 18643, 18661 and 18714, Business and Professions Code.
History
1. Change without regulatory effect of Note (Register 87, No. 5).
2. Amendment filed 10-28-91; operative 11-27-91 (Register 93, No. 4).
3. Amendment filed 10-30-95; operative 10-30-95 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 95, No. 44).
This database is current through 9/20/24 Register 2024, No. 38.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 4, § 282, 4 CA ADC § 282
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