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COMBAT SPORTS ACT 2008 - SECT 47

Obligation of promoter-combatant rendered unconscious or unable to submit to examination by examining medical practitioner

47 Obligation of promoter-combatant rendered unconscious or unable to submit to examination by examining medical practitioner

(cf 1986 Act s57)
If a combatant who engages in a professional combat sport contest is rendered unconscious or otherwise appears to the promoter of the contest to be unable to comply with section 46, the promoter must without delay arrange for a medical practitioner engaged by the promoter to exercise, in relation to the combatant:

(a) the functions of an examining medical practitioner under section 48, and
(b) such other functions as may be necessary in the circumstances of the case.
Maximum penalty: 500 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.



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