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#### 107 Rules
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> > (1) The Authority may make rules, not inconsistent with this Act or the regulations, for or with respect to any aspect of engagement in combat sports in New South Wales.
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> > (2) Without limiting subsection (1), rules may be made for or with respect to all or any of the following—
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> > > (a) any of the functions of the Authority or of approved amateur bodies for the purposes of this Act,
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> > > (b) the medical examination of combatants, industry participants and related reporting requirements,
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> > > (c) the functions of combat sport inspectors for the purposes of this Act,
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> > > (d) the appointment of, and fees payable to, combat sport officials for professional combat sport contests,
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> > > (e) the establishment of ratings for combatants,
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> > > (f) weigh-ins,
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> > > (g) combat sport titles,
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> > > (h) combat sport equipment,
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> > > (i) age limits for combatants,
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> > > (j) the regulation of combat sport contests,
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> > > (k) the accreditation and functions of medical officers in connection with combat sport contests,
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> > > (l) rest periods for combatants,
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> > > (m) the wearing or use of protective clothing or equipment by combatants,
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> > > (n) the making and observance of codes of conduct for registered combatants and registered industry participants and promoters,
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> > > (o) requirements for insurance cover for combatants, industry participants and promoters,
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> > > (p) the classification of combat sports.
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> > (3) A rule cannot be made except with the approval of the Minister.
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> > (4) A rule must not be inconsistent with a provision of this Act or the regulations.
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> > (5) The Authority may, by making a rule, amend or revoke a rule made under this section.
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> > (6) A rule—
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> > > (a) must be published in the Gazette, and
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> > > (b) takes effect on and from the date of publication or a later date specified in the rule.
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> > (7) A provision of a rule may—
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> > > (a) apply generally or be limited in its application by reference to specified exceptions or factors, or
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> > > (b) apply differently according to different factors of a specified kind, or
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> > > (c) authorise any matter or thing to be from time to time determined, applied or regulated by any specified person or body,
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> > or may do any combination of those things.
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> **s 107:** Am 2024 No 16, Sch 1\[92\] \[93\].