9-23-307. Approval to hold contest or promotion -- Bond required.

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Effective 7/1/2022

(1)An application to hold a contest or multiple contests as part of a single promotion shall be made by a licensed promoter to the commission on forms provided by the commission.

(2)The application shall be accompanied by a contest fee determined by the commission under Section 63J-1-505 .

(a)The commission may approve or deny approval to hold a contest or promotion permitted under this chapter.

(b)Provisional approval under Subsection (3)(a) shall be granted upon a determination by the commission that:

(i)the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed;

(ii)a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection

(6)has been posted by the promoter of the contest or promotion; and

(iii)the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.

(a)Final approval to hold a contest or promotion may not be granted unless the commission receives, not less than seven days before the day of the contest with 10 or more rounds:

(i)proof of a negative HIV test performed not more than 180 days before the day of the contest for each contestant;

(ii)a copy of each contestant's federal identification card;

(iii)a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the contest;

(iv)a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest;

(v)a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and

(vi)the name of the physician selected from among a list of registered and commission-approved ringside physicians who shall act as ringside physician for the contest.

(b)Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a) , the commission may approve a contest or promotion if the requirements under Subsection (4)(a) are not met because of unforeseen circumstances beyond the promoter's control.

(5)Final approval for a contest under 10 rounds in duration may be granted as determined by the commission after receiving the materials identified in Subsection

(4)at a time determined by the commission.

(6)An applicant shall post a surety bond or cashier's check with the commission in the greater of $10,000 or the amount of the purse, providing for forfeiture and disbursement of the proceeds if the applicant fails to comply with:

(a)the requirements of this chapter; or

(b)rules made under this chapter relating to the promotion or conduct of the contest or promotion.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 362 , 2022 General Session