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This document includes Senate Committee Amendments incorporated into the bill on Fri, Feb 10, 2006 at 9:05 AM by rday. --> This document includes Senate 2nd Reading Floor Amendments incorporated into the bill on Tue, Feb 21, 2006 at 11:25 AM by smaeser. -->

Senator Ed Mayne proposes the following substitute bill:


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AMENDMENTS TO PETE SUAZO ATHLETE

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COMMISSION

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2006 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Ed Mayne

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House Sponsor: Gregory H. Hughes

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This bill makes changes to the regulation of boxing.
             11      Highlighted Provisions:
             12          This bill:
             13          .    defines terms;
             14          .    eliminates the position of director and creates the position of commission secretary;
             15          .    allows the commission to issue subpoenas and take evidence;
             16          .    requires a physician for a boxing contest to be selected from among a list of
             17      commission-approved physicians;
             18          .    classifies certain positions as licensees;
             19          .    changes a term-limitation provision for commission members;
             20          .    requires a period of time between contests for a contestant; and
             21          .    makes technical changes.
             22      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             23          None
             24      Other Special Clauses:
             25          None



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     Utah Code Sections Affected:
             27      AMENDS:
             28          13-33-102, as last amended by Chapter 104, Laws of Utah 2005
             29          13-33-201, as last amended by Chapter 9, Laws of Utah 2001, Second Special Session
             30          13-33-202, as enacted by Chapter 91, Laws of Utah 2001
             31          13-33-203, as enacted by Chapter 91, Laws of Utah 2001
             32          13-33-301, as enacted by Chapter 91, Laws of Utah 2001
             33          13-33-303, as last amended by Chapter 104, Laws of Utah 2005
             34          13-33-401, as last amended by Chapter 104, Laws of Utah 2005
             35          13-33-403, as last amended by Chapter 104, Laws of Utah 2005
             36          13-33-404, as enacted by Chapter 91, Laws of Utah 2001
             37          13-33-504, as enacted by Chapter 91, Laws of Utah 2001
             38          13-33-508, as enacted by Chapter 104, Laws of Utah 2005
             39      ENACTS:
             40          13-33-406, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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             42      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             43          Section 1. Section 13-33-102 is amended to read:
             44           13-33-102. Definitions.
             45          As used in this chapter:
             46          (1) "Bodily injury" is as defined in Section 76-1-601 .
             47          (2) "Boxing" means the sport of attack and defense using the fist, covered by an
             48      approved boxing glove.
             49          (3) "Club fighting" means any contest of unarmed combat, whether admission is
             50      charged or not, where:
             51          (a) the rules of the contest are not approved by the commission;
             52          (b) a licensed physician or osteopath is not in attendance;
             53          (c) an HIV negative test regarding each contestant not less than 180 days before the
             54      contest has not been provided to the commission;
             55          (d) the contest is not conducted in accordance with commission rules; or
             56          (e) the contestants are not matched by the weight standards described in Section



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     13-33-507 .
             58          (4) "Commission" means the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission created in this
             59      chapter.
             60          (5) "Contest" means a live match, performance, or exhibition involving two or more
             61      persons engaged in unarmed combat.
             62          (6) "Contestant" means an individual who participates in a contest.
             63          (7) "Department" means the Department of Commerce.
             64          (8) "Designated commission member" means a member of the commission designated
             65      to:
             66          (a) attend and supervise a particular contest; and
             67          (b) act on the behalf of the commission at a contest venue.
             68          [(9) "Director" means the director of the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission.]
             69          [(10)] (9) "Elimination boxing contest" means:
             70          (a) a contest where a number of contestants participate in a tournament;
             71          (b) over a period of time not exceeding 48 hours; and
             72          (c) the loser of each contest is eliminated from further competition.
             73          [(11)] (10) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of
             74      Commerce.
             75          [(12)] (11) "Exhibition" means an engagement in which the participants show or
             76      display their skills without necessarily striving to win.
             77          [(13)] (12) "Judge" means an individual qualified by training or experience to:
             78          (a) rate the performance of contestants;
             79          (b) score a contest; and
             80          (c) determine with other judges whether there is a winner of the contest or whether the
             81      contestants performed equally resulting in a draw.
             82          [(14)] (13) "Licensee" means an individual licensed by the commission to act as a:
             83          (a) contestant;
             84          (b) judge;
             85          (c) manager;
             86          (d) promoter;
             87          (e) referee; [or]



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         (f) second[.]; S. or
             89           [ (g) ringside physician; or ]
             90           [ (h) ] (g) .S security guard.
             91          [(15)] (14) "Manager" means an individual who represents a contestant for the
             92      purposes of:
             93          (a) obtaining a contest;
             94          (b) negotiating terms and conditions of the contract under which the contestant will
             95      engage in a contest; or
             96          (c) arranging for a second for the contestant at a contest.
             97          [(16)] (15) "Promoter" means a person who engages in producing or staging contests
             98      and promotions.
             99          [(17)] (16) "Promotion" means a single contest or a combination of contests that occur
             100      during the same time at the same location and that is produced or staged by a promoter.
             101          [(18)] (17) "Purse" means any money, prize, remuneration, or any other valuable
             102      consideration a contestant receives or may receive for participation in a contest.
             103          [(19)] (18) "Referee" means an individual qualified by training or experience to act as
             104      the official attending a contest at the point of contact between contestants for the purpose of:
             105          (a) enforcing the rules relating to the contest;
             106          (b) stopping the contest in the event the health, safety, and welfare of a contestant or
             107      any other person in attendance at the contest is in jeopardy; and
             108          (c) to act as a judge if so designated by the commission.
             109          [(20)] (19) "Round" means one of a number of individual time periods that, taken
             110      together, constitute a contest during which contestants are engaged in a form of unarmed
             111      combat.
             112          [(21)] (20) "Second" means an individual who attends a contestant at the site of the
             113      contest before, during, and after the contest in accordance with contest rules.
             114          (21) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission.
             115          (22) "Serious bodily injury" is as defined in Section 76-1-601 .
             116          (23) "Total gross receipts" means the amount of the face value of all tickets sold to a
             117      particular contest plus any sums received as consideration for holding the contest at a particular
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         (24) "Ultimate fighting" means a live contest, whether or not an admission fee is
             120      charged in which:
             121          (a) contest rules permit contestants to use a combination of boxing, kicking, wrestling,
             122      hitting, punching, or other combative, contact techniques;
             123          (b) contest rules incorporate a formalized system of combative techniques against
             124      which a contestant's performance is judged to determine the prevailing contestant;
             125          (c) contest rules divide nonchampionship contests into three equal and specified rounds
             126      of no more than five minutes per round with a rest period of one minute between each round;
             127          (d) contest rules divide championship contests into five equal and specified rounds of
             128      no more than five minutes per round with a rest period of one minute between each round; and
             129          (e) contest rules prohibit contestants from:
             130          (i) using anything that is not part of the human body, except for boxing gloves, to
             131      intentionally inflict serious bodily injury upon an opponent through direct contact or the
             132      expulsion of a projectile;
             133          (ii) striking a person who demonstrates an inability to protect himself from the
             134      advances of an opponent;
             135          (iii) biting; or
             136          (iv) direct, intentional, and forceful strikes to the eyes, groin area, adam's apple area of
             137      the neck, and temple area of the head.
             138          (25) (a) "Unarmed combat" means boxing or any other form of competition in which a
             139      blow is usually struck which may reasonably be expected to inflict bodily injury.
             140          (b) "Unarmed combat" does not include a competition or exhibition between
             141      participants in which the participants engage in simulated combat for entertainment purposes.
             142          (26) "Unlawful conduct" means organizing, promoting, or participating in a contest
             143      which involves contestants that are not licensed under this chapter.
             144          (27) "Unprofessional conduct" means:
             145          (a) entering into a contract for a contest in bad faith;
             146          (b) participating in any sham or fake contest;
             147          (c) participating in a contest pursuant to a collusive understanding or agreement in
             148      which the contestant competes in or terminates the contest in a manner that is not based upon
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         (d) engaging in an act or conduct that is detrimental to a contest, including any foul or
             151      unsportsmanlike conduct in connection with a contest;
             152          (e) failing to comply with any limitation, restriction, or condition placed on a license;
             153          (f) striking of a downed opponent by a contestant while the contestant remains on the
             154      contestant's feet unless the commission, following a hearing conducted under Subsection
             155      13-33-404 (3) and before the contest, has exempted the contest and each contestant from this
             156      Subsection (27)(f);
             157          (g) after entering the ring or contest area, penetrating an area within four feet of an
             158      opponent by a contestant, manager or second before the commencement of the contest; or
             159          (h) as further defined by rule by the commission.
             160          Section 2. Section 13-33-201 is amended to read:
             161           13-33-201. Commission -- Creation -- Appointments -- Terms -- Expenses --
             162      Quorum.
             163          (1) There is created within the Department of Commerce the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic
             164      Commission consisting of five members.
             165          (2) (a) The commission members shall be appointed by the executive director.
             166          (b) The commission members may not be licensees under this chapter.
             167          (c) The names of all persons appointed to the commission shall be submitted to the
             168      governor for confirmation or rejection.
             169          (3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current members expire, the
             170      executive director shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term.
             171          (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the executive director shall,
             172      at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms
             173      of members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two
             174      years.
             175          (c) A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms, and a member who
             176      ceases to serve on the commission may not serve again on the commission until after the
             177      expiration of a two-year period beginning from that cessation of service.
             178          (d) [(i)] When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement
             179      shall be appointed for the unexpired term.
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     additional full term.]
             182          (e) If a commission member fails or refuses to fulfill the responsibilities and duties of a
             183      commission member, including the attendance at commission meetings, the executive director,
             184      with the approval of the commission, may remove the commission member and replace the
             185      member in accordance with this section.
             186          (4) A majority of the commission members constitutes a quorum. A quorum is
             187      sufficient authority for the commission to act.
             188          (5) (a) (i) Members who are not government employees shall receive no compensation
             189      or benefits for their services, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the
             190      performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance
             191      under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
             192          (ii) Members may decline to receive per diem and expenses for their service.
             193          (b) (i) State government officer and employee members who do not receive salary, per
             194      diem, or expenses from their agency for their service may receive per diem and expenses
             195      incurred in the performance of their official duties at the rates established by the Division of
             196      Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
             197          (ii) State government officer and employee members may decline to receive per diem
             198      and expenses for their service.
             199          (6) The commission shall annually designate one of its members to serve as chair for a
             200      one-year period.
             201          Section 3. Section 13-33-202 is amended to read:
             202           13-33-202. Commission powers and duties.
             203          (1) The commission shall:
             204          [(1)] (a) purchase and use a seal;
             205          [(2)] (b) adopt rules for the administration of this chapter in accordance with Title 63,
             206      Chapter 46a, Administrative Rulemaking Act;
             207          [(3)] (c) prepare all forms of contracts between sponsors, licensees, promoters, and
             208      contestants; and
             209          [(4)] (d) hold hearings relating to matters under its jurisdiction, including violations of
             210      this chapter or rules promulgated under this chapter.
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     production of books, papers, documents, records, contracts, recordings, tapes, correspondence,
             213      or other information relevant to an investigation if the commission or its designee considers it
             214      necessary.
             214a      S. (3)(a) The commission shall maintain a list of ringside physicians registered with the
             214b      commission as approved to act as a ringside physicians and meeting the requirements of
             214c      Section 13-33-301(8).
             214d          (b) The commission shall appoint a registered ringside physician to perform the duties a
             214e      a ringside physician at each contest held pursuant to this chapter.
             214f          (c) An applicant for registration as a ringside physician shall:
             214g          (i) submit an application for registration;
             214h          (ii) pay a fee determined by the commission under Section 63-38-3.2;
             214i          (iii) provide the commission with evidence of the applicant's licensure to practice
             214j      medicine in the state; and
             214k          (iv) satisfy minimum qualifications established by the department by rule. .S    
             215          Section 4. Section 13-33-203 is amended to read:
             216           13-33-203. Commission secretary.
             217          (1) The commission shall employ a [director] secretary to conduct the [business of the
             218      commission] commission's business, who must not be a member of the commission.
             219          (2) The [director] secretary serves at the pleasure of the commission.
             220          Section 5. Section 13-33-301 is amended to read:
             221           13-33-301. Licensing.
             222          (1) A license is required for a person to act as or to represent that the person is a:
             223          (a) promoter;
             224          (b) manager;
             225          (c) contestant;
             226          (d) second;
             227          (e) referee; [or]
             228          (f) judge[.]; S. or
             229           [ (g) ringside physician; or ]
             230           [ (h) ] (g) .S security guard.
             231          (2) The commission shall issue to a person who qualifies under this chapter a license in
             232      the classifications of:
             233          (a) promoter;
             234          (b) manager;


            
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         (c) contestant;
             236          (d) second;
             237          (e) referee; [or]
             238          (f) judge[.]; S. or
             239           [ (g) ringside physician; or ]
             240           [ (h) ] (g) .S security guard.
             241          (3) All moneys collected pursuant to this section and Sections 13-33-304 , 13-33-403 ,
             242      and 13-33-504 shall be deposited in the Commerce Service Fund.



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         (4) Each applicant for licensure as a promoter shall:
             244          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission;
             245          (b) pay the fee determined by the department under Section 63-38-3.2 ;
             246          (c) provide to the commission evidence of financial responsibility which shall include
             247      financial statements and other information that the commission may reasonably require to
             248      determine that the applicant or licensee is able to competently perform as and meet the
             249      obligations of a promoter in this state;
             250          (d) produce information, documentation, and assurances as may be required to
             251      establish by a preponderance of the evidence the applicant's reputation for good character,
             252      honesty, integrity, and responsibility, which shall include information, documentation, and
             253      assurances that the applicant:
             254          (i) has not and at the time of application is not associating or consorting with a person
             255      engaging in illegal activity to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to
             256      the conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety,
             257      and welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             258          (ii) has not been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction which the commission
             259      determines by the nature of the crime and circumstances surrounding the crime should
             260      disqualify the applicant from licensure in the public interest;
             261          (iii) is not associating or consorting with a person who has been convicted of a felony
             262      in any jurisdiction to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to the
             263      conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety, and
             264      welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             265          (iv) is not associating or consorting with a person engaging in illegal gambling or
             266      similar pursuits to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to the
             267      conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety, and
             268      welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             269          (v) is not engaging in illegal gambling with respect to sporting events or gambling with
             270      respect to the promotions the applicant is promoting;
             271          (vi) has not been found in an administrative, criminal, or civil proceeding to have
             272      engaged in or attempted to engage in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with a
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         (vii) has not been found in an administrative, criminal, or civil proceeding to have
             275      violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to a contest in any jurisdiction or any law,
             276      rule, or order relating to the regulation of contests in this state or any other jurisdiction;
             277          (e) acknowledge in writing to the commission receipt, understanding, and intent to
             278      comply with this chapter and the rules made under this chapter; and
             279          (f) if requested by the commission or the [director] secretary, meet with the
             280      commission or the [director] secretary to examine the applicant's qualifications for licensure.
             281          (5) Each applicant for licensure as a contestant shall:
             282          (a) be not less than 18 years of age at the time the application is submitted to the
             283      commission;
             284          (b) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission;
             285          (c) pay the fee established by the department under Section 63-38-3.2 ;
             286          (d) provide a certificate of physical examination, dated not more than 60 days prior to
             287      the date of application for license, in a form provided by the commission, completed by a
             288      licensed physician and surgeon certifying that the applicant is free from any physical or mental
             289      condition that indicates the applicant should not engage in activity as a contestant;
             290          (e) provide the commission with an accurate history of all matches that the applicant
             291      has engaged in since becoming a contestant, including information on whether the applicant
             292      won or lost each contest, and the matches in which there was a knockout or technical knockout;
             293          (f) produce information, documentation, and assurances as may be required to establish
             294      by a preponderance of the evidence the applicant's reputation for good character, honesty,
             295      integrity, and responsibility, which shall include information, documentation, and assurances
             296      that the applicant:
             297          (i) has not and at the time of application is not associating or consorting with a person
             298      engaging in illegal activity to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to
             299      the conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety,
             300      and welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             301          (ii) has not been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction which the commission
             302      determines by the nature of the crime and circumstances surrounding that crime should
             303      disqualify the applicant from licensure in the public interest;
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     felony in any jurisdiction to the degree that the commission finds that the association or
             306      consorting represents a threat to the conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state,
             307      or a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             308          (iv) is not associating or consorting with a person engaging in illegal gambling or
             309      similar pursuits or a person gambling with respect to the promotion for which the applicant is
             310      receiving a license to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to the
             311      conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety, and
             312      welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             313          (v) is not engaging in illegal gambling with respect to sporting events or gambling with
             314      respect to a contest in which the applicant will participate;
             315          (vi) has not been found in an administrative, criminal, or civil proceeding to have
             316      engaged in or attempted to have engaged in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with a
             317      contest or any other sporting event; and
             318          (vii) has not been found in an administrative, criminal, or civil proceeding to have
             319      violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to contests in any jurisdiction or any law,
             320      rule, or order relating to the regulation of contests in this state or any other jurisdiction;
             321          (g) acknowledge in writing to the commission receipt, understanding, and intent to
             322      comply with this chapter and the rules made under this chapter; and
             323          (h) if requested by the commission or the [director] secretary, meet with the
             324      commission or the [director] secretary to examine the applicant's qualifications for licensure.
             325          (6) Each applicant for licensure as a manager or second shall:
             326          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission;
             327          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63-38-3.2 ;
             328          (c) produce information, documentation, and assurances as may be required to
             329      establish by a preponderance of the evidence the applicant's reputation for good character,
             330      honesty, integrity, and responsibility, which shall include information, documentation, and
             331      assurances that the applicant:
             332          (i) has not and at the time of application is not associating or consorting with a person
             333      engaging in illegal activity to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to
             334      the conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety,
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         (ii) has not been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction which the commission
             337      determines by the nature of the crime and circumstances surrounding that crime should
             338      disqualify the applicant from licensure in the public interest;
             339          (iii) is not associating or consorting with any person who has been convicted of a
             340      felony in any jurisdiction to the degree that the commission finds that the association or
             341      consorting represents a threat to the conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state,
             342      or a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             343          (iv) is not associating or consorting with a person engaging in illegal gambling or
             344      similar pursuits or a person gambling with respect to the promotion for which the applicant is
             345      receiving a license to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to the
             346      conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety, and
             347      welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             348          (v) is not engaging in illegal gambling with respect to sporting events or gambling with
             349      respect to a contest in which the applicant is participating;
             350          (vi) has not been found in an administrative, criminal, or civil proceeding to have
             351      engaged in or attempted to have engaged in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with a
             352      contest or any other sporting event; and
             353          (vii) has not been found in an administrative, criminal, or civil proceeding to have
             354      violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to a contest in any jurisdiction or any law,
             355      rule, or order relating to the regulation of contests in this state or any other jurisdiction;
             356          (d) acknowledge in writing to the commission receipt, understanding, and intent to
             357      comply with this chapter and the rules made under this chapter; and
             358          (e) if requested by the commission or [director] secretary, meet with the commission or
             359      the [director] secretary to examine the applicant's qualifications for licensure.
             360          (7) Each applicant for licensure as a referee or judge shall:
             361          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission;
             362          (b) pay a fee determined by the department under Section 63-38-3.2 ;
             363          (c) produce information, documentation, and assurances as may be required to
             364      establish by a preponderance of the evidence the applicant's reputation for good character,
             365      honesty, integrity, and responsibility, which shall include information, documentation, and
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         (i) has not and at the time of application is not associating or consorting with a person
             368      engaging in illegal activity to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to
             369      the conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety,
             370      and welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             371          (ii) has not been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction which the commission
             372      determines by the nature of the crime and circumstances surrounding the crime should
             373      disqualify the applicant from licensure in the public interest;
             374          (iii) is not associating or consorting with any person who has been convicted of a
             375      felony in any jurisdiction to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to
             376      the conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety,
             377      and welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             378          (iv) is not associating or consorting with a person engaging in illegal gambling or
             379      similar pursuits or a person gambling with respect to the promotion for which the applicant is
             380      receiving a license to the extent that the association or consorting represents a threat to the
             381      conduct of contests in the public's interest within the state, or a threat to the health, safety, and
             382      welfare of the applicant or a licensed contestant;
             383          (v) is not engaging in illegal gambling with respect to sporting events or gambling with
             384      respect to a contest in which the applicant is participating;
             385          (vi) has not been found in an administrative, criminal, or civil proceeding to have
             386      engaged in or attempted to have engaged in any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with a
             387      contest or any other sporting event; and
             388          (vii) has not been found in an administrative, criminal, or civil proceeding to have
             389      violated or attempted to violate any law with respect to contests in any jurisdiction or any law,
             390      rule, or order relating to the regulation of contests in this state or any other jurisdiction;
             391          (d) acknowledge in writing to the commission receipt, understanding, and intent to
             392      comply with this chapter and the rules made under this chapter;
             393          (e) provide evidence satisfactory to the commission that the applicant is qualified by
             394      training and experience to competently act as a referee or judge in a contest; and
             395          (f) if requested by the commission or the [director] secretary, meet with the
             396      commission or the [director] secretary to examine the applicant's qualifications for licensure.
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          S. [ (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission;
             399          (b) pay the fee determined by the department under Section 63-38-3.2 ;
             400          (c) provide the commission with evidence of the applicant's license to practice
             401      medicine in the state; and
             402          (d) satisfy minimum qualifications established by commission rule.
]

             403           [ (9) ] (8) .S Each applicant for licensure as a security guard shall:
             404          (a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the commission;
             405          (b) pay the fee determined by the department under Section 63-38-3.2 ; and
             406          (c) provide the commission with evidence of the applicant's qualifications as a security
             407      guard.
             408           S. [ (10) ] (9) .S (a) A licensee serves at the pleasure, and under the direction, of the
             408a      commission
             409      while participating in any way at a contest.
             410          (b) A licensee's license may be suspended, or a fine imposed, if the licensee does not
             411      follow the commission's direction at an event or contest.
             412          Section 6. Section 13-33-303 is amended to read:
             413           13-33-303. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings --
             414      Reinstatement.
             415          (1) The commission shall refuse to issue a license to an applicant and shall refuse to
             416      renew or shall revoke, suspend, restrict, place on probation, or otherwise act upon the license of
             417      a licensee who does not meet the qualifications for licensure under this chapter.
             418          (2) The commission may refuse to issue a license to an applicant and may refuse to
             419      renew or may revoke, suspend, restrict, place on probation, issue a public or private reprimand
             420      to, or otherwise act upon the license of any licensee in any of the following cases:
             421          (a) the applicant or licensee has engaged in unlawful or unprofessional conduct, as
             422      defined by statute or rule under this chapter;
             423          (b) the applicant or licensee has been determined to be mentally incompetent for any
             424      reason by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
             425          (c) the applicant or licensee is unable to practice the occupation or profession with
             426      reasonable skill and safety because of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics,
             427      chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any other mental or physical
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     health, safety, or welfare.
             430          (3) Any licensee whose license under this chapter has been suspended, revoked, or
             431      restricted may apply for reinstatement of the license at reasonable intervals and upon
             432      compliance with any conditions imposed upon the licensee by statute, rule, or terms of the
             433      license suspension, revocation, or restriction.
             434          (4) The commission may issue cease and desist orders:
             435          (a) to a licensee or applicant who may be disciplined under Subsection (1) or (2); and
             436          (b) to any person who otherwise violates this chapter or any rules adopted under this
             437      title.
             438          (5) (a) The commission may impose an administrative fine for acts of unprofessional or
             439      unlawful conduct under this chapter.
             440          (b) An administrative fine under this Subsection (5) may not exceed $2,500 for each
             441      separate act of unprofessional or unlawful conduct.
             442          (c) The commission shall comply with Title 63, Chapter 46b, Administrative
             443      Procedures Act, in any action to impose an administrative fine under this chapter.
             444          (d) The imposition of a fine under this Subsection (5) does not affect any other action
             445      the commission or department may take concerning a license issued under this chapter.
             446          (6) (a) The commission may not take disciplinary action against any person for
             447      unlawful or unprofessional conduct under this title, unless the commission initiates an
             448      adjudicative proceeding regarding the conduct within four years after the conduct is reported to
             449      the commission, except under Subsection (6)(b).
             450          (b) The commission may not take disciplinary action against any person for unlawful
             451      or unprofessional conduct more than ten years after the occurrence of the conduct, unless the
             452      proceeding is in response to a civil or criminal judgment or settlement and the proceeding is
             453      initiated within one year following the judgment or settlement.
             454          (7) (a) Notwithstanding Title 63, Chapter 46b, Administrative Procedures Act, the
             455      following have the authority to immediately suspend the license of a licensee at such time and
             456      for such period that the following believes is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare
             457      of the licensee, another licensee, or the public:
             458          (i) the commission;
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         (iii) if a designated commission member is not present, the [director] secretary.
             461          (b) The commission shall establish by rule appropriate procedures to invoke the
             462      suspension and to provide a suspended licensee a right to a hearing before the commission with
             463      respect to the suspension within a reasonable time after the suspension.
             464          Section 7. Section 13-33-401 is amended to read:
             465           13-33-401. Jurisdiction of commission.
             466          (1) (a) The commission has and is vested with the sole direction, management, control,
             467      and jurisdiction over all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat to be conducted, held, or
             468      given within this state.
             469          (b) A contest or exhibition may not be conducted, held, or given within this state
             470      except in accordance with this chapter.
             471          (2) Any contest involving a form of unarmed self-defense must be conducted pursuant
             472      to rules for that form which are approved by the commission before the contest is conducted,
             473      held, or given.
             474          (3) (a) An area not less than six feet from the perimeter of the ring shall be reserved for
             475      the use of:
             476          (i) the designated commission member;
             477          (ii) other commission members in attendance;
             478          (iii) the [director] secretary;
             479          (iv) commission employees;
             480          (v) officials;
             481          (vi) licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and
             482          (vii) others granted credentials by the commission.
             483          (b) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or
             484      designated commission member to secure the area described in Subsection (3)(a).
             485          (4) The area described in Subsection (3), area in the dressing rooms, and other areas
             486      considered necessary by the designated commission member for the safety and welfare of a
             487      licensee and the public shall be reserved for the use of:
             488          (a) the designated commission member;
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         (d) commission employees;
             492          (e) officials;
             493          (f) licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and
             494          (g) others granted credentials by the commission.
             495          (5) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or
             496      designated commission member to secure the areas described in Subsections (3) and (4).
             497          (6) (a) The designated commission member may direct the removal from the contest
             498      venue and premises, of any individual whose actions:
             499          (i) are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or
             500          (ii) pose a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees, the commission, or the
             501      public.
             502          (b) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or
             503      designated commission member to effectuate a removal under Subsection (6)(a).
             504          Section 8. Section 13-33-403 is amended to read:
             505           13-33-403. Approval to hold contest or promotion -- Bond required.
             506          (1) An application to hold a contest or multiple contests as part of a single promotion
             507      shall be made by a licensed promoter to the commission on forms provided by the commission.
             508          (2) The application shall be accompanied by a contest fee determined by the
             509      department under Section 63-38-3.2 .
             510          (3) (a) The commission may approve or deny approval to hold a contest or promotion
             511      permitted under this chapter.
             512          (b) Provisional approval under Subsection (3)(a) shall be granted upon a determination
             513      by the commission that:
             514          (i) the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed;
             515          (ii) a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection (5) has been posted by the promoter
             516      of the contest or promotion; and
             517          (iii) the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules
             518      made under this chapter.
             519          (4) Final approval to hold a contest or promotion may not be granted unless the
             520      promoter provides to the commission not less than seven days before the day of the contest:
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     the contest for each contestant;
             523          (b) a copy of each contestant's federal identification card;
             524          (c) a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the
             525      contest;
             526          (d) a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest;
             527          (e) a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and
             528          (f) the name of the physician selected from among a list of S. [ licensed ] registered .S
             528a      and
             529      commission-approved ringside physicians who shall act as ringside physician for the contest.
             530          (5) An applicant shall post a surety bond or cashier's check with the commission in the
             531      greater of $10,000 or the amount of the purse, providing for forfeiture and disbursement of the
             532      proceeds if the applicant fails to comply with:
             533          (a) the requirements of this chapter; or
             534          (b) rules made under this chapter relating to the promotion or conduct of the contest or
             535      promotion.
             536          Section 9. Section 13-33-404 is amended to read:
             537           13-33-404. Rules for the conduct of contests.
             538          (1) The commission shall adopt rules in accordance with the provisions of Title 63,
             539      Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for the conduct of contests in the state.
             540          (2) The rules shall include authority for stopping contests, impounding purses with
             541      respect to contests when there is a question with respect to the contest, contestants, or any other
             542      licensee associated with the contest, and reasonable and necessary provisions to ensure that all
             543      obligations of a promoter with respect to any promotion or contest are paid in accordance with
             544      agreements made by the promoter.
             545          (3) (a) The commission may, in its discretion, exempt a contest and each contestant
             546      from the definition of unprofessional conduct found in Subsection 13-33-102 (27)(f) after:
             547          (i) a promoter requests the exemption; and
             548          (ii) the commission considers relevant factors, including:
             549          (A) the experience of the contestants;
             550          (B) the win and loss records of each contestant;
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     safely conduct the contest.
             554          (b) The commission's hearing of a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3)
             555      is an informal adjudicative proceeding under Section 63-46b-4 .
             556          (c) The commission's decision to grant or deny a request for an exemption under this
             557      Subsection (3) is not subject to agency review under Section 63-46b-12 .
             558          Section 10. Section 13-33-406 is enacted to read:
             559          13-33-406. Contests.
             560          (1) Except as provided in Section 13-33-508 , a licensee may not participate in:
             561          (a) a boxing contest as a contestant if that person has participated in another boxing
             562      contest as a contestant within 30 days before the proposed boxing contest; or
             563          (b) an ultimate fighting contest as a contestant if that person has participated in another
             564      ultimate fighting contest as a contestant within S. [ three ] six .S days before the proposed
             564a      ultimate fighting
             565      contest.
             566          (2) Subsection (1) applies regardless of where the previous boxing contest occurred.
             567           S. [ (3) There is no mandatory eight-count rule. ]
             568           [ (4) ] (3) .S During the period of time beginning 60 minutes before the beginning of a
             568a      contest,
             569      the promoter shall demonstrate the promoter's compliance with the commission's security
             570      requirements to all commission members present at the contest.
             571           S. [ (5) ] (4) .S A venue at which a contest is to be held that has the capacity to host more
             571a      than
             572      5,000 people need not have S. commission .S licensed security guards to provide security at a
             572a      contest.
             573           S. [ (6) ] (5) .S The commission shall establish fees in accordance with Section 63-38-3.2
             573a      to be
             574      paid by a promoter for the conduct of each contest or event composed of multiple contests
             575      conducted under this chapter.
             576          Section 11. Section 13-33-504 is amended to read:
             577           13-33-504. Withholding of purse.
             578          (1) The commission, the [director] secretary, or any other agent authorized by the
             579      commission may order a promoter to withhold any part of a purse or other money belonging or
             580      payable to any contestant, manager, or second if, in the judgment of the commission, [director]
             581      secretary, or other agent:
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     this chapter; or
             585          (b) the manager or second violates any rules adopted by the commission or any of the
             586      provisions of this chapter.
             587          (2) This section does not apply to any contestant in a wrestling exhibition who appears
             588      not to be competing honestly or to the best of his skill and ability.
             589          (3) Upon the withholding of any part of a purse or other money pursuant to this section,
             590      the commission shall immediately schedule a hearing on the matter, provide adequate notice to
             591      all interested parties, and dispose of the matter as promptly as possible.
             592          (4) If it is determined that a contestant, manager, or second is not entitled to any part of
             593      his share of the purse or other money, the promoter shall pay the money over to the
             594      commission.
             595          Section 12. Section 13-33-508 is amended to read:
             596           13-33-508. Elimination boxing contests -- Conduct of contests -- Applicability of
             597      provisions -- Limitations on license -- Duration of contests -- Equipment -- Limitations on
             598      contests.
             599          (1) An elimination boxing contest shall be conducted under the supervision and
             600      authority of the commission.
             601          (2) Except as otherwise provided in this section and except as otherwise provided by
             602      specific statute, the provisions of this chapter pertaining to boxing apply to an elimination
             603      boxing contest.
             604          (3) (a) All contests in an elimination boxing contest shall be no more than three rounds
             605      in duration.
             606          (b) A round of unarmed combat in an elimination boxing contest shall be no more than
             607      one minute in duration.
             608          (c) A period of rest following a round shall be no more than one minute in duration.
             609          (4) A contestant:
             610          (a) shall wear gloves that weigh 16 ounces; and
             611          (b) shall wear headgear approved by the commission, the designated commission
             612      member, or the [director] secretary if a designated commission member is not present.
             613          (5) A contestant may participate in more than one contest, but may not box more than a
             614      total of seven rounds in the entire tournament.


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