(a) The commissioner may adopt rules that include standards for the physical examination and condition of combatants and referees.
(b) The commissioner may adopt other rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the conduct of all combative sport contests and their manner, supervision, time, and place.
(c) The commissioner must adopt unified rules for mixed martial arts contests.
(d) The commissioner may adopt the rules of the Association of Boxing Commissions, with amendments.
(e) The Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, as promulgated by the Association of Boxing Commissions and amended August 2, 2016, are incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter except as qualified by this chapter and Minnesota Rules, chapter 2202. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and the Unified Rules, this chapter must govern.
History:2006 c 282 art 11 s 17; 2007 c 135 art 3 s 32; 2008 c 300 s 23; 2008 c 370 s 13; 2012 c 278 art 3 s 9; 2017 c 68 art 2 s 1; 2018 c 182 art 1 s 94