Jurisdiction of commission.

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  • (1)
    • (a) The commission has the sole authority concerning direction, management, control, and jurisdiction over all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat to be conducted, held, or given within this state.
    • (b) A contest or exhibition may not be conducted, held, or given within this state except in accordance with this chapter.
  • (2) Any contest involving a form of unarmed self-defense must be conducted pursuant to rules for that form which are approved by the commission before the contest is conducted, held, or given.
  • (3)
    • (a) An area not less than six feet from the perimeter of the ring shall be reserved for the use of:
      • (i) the designated commission member;
      • (ii) other commission members in attendance;
      • (iii) the director;
      • (iv) commission employees;
      • (v) officials;
      • (vi) licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and
      • (vii) others granted credentials by the commission.
    • (b) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the area described in Subsection (3)(a).
  • (4) The area described in Subsection (3), the area in the dressing rooms, and other areas considered necessary by the designated commission member for the safety and welfare of a licensee and the public shall be reserved for the use of:
    • (a) the designated commission member;
    • (b) other commission members in attendance;
    • (c) the director;
    • (d) commission employees;
    • (e) officials;
    • (f) licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and
    • (g) others granted credentials by the commission.
  • (5) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the areas described in Subsections (3) and (4).
  • (6)
    • (a) The designated commission member may direct the removal from the contest venue and premises, of any individual whose actions:
      • (i) are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or
      • (ii) pose a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees, the commission, or the public, as determined by the designated commission member.
    • (b) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to effectuate a removal under Subsection (6)(a).




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