Rule 85-5-.09. Championship Bouts

Rule 85-5-.09. Championship Bouts

1. (1) Functions of Commission.

   1. (a) The Commission shall have and exercise sole discretion, management, control, and supervision over all professional bare-knuckle boxing matches in the state of Georgia.
   2. (b) The Commission shall enforce such rules and regulations as shall be necessary or proper for the holding of professional bare-knuckle boxing matches in the state of Georgia.
   3. (c) It is within the Commission's power and authority to prescribe and enforce penalties for any violations of these rules or the statute governing the regulation of professional bare-knuckle boxing in the state of Georgia, subject to judicial review.

2. (2) Investigations, Hearings, and Subpoena Power.

   1. (a) The Commission or any agent designated by it may make investigations and the Commission may hold hearings and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses.
   2. (b) The Commission may order the production of books, papers or records for any hearing.
   3. (c) When a hearing takes place, the Commission may administer oaths to and examine any witness for the purpose of examining the question for which the hearing has been called.
   4. (d) Unless otherwise controlled by law or these rules, if the Commission finds a violation of its rules or the statute governing the regulation of professional bare-knuckle boxing in this state has occurred, the Commission may impose a disciplinary fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $25,000.00 for the first offense and not less than $750.00 nor more than $75,000.00 for any subsequent offense. In addition to any fine, the Commission may suspend or revoke any license.
   5. (e) Within thirty days after the imposition of a fine and/or suspension or revocation by the Commission, a licensee is entitled to judicial review, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-13-19.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-4B-4, 43-4B-7, 43-4B-11, 43-4B-12, 43-4B-13, 43-4B-14, 43-4B-18.1, 43-4B-19, 43-4B-20.

History. Original Rule entitled "Championship Bouts" adopted. F. May 20, 2024; eff. June 9, 2024.