Authority: IC 4-33-22-12

Affected: IC 4-33-22

Sec. 8. (a) An individual who seeks to act as a matchmaker for an event must first:

1. (1) obtain a license as a matchmaker under IC 4-33-22 and this article; or
2. (2) have a valid promoter's license, issued by the executive director or the executive director's designee.

(b) If a licensed promoter wishes to act as a matchmaker for an event in which the individual is not the promoter of record, the individual must still obtain a license as a matchmaker.

(c) An applicant for a matchmaker's license must submit the following:

1. (1) The completed matchmaker application form.
2. (2) A clear photocopy of a current government issued photographic identification card that affirms that the applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
3. (3) One (1) digital photograph of the applicant that shows head and shoulders only, without a hat, and in a natural pose.
4. (4) The required application fee under this rule.

(d) An individual licensed as a matchmaker in a state, country, or tribal nation is prohibited from obtaining a license as an official.

(e) An individual who is licensed as a matchmaker under IC 4-33-22 and this article may not:

1. (1) be the manager of a fighter for a bout in which that manager is also the matchmaker of record; or
2. (2) serve as a corner man for a fighter at an event for which the individual is the matchmaker of record.

(Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-3-8; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926-IR-068110385FRA; readopted filed Sep 19, 2018, 4:09 p.m.: 20181017-IR-068180283RFA; readopted filed Oct 1, 2024, 9:32 a.m.: 20241030-IR- 068230797RFA)