1. A. The Commission shall have the power to:

   1. 1. Promulgate rules and issue orders necessary to carry out the purposes of the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Licensing Act, and enforce the provisions of said act and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto;
   2. 2. Assume jurisdiction over all matters relating to the licensing of professional boxers, trainers, managers, corner persons, booking agents, matchmakers, promoters, referees, judges, timekeepers, vendors, physicians, announcers, clubs, and corporations associated with a professional boxing contest, or professional exhibition related thereto;
   3. 3. Set license and permit fees pursuant to the requirements of the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Licensing Act;
   4. 4. Conduct investigations into the qualifications of applicants for licensure and registration;
   5. 5. Conduct investigations and proceedings for alleged violations of the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Licensing Act and order or subpoena the attendance of witnesses, the inspection of records and premises, and the production of relevant books and papers necessary to such investigations and proceedings;
   6. 6. Develop and administer examinations for applicants for licenses and permits; and
   7. 7. Make such expenditures as may be necessary in the performance of its duties.
2. B. Any rule promulgated, order made, or action taken prior to July 1, 1999, by the Commissioner of Labor or the Department of Labor pursuant to the provisions of, or rules issued pursuant to, the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Licensing Act shall be considered valid and in effect unless amended, repealed, or rescinded by the Commission.
3. C. Any valid license, permit, certificate, or registration issued prior to July 1, 1999, by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant to the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Licensing Act, or rules promulgated pursuant thereto, shall remain valid and in effect until it expires pursuant to law or unless suspended or revoked by the Commission. Any application for a license, permit, certificate, or registration which is pending on June 30, 1999, is hereby transferred to the Commission.
4. D. All personnel, powers, duties, responsibilities, fund balances, encumbrances, obligations, and property, which shall include records, furniture, and equipment of the Department of Labor relating to the regulation of boxing, are hereby transferred to the Oklahoma Professional Boxing Commission.

Laws 1999, SB 600, c. 210, § 4, emerg. eff. July 1, 1999.