Before issuing any license or sanctioning permit, the Department shall consider the following in order of importance:

1. 1. The preservation of the safety and health of the participants;
2. 2. The best interest and welfare of the public; and
3. 3. The best interest of professional boxing in general.

Laws 1994, SB 1196, c. 240, § 11, eff. September 1, 1994.