1. (1) In accordance with Section 9-23-301, a license is required for a person to act as or represent that they are a:

   1. (a) promoter;
   2. (b) timekeeper;
   3. (c) manager;
   4. (d) contestant;
   5. (e) second;
   6. (f) matchmaker;
   7. (g) referee; or
   8. (h) judge.

2. (2) A licensed amateur contestant may not:

   1. (a) compete against a professional unarmed combat contestant;
   2. (b) receive a purse, or a percentage of ticket sales; or
   3. (c) other remuneration, other than for reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses and per diem, consistent with IRS guidelines.
3. (3) A licensed manager or contestant may not act as a referee or judge for any event or contestant affiliated with a gym or training facility they have been involved with during the past 12 months.
4. (4) A promoter may not hold a license as a referee, judge, second or contestant.

KEY: licensing, boxing, unarmed combat, White-collar contests

Date of Last Change: February 20, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 9-23-101 et seq.