1. (1) A matchmaker shall request approval from the department for each contest for martial arts events.

2. (2) The department may approve the contest if the following information about each participant is similar and the department does not have undue concern for the safety and welfare of either participants proposed for a contest:

   1. (a) Participants record;
   2. (b) Participants experience;
   3. (c) Participants skill; and
   4. (d) Physical condition.
3. (3) The department shall notify the matchmaker and promoter when a contest is approved by giving preliminary approval to the matchmaker and by approving the advance notice submitted by the promoter.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.023, 67.08.015, and 67.08.017. WSR 13-21-149, § 36-14-1064, filed 10/23/13, effective 12/1/13.]