Wyo. Code R. 046-0001-7
Mixed Martial Arts, Board of
Chapter 7: Requirements for Promoters
Effective Date: 03/28/2013 to 06/15/2018
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 046.0001.7.03282013
(a) Promoters shall apply for a license by submitting an application and annual fee of $100.00 in the manner approved by the Board and must be licensed prior to the approval of a permit for any authorized event. As part of the application, the applicant must report any of the events listed in Section 9(a)(i) through (iv) of this Chapter. A promoter license must be renewed annually. Each license is valid for one calendar year from the date of issuance. (b) The license is only valid as long as the surety bond associated with it is valid. (c) Promoters shall also apply for an event permit. The fee for an event permit is $300.00 per event. (d) Promoters are responsible for ensuring that all contestants are licensed, all seconds are registered, all officials have a certificate and all applicable fees and compensation (including fees and compensation to officials and physicians/physician support) are paid. (e) The promoter shall show on his application that his club, organization, or corporation has been in existence not less than 30 days prior to the application.
(a) A person who applies for a promoter license must be at least eighteen years of age. The Board may deny a promoter a license for any of the events listed in Section 9(a)(i) through (iv) of this Chapter.
(a) Event permit application and fee.
(i) A completed permit application and appropriate fee must be submitted to the Board at least 30 days prior to the event.
(ii) The Board may approve an event permit less than 30 days on a case-by-case basis.
(iii) Event permits may not be granted to promoters who owe any fees or compensation from previous events.
(iv) Any change to a previously approved event permit will require a new event permit application and fee which must be submitted as expeditiously as possible.
(v) Event permit applications filed in excess of 150 days in advance of the event require Board approval.
(b) A promoter may not promote, advertise, or sell tickets for an event until they are licensed and appropriate permits have been granted.
(c) Limitations and expectations on event permits.
(i) There are no limitations on the number of event permits allowed. However, the Board may deny an event permit where the following conditions exist:
(A) Back-to-back events;
(B) Same-day events;
(C) Inadequate officials to properly regulate the event;
(D) Failure of a promoter or any person connected with the event to comply with any statute or rule;
(E) A bout listed on the event permit application fails to meet the requirements of Chapter 3;
(F) Inadequate or unsafe location, site, or arena selection; or
(G) For other reasons which may not be in the best interest of the sport, the contestants, spectators, or the officials.
(ii) Promoters are expected to comply with the following:
(A) Fulfill all obligations of the permit. Any promoter who cancels an event after a permit is granted may be subject to disciplinary action and future permits may be denied.
(B) By completing the permit, promoters agree to pay in guaranteed funds all official fees and compensation established by the Board within the timeframes established by the Board.
(C) No weigh-in will begin without all fees being paid in full for the event permit, inspector, officials, and judges. The weigh-in cannot be rescheduled and the event will be canceled.
(d) Minimum Requirements of Bouts.
(i) Promoters shall not schedule less than seven bouts nor more than twelve bouts for any one event. A standby bout shall be provided in the event an arranged bout is unable to proceed and it is necessary to put on another bout in order to meet the minimum requirements. Any exception to the number of bouts require approval of the Board.
(e) Event Fee.
(i) The promoter shall pay the appropriate event fee as established by W.S. § 33-48-107(a)(ii). The event fee must be paid to the Board within 72 hours of completion of the event. The fee is 5% of the total gross receipts from the sale of tickets for admission and admission fees.
(a) Promoters shall either submit proof of a $10,000 surety bond or submit a certified check in the amount of $10,000 to the Board pursuant to W.S. § 33-48-106.
(i) All bonds must be current and list the Board as the obligee.
(ii) Bonds and certified checks must be verified and approved by the Board.
(iii) Failure to comply may result in the cancellation of the event and disciplinary action.
(a) Promoters are responsible for ensuring that an announcement is made prior to the start of the main event which includes a statement that the event is regulated by the Board.
(b) Other announcements must be limited to those pertaining to present and future permitted bouts when specifically authorized by the Board or inspector.
Section 6. Substitution Announcements. Promoters are required to publicly announce all substitutions for contestants advertised for bouts as soon as the substitutions are known. Prior to the announcement of a substitution, the substitute contestant must be approved by Board or the inspector. If the substitute appears for the bout and is not used for any reason other than his medical disqualification, the substitute shall be reimbursed by the promoter a minimum of $100.00 for training expenses and transportation. Failing to announce substitutions may result in disciplinary action.
Section 7. Delay of Bouts. Promoters are responsible for having contestants ready to enter the ring or cage immediately after the conclusion of the preceding bout. Any promoter causing a delay of more than five minutes may be subject to disciplinary action.
(a) Address and Name Changes
(i) Promoters shall inform the Board of any name, address, telephone, or email change within 30 days of the change. The Board will not change a promoter's information without explicit written notification in a manner prescribed by the Board.
(ii) One of the following forms of documentation is needed to change a name or correct a social security number:
(A) Marriage license;
(B) Divorce decree;
(C) Court order; or
(D) A driver's license or social security card with a second form of identification may be acceptable at the discretion of the Board.
(a) Promoters shall notify the Board within 45 days of any of the following events:
(i) A felony conviction under the laws of any state or of the United States. A guilty verdict, a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) accepted by the court is considered a conviction;
(ii) A disciplinary action imposed by another jurisdiction that licenses promoters, including, but not limited to, a citation, sanction, probation, civil penalty, or a denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of a license whether it is imposed by consent decree, settlement, order, or other decision, for any cause other than failure to pay a license fee by the due date;
(iii) Revocation or suspension by another state athletic board, municipality, federal, or state agency or any association who oversees kickboxing or MMA;
(iv) Any judgment, award, or settlement of a civil action or arbitration in which there was a final judgment or settlement against the licensee.
(v) Promoters, if they have knowledge, shall also report any of the above mentioned events [(a)(i) through (a)(iv)] for contestants.
(b) The notice to the Board shall include the following information:
(i) If the event is an action by a governmental agency (as described above), the name of the agency, its jurisdiction, the case name, and the docket, proceeding or case number by which the event is designated, and a copy of the consent decree, order or decision;
(ii) If the event is a felony conviction, the court, its jurisdiction, the case name, the case number, a description of the matter or a copy of the indictment or charges, and any plea or verdict entered by the court. The licensee shall also provide to the Board a copy of the imposition of sentence related to the felony conviction and the completion of all terms of the sentence within 45 days of such action;
(iii) If the event concerns a civil action or arbitration proceeding, the court or arbiter, the jurisdiction, the case name, the case number, a description of the matter or a copy of the complaint, and a copy of the verdict, the court or arbitration decision, or, if settled, the settlement agreement and court's order of dismissal.
(c) The licensee identified in the notice may submit a written statement with the notice to be included with the licensee's records.
(d) Any licensee may be subject to disciplinary action for any felony conviction, any license discipline in another jurisdiction or by other authority, or civil liability that adversely relates to the integrity of mixed martial arts activity or competition.
Section 10. Disciplinary Action. Any licensed promoter who fails to report or otherwise violates, or aids or assists in the violation of, any provision of these rules (Chapters 1 through 13), may be subject to disciplinary action.