Wyo. Code R. 046-0001-8
Mixed Martial Arts, Board of
Chapter 8: Guidelines for Contract, Financial Arrangements and Reporting Fraud
Effective Date: 11/13/2012 to 03/13/2013
Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 046.0001.8.11132012
Emergency Rules are no longer in effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State
Section 1. Contract Between the Promoters and the Participant-Writing Required. No professional bout will be approved without a contract between the promoter and the participant. The contracts must contain a minimum of the following:
(a) Name and signature of promoter or an authorized designee of the promoter. (b) Name and signature of participant. (c) Name of the opponent. (d) Type of Bout. (e) Date and start time of the event. (f) Date and start time of weigh in. (g) Location of event and weigh in. (h) Number of rounds in the bout. (i) Time limit of each round. (j) Maximum and minimum weight allowable. (k) Purse amount (Includes show and win money and ticket amount given). (l) Statement that participant will be present and on time to the weigh in and the event.
(m) Statement that the purse may be held by the Board for violations.
(n) Any deducted fees must be listed (this does not include Board permit or license fees).
(o) Statement that indicates the participant will be paid by the promoter immediately following the event.
(p) Statement that indicates a substitute participant will be paid by the promoter if they do not engage in a bout.
(q) Statement whereby the participant acknowledges the inherent risk of engaging in the sport and the participant waives any and all claims that they or their heirs may have against the Wyoming State Board of Mixed Martial Arts, its Board members, its officials, and the State of Wyoming as a result of participating in the bout or event. The Wyoming State Board of Mixed Martial Arts, its Board members, and the State of Wyoming do not waive their sovereign immunity and specifically retains all defenses and immunity available to them as sovereigns pursuant to W.S. §§ 1-39-101, et seq.
Section 2. Maximum Effort. A participant shall not be fully paid a fee who does not complete the terms of the contract or does not compete in good faith or perform with maximum effort during the bout as determined by the Board.
Section 3. Violation of Contract. Violation of the terms of a contract by any party may be grounds for disciplinary action.
(a) If any person has reason to believe that fraud has occurred, such person may report the issue to the Board in writing within 10 days.
(b) Any licensee who fails to report to the Board any violation of the law or rule may be subject to disciplinary action.
(c) If a licensee is approached with a request or suggestion that an event not be conducted honestly, that licensee must immediately report the matter to the Board. Failure to do so may be subject to disciplinary action.
(d) Any licensee, who directly or indirectly holds, participates in, aids or abets any sham or fake contest or match, or otherwise violates or aids or assists in the violation of any provision of this chapter, may be subject to disciplinary action.