9. a. Promoters licensed pursuant to P.L.1985, c.83 (C. 5:2A-1 et seq.) shall carry medical insurance covering all extreme wrestlers, professional boxers, kick boxers or combative sports participants whom they promote.

b. The cost of the insurance required pursuant to this section shall be borne by the promoter.

c. The promoter shall obtain medical insurance coverage in an amount to be determined by the commissioner, which amount shall cover the expenses for the treatment of any injuries the extreme wrestler, boxer, kick boxer or combative sports participant may suffer as a result of an extreme wrestling, professional boxing, kick boxing or combative sports exhibition, event, performance or contest.

d. The insurance coverage required under this act shall extend for at least six months from the date of the bout.

e. No extreme wrestling, professional boxing, kick boxing or combative sports exhibition, event, performance or contest shall be approved in this State unless the promoter is in full compliance with the requirements of this section concerning medical insurance coverage.

L.1988,c.20,s.9; amended 2000, c.124, s.13.