Utah Code 9-23-307. Approval to hold contest or promotion — Bond required
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(1) An application to hold a contest or multiple contests as part of a single promotion shall be made by a licensed promoter to the commission on forms provided by the commission.
Terms Used In Utah Code 9-23-307
- Commission: means the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission created by this chapter. See Utah Code 9-23-101
- Contest: means a live match, performance, or exhibition involving two or more persons engaged in unarmed combat. See Utah Code 9-23-101
- Contestant: means an individual who participates in a contest. See Utah Code 9-23-101
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Promoter: means a person who engages in producing or staging contests and promotions. See Utah Code 9-23-101
- Promotion: means a single contest or a combination of contests that:(15)(a) occur during the same time and at the same location; and(15)(b) is produced or staged by a promoter. See Utah Code 9-23-101
- Purse: means any money, prize, remuneration, or any other valuable consideration a contestant receives or may receive for participation in a contest. See Utah Code 9-23-101
(2) The application shall be accompanied by a contest fee determined by the commission under Section 63J-1-505.(3)(3)(a) The commission may approve or deny approval to hold a contest or promotion permitted under this chapter.(3)(b) Provisional approval under Subsection (3)(a) shall be granted upon a determination by the commission that:(3)(b)(i) the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed;(3)(b)(ii) a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection (6) has been posted by the promoter of the contest or promotion; and(3)(b)(iii) the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.(4)(4)(a) Final approval to hold a contest or promotion may not be granted unless the commission receives, not less than seven days before the day of the contest with 10 or more rounds:(4)(a)(i) proof of a negative HIV test performed not more than 180 days before the day of the contest for each contestant;(4)(a)(ii) a copy of each contestant’s federal identification card;(4)(a)(iii) a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the contest;(4)(a)(iv) a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest;(4)(a)(v) a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and(4)(a)(vi) the name of the physician selected from among a list of registered and commission-approved ringside physicians who shall act as ringside physician for the contest.(4)(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), the commission may approve a contest or promotion if the requirements under Subsection (4)(a) are not met because of unforeseen circumstances beyond the promoter’s control.(5) Final approval for a contest under 10 rounds in duration may be granted as determined by the commission after receiving the materials identified in Subsection (4) at a time determined by the commission.(6) An applicant shall post a surety bond or cashier’s check with the commission in the greater of $10,000 or the amount of the purse, providing for forfeiture and disbursement of the proceeds if the applicant fails to comply with:(6)(a) the requirements of this chapter; or(6)(b) rules made under this chapter relating to the promotion or conduct of the contest or promotion.