§ 143-652.1. Regulation of boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and toughman events. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 143‑652.1.  Regulationof boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and toughman events.

The Alcohol Law EnforcementDivision of the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety shall regulatelive boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts matches, whether professional,amateur, or sanctioned amateur, or toughman events, in which admission ischarged for viewing, or the contestants compete for a purse or prize of valuegreater than twenty‑five dollars ($25.00). The Division shall have theexclusive authority to approve and issue rules for the regulation of theconduct, promotion, and performances of live boxing, kickboxing, and mixedmartial arts matches and exhibitions, whether professional, amateur, orsanctioned amateur, and toughman events in this State. The rules shall beissued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes andmay include, without limitation, the following subjects:

(1)        Requirements forissuance of licenses and permits required by this Article.

(2)        Regulation of ticketsales.

(3)        Physicalrequirements for contestants, including classification by weight and skill.

(4)        Supervision ofmatches and exhibitions by licensed physicians and referees.

(5)        Insurance andbonding requirements.

(6)        Compensation ofparticipants and licensees.

(7)        Contracts andfinancial arrangements.

(8)        Prohibition ofdishonest, unethical, and injurious practices.

(9)        Facilities.

(10)      Approval ofsanctioning amateur sports organizations.

(11)      Procedures andrequirements for compliance with the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996. (2004‑124, s. 18.2(d);2007‑490, s. 2.)