§ 63C-11-307. Approval to hold contest or promotion -- Bond required.

(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.

(2) The application shall be accompanied by a contest fee determined by the commission under Section 63J-1-505.

(3)

(a) The commission may approve or deny approval to hold a contest or promotion permitted under this chapter.

(b) Provisional approval under Subsection (3)(a) shall be granted upon a determination by the commission that:

(i) the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed;

(ii) a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection (6) has been posted by the promoter of the contest or promotion; and

(iii) the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.

(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:

(i) proof of a negative HIV test performed not more than 180 days before the day of the contest for each contestant;

(ii) a copy of each contestant's federal identification card;

(iii) a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the contest;

(iv) a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest;

(v) a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and

(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.

(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:

(a) the requirements of this chapter; or

(b) rules made under this chapter relating to the promotion or conduct of the contest or promotion.

Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 369, 2009 General Session