DAR File No. 31028

Sports Authority (Utah), Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission

R859-1

Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission Act Rule

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 31028
Filed: 02/27/2008, 05:05
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The commission has received requests from constituents to provide additional guidance for "white-collar contests" to reduce the risk of contestant injury.

Summary of the rule or change:

This amendment requires contestants in "white-collar contests" to be at least 21 years old, be of the same gender, and not weigh more than (15) fifteen percent more than their opponent.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Title 63C, Chapter 11

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

None--There are no funds collected by the commission to license or sanction "white-collar contests".

local governments:

None--The costs to local governments to issue business licenses and enforce existing conditional use permits for training facilities remains the same.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

None--The commission does not charge fees for sanctioning or licensing "white-collar contests".

Compliance costs for affected persons:

None--The commission does not charge fees for sanctioning or licensing "white-collar contests".

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The establishment of age, weight, and gender requirements for contestants is an issue of competitive fairness and safety. Ensuring fair competition is not anticipated to impose a negative fiscal impact on either competitors or promoters. Alan Dayton, Chair, Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission (PSUAC)

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Sports Authority (Utah)
Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission
324 S STATE ST
STE 500
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Bill Colbert at the above address, by phone at 801-538-8876, by FAX at 801-538-8888, or by Internet E-mail at bcolbert@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

04/14/2008

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

3/21/2008 at 1:00 PM, PSUAC, 324 S State ST, STE 500, Salt Lake City, UT

This rule may become effective on:

05/01/2008

Authorized by:

Bill Colbert, Secretary, PSUAC

R859. Sports Authority (Utah), Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission.

R859-1. Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission Act Rule.

R859-1-102. Definitions.

In addition to the definitions in Title 63C, Chapter 11, the following definitions are adopted for the purpose of this Rule:

(1) "Boxing" means the sport of attack and defense using the fist, covered by an approved boxing glove.

(2) "Designated Commission member" means a member of the Commission designated as supervisor for a contest and responsible for the conduct of a contest, as assisted by other Commission members, Commission personnel, and others, as necessary and requested by the designated Commission member.

(3) "Drug" means a controlled substance, as defined in Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act, or alcohol.

(4) "Elimination Tournament" means a contest involving unarmed combat in which contestants compete in a series of matches until not more than one contestant remains in any weight category.

(5) "Mandatory count of eight" means a required count of eight that is given by the referee of a boxing contest to a contestant who has been knocked down.

(6) "Unprofessional conduct" is as defined in Subsection 63C-11-302(25), and is defined further to include the following:

(a) as a promoter, failing to promptly inform the Commission of all matters relating to the contest;

(b) as a promoter, substituting a contestant in the 24 hours immediately preceding the scheduled contest without approval of the Commission;

(c) violating the rules for conduct of contests;

(d) testing positive for drugs or alcohol in a random body fluid screen before or after participation in any contest;

(e) testing positive for HIV;

(f) failing or refusing to comply with a valid order of the Commission or a representative of the Commission; and

(g) for a promoter and a contestant, entering into a secret contract that contradicts the terms of the contract(s) filed with the Commission.

(h) A "training facility" is a location where ongoing, scheduled training of unarmed combat contestants is held.

 

R859-1-202. Scope and Organization.

Pursuant to Title 63C, Chapter 11, general provisions codified in Sections R859-1-101 through R859-1-512 apply to all contests or exhibitions of "unarmed combat," as that term is defined in Subsection 63C-11-302(23). The provisions of Sections R859-1-601 through R859-1-623 shall apply only to contests of boxing, as defined in Subsection R859-1-102(1). The provisions of Sections R859-1-701 through R859-1-702 shall apply only to elimination tournaments, as defined in R859-1-102(4). The provisions of Section R859-1-801 shall apply only to martial arts contest and exhibitions. The provisions of Section 859-1-901 shall apply only to "White-Collar Contests". The provisions of Sections R859-1-[9]1001 through R859-1-[9]1004 shall apply only to grants for amateur boxing.

 

R859-1-901. "White-Collar Contests".

Pursuant to Section 63C-11-302 (26), the Commission adopts the following rules for "White-Collar Contests":

(1) Contestants shall be at least 21 years old on the day of the contest.

(2) Competing contestants shall be of the same gender.

(3) The heaviest contestant's weight shall be no greater than 15 percent more than their opponent.

 

R859-1-[9]1001. Authority - Purpose.

These rules are adopted to enable the Commission to implement the provisions of Section 63C-11-311 to facilitate the distribution of General Fund monies to Organizations Which Promote Amateur Boxing in the State.

 

R859-1-[9]1002. Definitions.

Pursuant to Section 63C-11-311, the Commission adopts the following definitions:

(1) For purposes of Subsection 63C-11-311, "amateur boxing" means a live boxing contest conducted in accordance with the standards and regulations of USA Boxing, Inc., and in which the contestants participate for a non-cash purse.

(2) "Applicant" means an Organization Which Promotes Amateur Boxing in the State as defined in this section.

(3) "Grant" means the Commission's distribution of monies as authorized under Section 63C-11-311(3).

(4) "Organization Which Promotes Amateur Boxing in the State" means an amateur boxing club located within the state, registered with USA Boxing Incorporated.

(5) "State Fiscal Year" means the annual financial reporting period of the State of Utah, beginning July 1 and ending June 30.

 

R859-1-[9]1003. Qualifications for Applications for Grants for Amateur Boxing.

(1) In accordance with Section 63C-11-311, each applicant for a grant shall:

(a) submit an application in a form prescribed by the Commission;

(b) provide documentation that the applicant is an "organization which promotes amateur boxing in the State";

(c) Upon request from the Commission, document the following:

(i) the financial need for the grant;

(ii) how the funds requested will be used to promote amateur boxing; and

(iii) receipts for expenditures for which the applicant requests reimbursement.

(2) Reimbursable Expenditures - The applicant may request reimbursement for the following types of eligible expenditures:

(a) costs of travel, including meals, lodging and transportation associated with participation in an amateur boxing contest for coaches and contestants;

(b) Maintenance costs; and

(c) Equipment costs.

(3) Eligible Expenditures - In order for an expenditure to be eligible for reimbursement, an applicant must:

(a) submit documentation supporting such expenditure to the Commission showing that the expense was incurred during the State Fiscal Year at issue; and

(b) submit such documentation no later than June 30 of the current State Fiscal Year at issue.

(4) the Commission will review applicants and make a determination as to which one(s) will best promote amateur boxing in the State of Utah.

 

R859-1-[9]1004. Criteria for Awarding Grants.

The Commission may consider any of the following criteria in determining whether to award a grant:

(1) whether any funds have been collected for purposes of amateur boxing grants under Section 63C-11-311;

(2) the applicant's past participation in amateur boxing contests;

(3) the scope of the applicant's current involvement in amateur boxing;

(4) demonstrated need for the funding; or

(5) the involvement of adolescents including rural and minority groups in the applicant's amateur boxing program.

 

KEY: licensing, boxing, unarmed combat[contests], white-collar contests

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [November 8, 2006]2008

Notice of Continuation: May 10, 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63C-11-101 et seq.