90A.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Boxer registry” means an entity certified by the association of boxing commissions for the purpose of maintaining records and identification of boxers. 2. “Commissioner” means the state commissioner of athletics, who is also the labor commissioner appointed pursuant to section 91.2, or […]
90A.10 Grants — appropriation. 1. Moneys collected pursuant to section 90A.9 from a professional boxing event are appropriated to the department of workforce development and shall be used by the commissioner to award grants to organizations that promote amateur boxing matches in this state. All other moneys collected by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter […]
90A.11 License penalties — cease and desist order. 1. A person who acts as a promoter without first obtaining a license commits a serious misdemeanor and shall be liable to the state for the taxes and penalties pursuant to section 90A.9. 2. a. Notwithstanding the procedural requirements of chapter 17A, the commissioner may issue an […]
90A.12 Age requirement for amateur boxing and mixed martial arts contestants. 1. A person shall not participate as a contestant in an organized amateur boxing contest unless each contestant participating in the contest meets the age requirements of USA boxing incorporated, or its successor organization. A birth certificate, or similar document validating the contestant’s date […]
90A.2 License. 1. A person shall not act as a promoter of a professional boxing or wrestling match or a mixed martial arts match without first obtaining a license from the commissioner. This subsection shall not apply to a person distributing a closed-circuit, pay-per-view, or similarly distributed signal to a person acting as a promoter […]
90A.3 Professional boxer registration. 1. Each professional boxer residing in Iowa shall register with the commissioner. The registration application shall be in the form prescribed by the commissioner and shall be accompanied by the fee established by rule by the commissioner. The information required by the commissioner shall include, but is not limited to, the […]
90A.4 Promoter responsibility. A promoter shall be responsible for the conduct of all officials and participants at a match or event covered by this chapter. The commissioner may reprimand, suspend, deny, or revoke the participation of any promoter, official, or participant for violations of rules adopted by the commissioner. Rulings or decisions of a promoter […]
90A.5 Emergency suspensions. 1. Notwithstanding the procedural requirements of chapter 17A, the commissioner may orally suspend a license, registration, or participation immediately if the commissioner determines that any of the following have occurred: a. A license or registration was fraudulently or deceptively obtained. b. The holder of a license or registration fails at any time […]
90A.6 Suspensions, denials, and revocations. 1. The commissioner may suspend, deny, revoke, annul, or withdraw a license, registration, or authority to participate in a professional boxing or wrestling match or mixed martial arts match if any of the following occur: a. Any of the reasons enumerated in section 90A.5. b. Failure to pay fees or […]
90A.7 Rules. 1. The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 17A, that the commissioner determines are reasonably necessary to administer and enforce this chapter. 2. The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing an event fee to cover the costs of the administration of this chapter. 3. The commissioner may adopt the rules of a recognized […]
90A.8 Required conditions for boxing matches. 1. A boxing match shall be not more than fifteen rounds in length and the contestants shall wear gloves weighing at least eight ounces during such contests. The commissioner may adopt rules requiring more stringent procedures for specific types of boxing. 2. A contestant shall not take part in […]
90A.9 Written report filed — tax due — penalty. 1. The promoter of a professional boxing or wrestling match or event or a mixed martial arts match shall, within twenty days after the match or event, furnish to the commissioner a written report stating the number of tickets sold, the gross amount of admission proceeds […]
