§521. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW).] 1. Authority. “Authority” means the Combat Sports Authority of Maine created under section 522. [PL 2011, c. 305, §2 (AMD).] 2. Authorized participants. “Authorized participants” means competitors, officials, […]
§522. Combat Sports Authority of Maine 1. Establishment. The Combat Sports Authority of Maine, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 4‑D, is a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State. The exercise by the authority of the powers conferred by this chapter constitutes the performance of essential governmental functions. […]
§523. Powers of authority In furtherance of its purpose, the authority shall, no later than October 15, 2010: [PL 2009, c. 582, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 582, §9 (AFF).] 1. Rules. Adopt rules to protect the health and safety of authorized participants and the integrity of competition, as well as to establish a […]
§524. Promotion fees In addition to the requirements set by rule pursuant to section 523, a promoter of a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event authorized under this chapter must pay a fee set by the authority in advance of the mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event. A promoter […]
§525. Fund established; excess revenue to be deposited into General Fund The authority shall establish and maintain a reserve fund called the “Combat Sports Reserve Fund” and shall deposit in the fund all money received pursuant to section 522, as well as any other money or funds from any other sources. At the close of […]
§526. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees A director of the authority or a spouse, domestic partner or dependent child of a director of the authority may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities or undertakings of the authority. This section does not prohibit corporations or other entities with which a director […]
§527. Limitations of powers The authority may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies. No contract, obligation, commitment, agreement, debt, act or undertaking of the authority of any nature binds the State or any of its agencies. [PL 2009, c. 352, […]
§528. Penalty (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 352, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 582, §3 (RP).
§529. Powers of board 1. Inspections and investigations. The board may enter and inspect the premises where a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event is to be conducted and question persons present and review documents to the extent it considers necessary to determine whether the event is in accordance with this chapter […]
§530. Refusal, suspension or revocation of certificate; grounds The board may, after notice of an opportunity for hearing in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4, refuse to issue or renew and may suspend or revoke a certificate described under section 523, subsection 1. The following are grounds for an action to refuse to […]
§531. Complaint investigation; confidentiality Complaints and investigative records of the authority relating to a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the authority are confidential to the same extent provided for licensing boards and commissions under Title 10, section 8003‑B. [PL 2009, c. 582, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 582, […]
§532. Fines; enforcement The board may, after a hearing under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 4, impose a fine of not more than $500 for each violation against a person who violates this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter or who participates in a mixed martial arts or boxing competition, exhibition or event […]
