§ 6025. Definitions
§ 6025. Definitions As used in this subchapter: (1) “Contestant” means an individual who competes in a mixed martial arts match, including an exhibition. “Contestant” includes both amateur and professional mixed martial arts competitors. (2) “Director” means the Director of the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation. (3) “Event” or “mixed martial arts event” means a […]
§ 6026. Jurisdiction of Office
§ 6026. Jurisdiction of Office (a) The Office shall have and exercise sole discretion, management, control, and supervision over all mixed martial arts events taking place within the State. No mixed martial arts event shall take place within the State except in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and the rules adopted by the […]
§ 6006. Participants; registration
§ 6006. Participants; registration A person shall not act as a participant in this State unless he or she is registered with the Office of Professional Regulation. The application shall be made on forms provided by the Director and shall be filed at least 14 days prior to the date the applicant first intends to […]
§ 6007. Matches; medical suspensions
§ 6007. Matches; medical suspensions Medical suspensions of professional boxers shall be determined by following the guidelines issued by the Association of Boxing Commissions as adopted and as may be amended from time to time. A boxer may be suspended for a recent knockout, a series of losses, a required medical procedure, a health care […]
§ 6008. Matches; special provisions
§ 6008. Matches; special provisions (a) The Director shall designate one or more individuals who shall act as boxing inspectors for professional boxing matches and, at the discretion of the Director, at amateur boxing matches to ensure that boxing laws and rules are strictly observed. Boxing inspectors shall have all the powers of the Director […]
§ 6009. Fees
§ 6009. Fees (a) Applicants and persons regulated by this subchapter shall be subject to the following fees: (1) Promoter registration $500.00 (2) Boxer registration $ 25.00 (3) Manager registration $ 25.00 (4) Second registration $ 25.00 (5) Referee registration $ 25.00 (6) Judge registration $ 25.00 (7) Biennial renewal for professional boxers, managers, seconds, […]
§ 6010. Reports to be filed; professional boxing
§ 6010. Reports to be filed; professional boxing (a) Within 24 hours of the conclusion of a professional match (excluding weekends or national holidays), the promoter or designee shall file a written report with the Director, on a form prescribed by the Director, indicating the specific result of each match and any problems encountered in […]
§ 6003. Advisor appointees
§ 6003. Advisor appointees (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint two persons to serve as advisors in matters related to boxing. One advisor shall be a person with at least three years’ experience with boxing, and one shall be a medical doctor. The advisor appointees shall be appointed for staggered five-year terms and shall […]
§ 6004. Professional boxer registration; match registration
§ 6004. Professional boxer registration; match registration (a) In order to participate in a professional boxing match in this State, a boxer shall possess an identification card issued by the National Boxer Registry. (b) A professional boxer who is a resident of this State or a resident of another state or country without a boxing […]
§ 6005. Promoters; registration; bond requirement
§ 6005. Promoters; registration; bond requirement (a) A person shall not act as a promoter in this State unless he or she is registered with the Office of Professional Regulation. The application shall be made on forms provided by the Director and shall be filed at least 14 days prior to the date of the […]