Section 305 – Jurisdiction of commission.

• (1)
  • (a) The commission has the sole authority concerning direction, management, control, and jurisdiction over all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat to be conducted, held, or given within this state.
  • (b) A contest or exhibition may not be conducted, held, or given within this state except in accordance with this chapter.

• (2) Any contest involving a form of unarmed self-defense must be conducted pursuant to rules for that form which are approved by the commission before the contest is conducted, held, or given.

• (3)
  • (a) An area not less than six feet from the perimeter of the ring shall be reserved for the use of:
    • (i) the designated commission member;
    • (ii) other commission members in attendance;
    • (iii) the director;
    • (iv) commission employees;
    • (v) officials;
    • (vi) licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and
    • (vii) others granted credentials by the commission.
  • (b) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the area described in Subsection (3)(a).

• (4) The area described in Subsection (3), the area in the dressing rooms, and other areas considered necessary by the designated commission member for the safety and welfare of a licensee and the public shall be reserved for the use of:
  • (a) the designated commission member;
  • (b) other commission members in attendance;
  • (c) the director;
  • (d) commission employees;
  • (e) officials;
  • (f) licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and
  • (g) others granted credentials by the commission.

• (5) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the areas described in Subsections (3) and (4).

• (6)
  • (a) The designated commission member may direct the removal from the contest venue and premises, of any individual whose actions:
    • (i) are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or
    • (ii) pose a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees, the commission, or the public, as determined by the designated commission member.
  • (b) The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to effectuate a removal under Subsection (6)(a).

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 362, 2022 General Session