285:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Commission " means the boxing and wrestling commission. II. " Promoter " means any person, club, association or corporation sponsoring a fighting sports competition. III. " Fighting sports " means professional boxing, and amateur and professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, or any other form of […]
285:10 Promoter Permit Required; Promoter’s Bond; Financial Interest. – I. No promoter shall arrange a professional fighting sports competition in the state without a permit from the commission. The fee for permits shall be $100 for each day of the event. A different permit shall be required for each day of competitions. II. The […]
285:11 Licenses Required. – No person shall participate in a professional fighting sports competition as a contestant, manager, referee, judge, second or timekeeper without a license from the commission. The fee for all licenses issued by the commission shall be $20. Licenses granted by the commission shall be valid for one year from the […]
285:12 Suspension or Revocation; Appeals. – I. The commission may revoke or suspend any permit or license for cause. II. Rehearings and appeals from any decision of the commission shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Source. 1981, 457:1, eff. July 1, 1981.
285:13 Permit and License Fees; Amateur Cards. – I. The commission may provide graduated fees for preliminary bouts, semifinal or main bouts, or all star competitions. II. The commission may issue to an amateur fighter an amateur card which shall be valid for one year. III. The commission, in its sole discretion, may waive […]
285:14 Tax and Report. – I. Any promoter who sponsors a professional fighting sports competition under this chapter shall, within 72 hours after the competition file with the commission a written report. The report shall include the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts and other facts as the commission may require. […]
285:15 Examination of Contestants. – No person shall compete in professional fighting sports unless such person has been examined, not more than 24 hours before, by a physician licensed to practice under the laws of this state. The physician shall be in attendance throughout the competition for which the examination was made and shall […]
285:16 Minimum Age; Professional Competitions. – No person under the age of 18 years shall engage in any professional fighting sports competition. Source. 1981, 457:1. 2009, 35:1, eff. July 14, 2009.
285:17 Repealed by 2008, 261:11, eff. June 26, 2008. –
285:18 Fighting Sports Officials. – The sole arbiter in the ring in all fighting sports, bouts or competitions shall be a licensed referee, who shall govern the bout or competition in accordance with rules adopted by the commission. The referee shall have full power to stop the bout or competition whenever the referee deems […]
285:19 Deputy Inspectors. – A member of the commission is not required to be present at all fighting sports competitions. If a member of the commission is not present at a fighting sports competition held under this chapter, the commission shall appoint a deputy inspector who shall, for the duration of the contest, have […]
285:2 Establishment of Commission. – There is hereby established a boxing and wrestling commission which shall oversee amateur and professional fighting sports in the state. Source. 1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:1, eff. June 26, 2008. 2019, 346:55, eff. July 1, 2019. 2022, 61:2, eff. July 19, 2022.
285:20 Authorization by Town or City. – No permit shall be issued to conduct a professional fighting sports competition in any town or city until the town has authorized, by vote at an annual town meeting or a special meeting called for that purpose, or the city has authorized by ordinance, the holding of […]
285:3 Members; Removal; Conflicts of Interest. – I. The commission shall consist of 3 members appointed by the governor and council. Members appointed by the governor and council shall have had some experience in the fighting sports and shall be residents of the state. Members shall have no financial interest, direct or indirect, in […]
285:4 Terms; Vacancies. – I. Members shall serve 3 year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified; provided that, for the initial appointments, one person shall be appointed to a one year term, one person shall be appointed to a 2 year term and one person shall be appointed to a 3 […]
285:5 Chairperson-Treasurer; Quorum. – I. The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson-treasurer. II. Two members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. Source. 1981, 457:1. 1995, 228:2, eff. Aug. 18, 1995.
285:6 Compensation. – The members of the commission shall receive $100 a day while performing duties for the commission. Members shall also receive mileage at the rate of state employees when attending meetings of the commission or performing duties for the commission. Source. 1981, 457:1, eff. July 1, 1981. 2017, 173:1, eff. Aug. 27, […]
285:7 Rulemaking. – The commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The conduct of amateur and professional fighting sports competitions; II. Requirements and qualifications for licenses, permits and amateur cards for persons involved in fighting sports competitions; III. The grounds for revocation or suspension of a license or permit, and […]
285:8 Report of the Commission. – The commission shall submit a biennial report to the governor and council on or before October 1 of each even-numbered year. The report shall include a description of the commission’s activities including a financial report and recommendations for legislation deemed advisable by the commission. Source. 1981, 457:1. 2008, […]
285:9 Amateur Events. – All amateur fighting sports competitions shall be regulated by the commission, except those conducted by a school, college or university. Source. 1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:4, eff. June 26, 2008.
