201 KAR 27:017reg. Requirements for elimination events

      Section 1. Show Date. (1) A promoter shall request a show date by completing and submitting to the commission the Show Notice Form, which is incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 27:011, Section 23(1)(a).

      (2) The Show Notice Form shall be submitted for approval no less than thirty (30) calendar days before the requested show date.

      (3) A promoter shall not advertise a show until the date has been approved by the commission. Commission approval shall be effective upon the commission:

      (a) Placing the event on the Calendar of Events available on the commission’s Web site at http://ins.kbwa.ky.gov/ecal.asp; or

      (b) Providing written notice that the event is approved.

 

      Section 2. Compensation. (1) If a show or exhibition is cancelled with less than twenty-four (24) hours' notice to the commission, officials shall be paid one-half (1/2) the compensation agreed upon prior to the show or exhibition.

      (2) Before the commencement of the main event of an exhibition, a promoter of a show or exhibition shall tender to an inspector a certified check or money order made payable to each official who will officiate the show or exhibition. The schedule of compensation to be paid by the promoter to an official officiating an elimination event show shall be as follows:

      (a) For a judge:

      1. $150 per day for shows of fifty (50) or fewer contestants; or

      2. $175 per day for shows of over fifty (50) contestants;

      (b) For a timekeeper:

      1. $150 per day for shows of fifty (50) or fewer contestants; or

      2. $175 per day for shows of over fifty (50) contestants;

      (c) For a physician: $300 plus five (5) dollars per contestant; and

      (d) For a referee:

      1. $150 dollars per day for shows of fifty (50) or fewer contestants; or

      2. $175 dollars per day for shows of over fifty (50) contestants.

 

      Section 3. Pre-Bout. (1) A contestant shall report to, and be under the general supervision of, an inspector in attendance at the show and shall be subject to any orders given by the inspector.

      (2) A contestant shall produce one (1) form of picture identification to the inspector.

 

      Section 4. The Ring. (1) The area between the ring and the first row of spectators on all four (4) sides and the locker room area shall be under the exclusive control of the commission.

      (a) Alcohol shall be prohibited in the areas under the control of the commission.

      (b) Commission staff and licensees shall be the only people allowed inside the areas under the control of the commission without inspector approval.

      (2) An event held outdoors while the heat index is or exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit shall be conducted under a roof or cover that casts shade over the entirety of the ring.

      (3) A ring shall have a canvas mat or similar material, unless the event is held outdoors, in which case only canvas shall be used.

      (4) There shall be an area of at least six (6) feet between the edge of the ring floor and the first row of spectator seats on all four (4) sides of the ring. A partition, barricade, or some type of divider shall be placed:

      (a) Between the first row of the spectator seats and the six (6) foot area surrounding the ring; and

      (b) Along the sides of the entry lane for the contestants to enter the ring and the spectator area.

      (5) The ring specifications shall be as follows:

      (a) A bout shall be held in a four (4) sided roped ring with the following specifications:

      1. The floor of the ring inside the ropes shall not be less than sixteen (16) feet square;

      2. The floor of the ring shall extend beyond the ropes for a distance of not less than one (1) foot;

      3. The floor of the ring shall be elevated not more than six (6) feet above the arena floor; and

      4. The ring shall have steps to enter the ring on two (2) sides.

      (b) The ring shall be formed of ropes with the following specifications:

      1. There shall be a minimum of three (3) ropes extended in a triple line at the following heights above the ring floor:

      a. Twenty-four (24) inches;

      b. Thirty-six (36) inches; and

      c. Forty-eight (48) inches.

      2. A fourth rope may be used if the inspector finds that it will not pose a health or safety concern.

      3. The ropes shall be at least one (1) inch in diameter.

      4. The ropes shall be wrapped in a clean, soft material and drawn taut.

      5. The ropes shall be held in place with two (2) vertical straps on each of the four (4) sides of the ring.

      6. The ropes shall be supported by ring posts that shall be:

      a. Made of metal or other strong material;

      b. Not less than three (3) inches in diameter; and

      c. At least eighteen (18) inches from the ropes.

      (c) The ring floor shall be padded or cushioned with a clean, soft material that:

      1. Is at least one (1) inch thick and uses slow recovery foam matting;

      2. Extends over the edge of the platform; and

      3.a. Is covered with a single canvas stretched tightly. If the event is held outdoors, only canvas shall be used; and

      b. Is clean, sanitary, dry, and free from:

      (i) Grit;

      (ii) Dirt;

      (iii) Resin; and

      (iv) Any other foreign object or substance at commencement of the event.

      (d) A ring rope shall be attached to a ring post by turnbuckles padded with a soft vertical pad at least six (6) inches in width.

 

      Section 5. Equipment. (1) A bell or horn shall be used by the timekeeper to indicate the time.

      (2) In addition to the ring, the promoter shall supply:

      (a) A public address system in good working order;

      (b) Chairs for judges and timekeepers elevated sufficiently to provide an unobstructed view of the ring and the ring floor;

      (c) Items for each contestant’s corner, to include:

      1. A stool or chair;

      2. A clean bucket;

      3. Towels; and

      4. Rubber gloves;

      (d) A complete set of numbered round-cards, if needed; and

      (e) Gloves for each contestant.

      (3) A scale used for any weigh-in shall be approved in advance by an inspector.

 

      Section 6. Contestant Equipment and Attire. (1) A contestant shall be clean and neatly attired in proper ring attire, and the trunks of opponents shall be of distinguishing colors.

      (2) A contestant shall not use a belt that contains any metal substance during a bout. The belt shall not extend above the waistline of the contestant.

      (3) A contestant shall wear shoes during a bout, and the shoes shall not be fitted with spikes, cleats, hard soles, or hard heels.

      (4) A contestant shall wear a properly fitted:

      (a) Groin protector; and

      (b) Double-arch mouthpiece.

      (5) A contestant shall have long hair secured by a soft, non-abrasive material so that the hair does not interfere with the vision or safety of either contestant.

      (6) A contestant shall use a minimum of cosmetics.

      (7) A contestant shall wear boxing gloves that shall be:

      (a) Dry, clean, and sanitary;

      (b) Furnished by the promoter;

      (c) Clearly labeled with the promoter’s name;

      (d) Of equal weight not less than sixteen (16) ounces each; and

      (e) Thumbless or thumb-attached.

 

      Section 7. Pregnancy Test Required for Females. (1) A female contestant shall submit proof that she is not pregnant prior to her bout. The proof may be either:

      (a) An original or certified copy of the result of a medical test taken no more than one (1) week before the day of the bout that shows she is not pregnant; or

      (b) From an over-the-counter home pregnancy test taken while on the premises of the show that tests for human chorionic gonadotropin.

      (2) A female contestant shall be prohibited from competing if:

      (a) She is pregnant; or

      (b) She fails to comply with this section.

 

      Section 8. Weight Classes. An elimination event shall be divided into at least two (2) weight divisions. Open shows shall not be permitted.

 

      Section 9. Bout Requirements. An elimination event shall:

      (1) Be no more than three (3) one (1) minute rounds in length;

      (2) Contain a rest period of one (1) minute between rounds; and

      (3) Be scored on the ten (10) point must system.

 

      Section 10. Non-Contestant Participants. (1) A promoter shall provide a minimum of two (2) security guards for a show.

      (2) Judges, physicians, referees, and timekeepers shall be assigned to elimination events by the commission. The commission shall assign to each event:

      (a) Three (3) judges;

      (b) One (1) timekeeper;

      (c) One (1) physician; and

      (d) One (1) referee if fifty (50) or fewer contestants participate in the elimination event, or two (2) referees if more than fifty (50) contestants participate in the elimination event.

 

      Section 11. Physicians and Healthcare Requirements. (1) There shall be at least one (1) physician licensed by the commission at ringside at all times during a bout. A bout shall not begin or continue if a physician is not at ringside.

      (2) The physician shall have general supervision over the physical condition of each contestant at all times while on the premises of a show or exhibition.

      (3) The physician shall ensure that all equipment required by subsection (6) of this section is present before the start of the first bout or exhibition.

      (4) The physician shall prohibit a contestant from competing if the physician reasonably believes the contestant is physically unfit for competition or impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance.

      (5) The physician’s duties during the bout or exhibition are as follows:

      (a) The physician shall remain at ringside during the progress of any bout or exhibition unless attending to a person.

      (b) The physician shall observe the physical condition of each contestant during a bout.

      (c) The physician shall administer medical aid if needed or requested.

      (d) The physician shall order the referee to pause or end a bout or exhibition if necessary to prevent serious physical injury to a contestant.

      (6) The physician shall have at ringside medical supplies necessary to provide medical assistance for the type of injuries reasonably anticipated to occur in a boxing or kickboxing show. The physician shall not permit a referee to begin a bout if the medical supplies are not present. At a minimum, these medical supplies shall include:

      (a) A clean stretcher and blanket, placed under or adjacent to the ring throughout each bout;

      (b) Spine board;

      (c) Cervical collar;

      (d) Oxygen apparatus or equipment; and

      (e) First aid kit.

      (7) The promoter shall ensure that a certified ambulance with an emergency medical technician is on the premises of a show at all times. A show shall not begin or continue if the ambulance and emergency medical technician are not on the premises.

      (8) If at any time a contestant begins to bleed so that blood may come into contact with the other contestant, the gloves of the other contestant, the ring, the officials, or the audience, the bout shall be terminated. The judges shall score the bout until the time the bout was halted and shall determine the winner. Either the referee or the ringside physician has the power to terminate the bout under this subsection.

 

      Section 12. Insurance. (1) A promoter shall provide insurance for a contestant for any injuries sustained in the elimination event show.

      (2) The minimum amount of coverage per contestant shall be $5,000 health and $5,000 accidental death benefits.

      (3) A certificate of insurance coverage shall be provided to the commission no less than two (2) business days before the event.

      (4) The deductible expense under the policy for a contestant shall not exceed $500.

 

      Section 13. Other Provisions. (1) The inspector shall make all bouts in an elimination event.

      (2) A contestant shall not compete against a member of the opposite sex.

      (3) Smoking shall be prohibited inside the gymnasium, room, or hall in which the ring is located[(1) In order to participate in an elimination event, a contestant shall be required to obtain a permit issued by the authority to participate in the event.

      (2) A contestant shall complete and submit to the authority the form Application for an Elimination Event Contestant Permit.

      (3) The contestant shall also pay a fee of five (5) dollars to participate in an elimination event show.

      (4) The permit and the payment of the fee to participate in an elimination event shall allow participation in that event only.

 

      Section 2. Before the commencement of the main event of an elimination event or exhibition, the promoter of the show or exhibition shall tender to the inspector or employee of the authority a certified check or money order made payable to each official who will officiate the show or exhibition in the amount prescribed by the schedule of compensation for officials established in Section 3 of this administrative regulation.

 

      Section 3. The schedule of compensation to be paid by the promoter to an official officiating in the elimination event shall be as follows:

      (1) For a judge: $150 per day for shows of fifty (50) or fewer contestants or $175 per day for shows of over fifty (50) contestants.

      (2) For a timekeeper: $150 per day for shows of fifty (50) or fewer contestants or $175 per day for shows of over fifty (50) contestants.

      (3) For a physician: $300 plus five (5) dollars per contestant.

      (4) For a referee: $150 dollars per day for shows of fifty (50) or fewer contestants or $175 dollars per day for shows of over fifty (50) contestants.

 

      Section 4. If a show or exhibition is cancelled with less than twenty-four (24) hours notice to the authority, an official shall be paid one-half (1/2) of the compensation required by this administrative regulation.

 

      Section 5. The promoter shall submit a request for a show date to the authority for approval no less than thirty (30) calendar days before the requested date. There shall not be advertising of the event prior to approval by the authority. Once the show date has been approved, all advertisements shall include the promoter’s license number.

 

      Section 6. (1) Before the commencement of a show, any change or substitution shall be:

      (a) Announced from the ring; and

      (b) Posted in a conspicuous place at the ticket office.

      (2) A purchaser of a ticket shall be entitled, upon request, to a refund of the purchase price of the ticket, provided the request is made before the commencement of the show.

 

      Section 7. The row nearest the ring on all four (4) sides shall be under the exclusive control of the authority.

 

      Section 8. (1) The ring shall have an area of at least six (6) feet between the edge of the ring floor and the first row of spectator seats on all four (4) sides of the ring.

      (2) A partition, barricade, or some type of divider shall be placed between:

      (a) The first row of the spectator seats and the six (6) foot area surrounding the ring; and

      (b) The entry lane for boxers to enter the ring and the spectator area.

 

      Section 9. The ring specifications shall meet the requirements established in this section.

      (1) All bouts shall be held in a four (4) sided roped ring with the following specifications:

      (a) The ring shall be at least sixteen (16) feet by sixteen (16) feet inside the ropes;

      (b) The floor of the ring shall extend beyond the ropes for a distance of at least one (1) foot;

      (c) The floor of the ring shall be elevated not more than six (6) feet above the arena floor; and

      (d) The ring shall have steps to enter the ring on two (2) sides.

      (2) The ring shall be formed of ropes with the following specifications:

      (a) There shall be a minimum of three (3) ropes extended in a triple line at the following heights above the ring floor:

      1. Twenty-four (24) inches;

      2. Thirty-six (36) inches; and

      3. Forty-eight (48) inches;

      (b) A fourth rope may be used. If used, the fourth rope shall be approved by the inspector or employee of the authority prior to the commencement of the show;

      (c) The ropes shall be at least one (1) inch in diameter;

      (d) The ropes shall be wrapped in a clean, soft material and drawn taut; and

      (e) The ropes shall be held in place with vertical straps on each of the four (4) sides of the ring.

      (3) The ropes shall be supported by ring posts that shall be:

      (a) Made of metal or other strong material;

      (b) Not less than three (3) inches in diameter; and

      (c) At least eighteen (18) inches from the ropes.

      (4) The ring floor shall be padded or cushioned with a clean, soft material that:

      (a) Is at least one (1) inch in thickness using slow recovery foam matting;

      (b) Extends over the edge of the platform; and

      (c) Is covered with a single tightly stretched canvas or synthetic material. If the event is held outdoors, only canvas shall be used.

      (5) The ring ropes shall be attached to the ring posts by turnbuckles padded with a soft vertical pad at least six (6) inches in width.

 

      Section 10. A bell or horn shall be used by the timekeeper to indicate the time.

 

      Section 11. In addition to the ring and ring equipment, the promoter shall supply the following items, which shall be available for use as needed:

      (1) A public address system in good working order;

      (2) Chairs for the judges and timekeepers, elevated sufficiently to provide an unobstructed view of the ring and the ring floor;

      (3) Items for each contestant’s corner including:

      (a) A stool or chair;

      (b) A clean bucket;

      (c) Towels; and

      (d) Rubber gloves;

      (4) A clean stretcher and a clean blanket placed under or adjacent to the ring throughout each program; and

      (5) First aid oxygen apparatus or equipment.

 

      Section 12. (1) A contestant shall wear boxing gloves that shall be:

      (a) Dry, clean, and sanitary;

      (b) Furnished by the promoter;

      (c) Clearly labeled with the promoter's name;

      (d) Of equal weight;

      (e) Of not less than sixteen (16) ounces each; and

      (f) Thumbless or thumb-attached.

      (2) Bandaging of the hands shall not be allowed.

      (3) A contestant shall wear properly fitted headgear that shall be:

      (a) Clean and sanitary;

      (b) Furnished by the promoter; and

      (c) Clearly labeled with the promoter's name.

      (4) A contestant shall not substitute gloves or headgear.

      (5) An elimination event shall be divided into at least two (2) weight divisions. Open shows shall not be permitted.

      (6)(a) An elimination event round shall:

      1. Not exceed sixty (60) seconds duration; and

      2. Have not less than a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.

      (b) Elimination event bouts shall not exceed three (3) rounds.

      (7) A person over the age of thirty-nine (39) shall not participate in an elimination event without first submitting to a comprehensive physical performed by a physician licensed by the authority. The results of the physical and a medical authorization or release shall then be completed and submitted to the authority no later than fifteen (15) business days prior to the scheduled bout.

 

      Section 13. A contestant shall report to, and be under the general supervision of, the inspector or employee of the authority in attendance at the show and shall be subject to any orders given by the inspector or employee of the authority.

 

      Section 14. The inspector or an employee of the authority shall make all bouts in an elimination event.

 

      Section 15. (1) A contestant shall produce one (1) form of picture identification.

      (2) A contestant shall not assume or use the name of another.

      (3) A contestant shall not change his ring name nor be announced by any name other than that appearing on his license, except upon approval of the inspector or employee of the authority.

 

      Section 16. A contestant shall not compete against a member of the opposite sex.

 

      Section 17. A contestant shall:

      (1) Be clean and neatly clothed in proper ring attire, and the trunks of opponents shall be of distinguishing colors;

      (2) Wear closed toe and heel shoes during the contest;

      (3) Wear a groin protector;

      (4) Wear a kidney protector if available; and

      (5) Wear a mouthpiece.

 

      Section 18. In addition to other requirements in this administrative regulation, the following requirements apply to all bouts between female contestants:

      (1) A contestant shall not wear facial cosmetics during the bout;

      (2) A contestant with long hair shall secure her hair with soft and nonabrasive material; and

      (3) A contestant shall provide the results of a pregnancy test indicating a negative finding that was taken within one (1) week prior to the bout.

 

      Section 19. Scales used for any weigh-in shall be approved in advance by the authority.

 

      Section 20. (1) Each promoter shall provide a minimum of two (2) security guards for the premises where contests or exhibitions are conducted to ensure that adequate protection against disorderly conduct has been provided.

      (2) Any disorderly act, assault, or breach of decorum on the part of a licensee at the premises shall be prohibited.

      (3) A promoter shall provide security in the locker room area.

 

      Section 21. (1) All emergency medical personnel and portable medical equipment shall be stationed at ringside during the event.

      (2) Resuscitation equipment, oxygen, a stretcher, a certified ambulance, and an emergency medical technician shall be on site at all contests.

      (3) If the ambulance or emergency medical technician is required to leave the event boxing shall not be allowed to continue until an ambulance is on site and the emergency medical technicians are once again at ringside.

 

      Section 22. There shall be at least one (1) physician licensed by the authority at ringside before a bout shall be allowed to begin. The physician shall have at ringside any medical supplies reasonably anticipated to provide first aid medical assistance for the type of injuries reasonably anticipated to occur in an elimination event.

 

      Section 23. (1) The promoter shall secure insurance for his contestants that provides medical coverage for injuries sustained in the boxing event.

      (2) The minimum amount of coverage per contestant shall be $5,000 health and $5,000 accidental death benefits.

      (3) A certificate of insurance coverage shall be provided to the authority no less than two (2) business days before the event.

 

      Section 24. Judges, physicians, referees, and timekeepers shall be selected, licensed, and assigned to elimination events by the authority. The authority shall assign to each event:

      (1) Three (3) judges;

      (2) One (1) timekeeper;

      (3) One (1) physician; and

      (4) One (1) referee if fifty (50) or fewer contestants participate in the elimination event, or two (2) referees if more than fifty (50) contestants participate in the elimination event.

 

      Section 25. If at any time during or between rounds a contestant begins to bleed so that blood may come into contact with the other contestant, the gloves of the other contestant, the ring, the officials, or the audience, the bout shall be terminated. The judges shall score the bout until the time the bout was halted and shall determine the winner. Either the referee or the ringside physician has the power to terminate the bout under this section.

 

      Section 26. (1) The authority may request a contestant to submit to a drug screen for illegal drugs at the contestant’s expense. If the drug screen indicates the presence of illegal drugs in the contestant, or if the contestant refuses to submit to the test, the authority shall:

      (a) Suspend or revoke the license of the contestant;

      (b) Impose a fine upon the contestant; or

      (c) Impose both penalties established in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.

      (2) From arrival to the venue to the conclusion of the event, a contestant shall not consume, possess, or participate under the influence of alcohol or any other substance that may affect the contestant’s ability to participate.

 

      Section 27. The promoter shall submit written notice to a local hospital with an on-call neurosurgeon that an elimination event is being held. This notice shall include the date, time and location of the event. A copy of this notice shall be filed with the authority no less than two (2) business days before the event.

 

      Section 28. Any event held outdoors while the temperature is or exceeds a heat index of 100 degrees Fahrenheit shall be conducted under a roof.

 

      Section 29. Incorporation by Reference. (1) "Application for an Elimination Event Contestant Permit", 3/12, is incorporated by reference.

      (2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority office at 100 Airport Road, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m].

 

CHAD E. MILLER, Chairman

DAVID A. DICKERSON, Secretary

      APPROVED BY AGENCY: July 14, 2016

      FILED WITH LRC: July 15, 2016 at noon

      PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on August 24, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., at the Office of Occupations and Professions, 911 Leawood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing no later than five (5) working days prior to the hearing of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. The hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted if received at or before 11:59 p.m. on August 31, 2016. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation by the above date to the contact person.

      CONTACT PERSON: Barry Dunn, Executive Director, Office of Legal Services, Public Protection Cabinet, 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, phone [phone], fax [phone], email [e-mail].

 

Regulatory Impact Analysis and Tiering Statement

 

Contact Person: Barry Dunn

      (1) Provide a brief summary of:

      (a) What this administrative regulation does: This administrative regulation establishes rules for the regulation for elimination events including the requirements for participants as well as rules and policies that promote clean and safe participation for all parties.

      (b) The necessity of this administrative regulation: This regulation is necessary so that participants and regulators will abide by rules that result in fair, clean, and safe contest.

      (c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: This regulation conforms with KRS 229.171, which grants the KBWC authority to control and manage shows and exhibitions. KRS 229.180 also authorizes the KBWC to adopt and promulgate, amend or abrogate any and all rules and regulations considered by it necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions provided in KRS Chapter 229.

      (d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administrative of the statutes: To aid contestants in complying with its requirements, this amendment restructures the regulation to list requirements in show order, groups like sections together and deletes redundancies. It also adds in the specific job requirements of non-contestants.

      (2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:

      (a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation: This amendment restructures the regulation to list requirements in show order, groups like sections together and deletes redundancies. It also adds in the specific job requirements of non-contestants. No large substantive changes were made to this regulation. It was changed to mirror the structure of 201 KAR 27:011 and 27:016.

      (b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation: Prior to this amendment, the regulation was redundant and difficult to understand. This amendment is necessary to foster the growth and understanding of elimination events throughout the Commonwealth. This amendment will allow all entities to understand their duties requirements concerning elimination events.

      (c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes: KRS 229.180 also authorizes the commission to adopt and promulgate, amend or abrogate any and all rules and regulations considered by it necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions provided in KRS Chapter 229.

      (d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administrative of the statues: The primary goal in the regulation of unarmed combat is safety. This amendment elaborates on statutory requirements to improve the understanding, health and safety of all entities.

      (3) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation: This regulation impacts the KBWC, elimination event contestants, non-contestants, and promoters. Elimination events see around 75 contestants in a given year.

      (4) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (3) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:

      (a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (3) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment: No significant action will need to be taken in order to comply with this amendment. This amendment should allow entities to operate with fewer burdens and a better understanding of what is required.

      (b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (3): There are no costs associated with the implementation in this amendment.

      (c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (3): This amendment will benefit these entities by providing a clearer understanding of what is required by regulation and providing a safer environment for fans and participants.

      (5) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:

      (a) Initially: No cost.

      (b) On a continuing basis: No Cost.

      (6) What is the source of the funding to be used for implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation: This amendment has no cost. No funding is required.

      (7) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment: No increase in fees or funding are necessary for the implementation of this amendment.

      (8) State whether or not this administrative regulation established any fees or directly or indirectly increased any fees: This regulation does not establish any fees.

      (9) TIERING: Is tiering applied? Tiering is not applied because all elimination events are governed under the same rules.

 

FISCAL NOTE ON STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 

      1. What units, parts or divisions of state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) will be impacted by this administrative regulation? The Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission housed within the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet.

      2. Identify each state or federal statute or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation. The statutory authority for this administrative regulation is KRS 229.151, 229.171(1), and 229.180.

      3. Estimate the effect of this administrative regulation on the expenditures and revenues of a state or local government agency (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first full year the administrative regulation is to be in effect. This amendment will have no fiscal impact.

      (a) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for the first year? This amendment will generate no revenue.

      (b) How much revenue will this administrative regulation generate for the state or local government (including cities, counties, fire departments, or school districts) for subsequent years? This amendment will generate no revenue.

      (c) How much will it cost to administer this program for the first year? The KWBC does not anticipate any net change in the cost to administer this program in the first year.

      (d) How much will it cost to administer this program for subsequent years? The KWBC does not anticipate any net change in the cost to administer this program in subsequent years.

      Note: If specific dollar estimates cannot be determined, provide a brief narrative to explain the fiscal impact of the administrative regulation.

      Revenues (+/-): 0

      Expenditures (+/-): 0

      Other Explanation: None.

Notation

      RELATES TO: KRS 229.021, 229.071(1), 229.081, 229.091, 229.101, 229.131, 229.171, 229.180, 15 U.S.C. 6304

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 229.151(1), 229.171(1), 229.180

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 229.171(1) authorizes the commission to exercise sole jurisdiction over all boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling shows, exhibitions, and licensees in the commonwealth[Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority to provide the sole direction, management, control, and jurisdiction over all boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, sparring, and wrestling shows or exhibitions to be conducted, held, or given within the Commonwealth. KRS 229.151(1) authorizes the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority to provide regulatory oversight over boxing, wrestling, and other full contact competitive bouts within the Commonwealth. KRS 229.180 authorizes the authority to promulgate regulations necessary or expedient for the performance of its regulatory function]. This administrative regulation establishes the rules of conduct governing elimination events.