Full text of Utah Utah Code § 9-23-305 — Jurisdiction of commission., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-23-305. Jurisdiction of commission.
Effective 7/1/2022
9-23-305.
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. |
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| (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; |
| (iv) |
commission employees; |
| (vi) |
licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and |
| (vii) |
others granted credentials by the commission. |
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| (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). |
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| (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; |
| (d) |
commission employees; |
| (f) |
licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and |
| (g) |
others granted credentials by the commission. |
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| (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. |
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| (b) |
The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to effectuate a removal under Subsection (6)(a). |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
362, 2022 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 9-23-305
What does Utah Code § 9-23-305 cover?
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