Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-3-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 165-X-3-.01 - Definitions

(1) "Mixed Martial Arts" - Unarmed combat involving the use of any combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts, including, without limitation, grappling, submission holds, throws, and striking or kicking with the hands, feet, knees, or elbows, including kickboxing.

(2) "Amateur Mixed Martial Arts" - Includes mixed martial arts or kickboxing matches, contests, or exhibitions or events, which are not governed or otherwise dedicated by the Alabama Athletic Commission as a professional mixed martial arts event.

(3) "Applicant" - Means any persons, corporations, organizations or associations required to be licensed before promoting, holding, organizing, participating in, or competing in an amateur mixed martial arts match.

(4) "Body Jewelry" - Means any tangible object affixed to, through, or around any portion of the contestant's body.

(5) "Official" - Unless otherwise indicated is an exclusive term collectively meaning "Inspectors" "judges," "referees," and "timekeepers."

(6) "Special Event" - Means a professional mixed martial arts card event, exhibition or event, which has among its contests a championship match, a pay-per-view or subscription match, a national televised match, or any other match or significance to mixed martial arts in this state as designated by the Alabama Athletic Commission.

(7) "The Commission" is reference for the Alabama Athletic Commission.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-3-.01

New Rule: Filed March 29, 2010; effective May 3, 2010. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 27, 2013; effective January 31, 2014.

Authors: J. Matt Bledsoe, Brandon Owens, Casey C. Sears

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 41-9-1024.