Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-3-.05

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

Section 165-X-3-.05 - Conduct Of Promotion

(1) Security.

(a) General Safety. It shall be the promoter's responsibility to insure safety of the contestants, officials, and fans and to comply with all safety standards required by the Commission.

1. Arena Security. Arena security is the responsibility of the promoter and such security measures by the promoter shall be sufficient to maintain order. At a minimum, two (2) sworn off duty law enforcement officers shall be retained for security.

(b) Arena Safety Compliance. No amateur mixed martial arts match, contest, or exhibition will be allowed to commence or continue in any arena which to the Commission to be unsafe or where the Commission has reason to believe that such building or location does not conform to any applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations in the city or unincorporated county area.

(c) Dressing Rooms. The only people allowed in the Contestant's dressing room are the Contestant, manager, seconds, Commission representatives including appointed commissioners, approved physician(s), approved media representatives, and promoter's personnel.

1. Promoters may be required by the Commission to post a guard at the entrance to the dressing rooms to aid in enforcement of dressing room security.

(2)Beverage and Liquor Sales.

(a) Liquor Sales at Event. If the chosen venue has a liquor license, and liquor is intended to be sold at the event, the Commission must be advised in writing in advance of the show and give its approval. No Glass bottles or aluminum cans will be allowed.

(3)Split or Different Styles. Cards split between professional and amateur matches. Mixed cards shall be left at the discretion of the Commission. All amateur shows shall reflect the amateur status of the event in all advertising in a way approved by the Executive Director. A card split between professional and amateur matches shall be advertised as "Pro-Am," and shall include a minimum of three professional bouts on the card. Failure to provide the minimum number of professional bouts will result in action against the promoter by the Alabama Athletic Commission.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-3-.05

New Rule: Filed December 27, 2013; effective January 31, 2014.

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

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