Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-5-.02

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

Section 165-X-5-.02 - Licenses

(1) Participants. No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be licensed by the Commission.

(a) Anyone serving inside the ring area must be licensed as a participant. This includes, but is not limited to, wrestlers, managers, referees, timekeepers, valets, trainers, seconds, and judges.

(b) Licensure for participants shall be thirty dollars ($30) and must accompany an application and photo identification for the participant. Licenses for participants shall expire December 31 of each year.

(c) Participants who have physical contact with other participants of simulated violence must be properly trained and in good physical condition. If it is deemed by a doctor, medical personnel, or promoter that a participant is not physically fit to perform, an official shall be notified and the participant shall not be allowed to perform.

(d) Participants shall not have physical contact with any spectator involving simulated violence, unless the "spectator" is a planted, licensed participant, imitating a spectator.

(e) Participants must be properly clothed in attire that would be appropriate for a Parental TV Rating of TV PG.

(f) Issuing of temporary license. When an application is made in front of the Commission, a temporary license shall be issued to the applicant in the form of a receipt. The issued temporary ID shall expire ninety (90) days from the date it was issued.

(2) Wrestling Sanctioning Organizations, Promoters and Promotions.

(a) All Wrestling Sanctioning organizations must submit applications to the Commission for licensure and these applications must be approved by the Commission.

1. Application and license fee for Wrestling Sanctioning Organizations and Promoters shall be one hundred dollars ($100) and shall expire December 31 each year.

2. Before each event, Wrestling Sanctioning Organizations or Promoters must submit an Event Permit application and a twenty-five ($25) fee at least thirty (30) days before the event is to commence. After each event, Wrestling Sanctioning Organizations or Promoters must submit to the Commission a completed promoter's ticket account form along with six percent (6%) gate fee to all compensated tickets. No refunds will be given for any difference.

3. Live and taped broadcasts are subject to a three percent (3%) broadcasting fee.

4. Combined event fees for professional wrestling are not to exceed $50,000.

5. All fees are due thirty (30) days after the event.

(b) Promoters must:

1. Provide an event area meeting the requirements of the Commission.

2. Be present at all events, or shall designate a representative to be present at the event.

3. Abide by the rules of the Commission.

4. Make sure each participant is licensed by the Commission.

5. Provide the Commission with written notice of all events at least 30 days before the event date.

(3)Schedule of Fees. Annual fees for participant licenses, promoter's licenses, and match permits are as follow:

(i)	Participant	$ 30.00
(ii)	Promoters	$100.00
(iii)	Application for Match Permit	$ 25.00
(iv)	Returned Check	$ 30.00

Ala. Admin. Code r. 165-X-5-.02

New Rule: Filed February 10, 2012; effective March 16, 2012. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 27, 2013; effective January 31, 2014.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 08, May 29, 2015, eff. 6/9/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 09, June 29, 2018, eff. 8/4/2018.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2022, eff. 10/15/2022.

Authors: Matt Bledsoe, Brandon Owens, Joseph B. McCormick

Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-9-1020.