Section 29-143j-28a - Boxers and mixed martial arts competitors(a) Identification Cards(1) Boxer-Federal Identification Card The commissioner or such commissioner's authorized representative may issue a Federal Identification Card for the purpose of registration and identification pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth by the Association of Boxing Commissions to any boxer residing in this state who applies and provides all information requested by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized representative. Such Identification Card shall be renewed at least once every four years.
(2) Mixed Martial Arts- National Mixed Martial Arts Identification Card The commissioner or such commissioner's authorized representative may issue a National Mixed Martial Arts Identification Card for the purpose of registration and identification pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth by the Association of Boxing Commissions to any mixed martial arts competitor residing in this state who applies and provides all information requested by the commissioner or commissioner's authorized representative.
(3) Such identification cards shall not be substituted for any department license issued by the commissioner pursuant to chapter 532a of the Connecticut General Statutes or the regulations.(b) License (1) An applicant for a boxer's or mixed martial arts competitor's license shall submit proof to the commissioner or such commissioner's authorized representative that the applicant is qualified to compete. Such proof may include the issuance of a similar license by another state or licensing authority or the applicant's amateur or professional experience.(2) No contestant shall be licensed or allowed to compete in any contest or exhibition if the contestant has not satisfied requirements pursuant to section 29-143j-41 a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies or if such contestant is under active suspension imposed by any state or other licensing authority recognized by the Association of Boxing Commissions.(3) The fee for a professional license shall be thirty dollars.(4) The fee for an amateur license shall be fifteen dollars.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 29-143j-28a
Effective November 6, 2015