[Rev. 8/3/2020 5:55:44 PM]

[NAC-467 Revised Date: 6-20]

CHAPTER 467 - UNARMED COMBAT

GENERAL PROVISIONS

467.001 Definitions.

467.0015 “Anti-doping violation” defined.

467.0017 “Authenticated copy” defined.

467.0018 “Bout” defined.

467.0019 “Chair” defined.

467.0021 “Commission” defined.

467.0023 “Contest” defined.

467.00255 “Doping control” defined.

467.00257 “Drug testing credit” defined.

467.0026 “Executive Director” defined.

467.0027 “Exhibition” defined.

467.00275 “In-competition” defined.

467.00277 “License fee” defined.

467.0028 “Manager” defined.

467.00282 “Marker” defined.

467.00284 “Metabolite” defined.

467.00285 “Mixed martial arts” defined.

467.00288 “Out-of-competition” defined.

467.0029 “Program of unarmed combat” defined.

467.0030 “Prohibited List” defined.

467.00302 “Prohibited method” defined.

467.00307 “Prohibited substance” defined.

467.0032 “Promoter’s drug testing program” defined.

467.0034 “Respondent” defined.

467.00345 “Results management function” defined.

467.0035 “Ring official” defined.

467.0036 “Sample or specimen” defined.

467.0038 “Sanctioned drug testing organization” defined.

467.00395 Interpretation of “contestant,” “promoter,” “purse,” “ticket,” “unarmed combat” and “unarmed combatant.”

467.004 Executive Director: Duties relating to Commission’s representatives and employees; authority to conduct investigations and issue complaints; request for investigation by Attorney General of alleged violation of chapter.

467.0045 Member or employee of Commission or other person administering or enforcing chapter prohibited from financial interest in contest, exhibition or unarmed combatant; exception.

467.006 Commission may refuse to contract for services of independent contractor; Commission will not delegate results management function.

467.007 Application of provisions of chapter.

467.008 Waiver of requirements; alteration of period of time required for action; designation of Commissioner to perform duties of Chair.

467.0085 Request for public book or record: Review by Attorney General to determine confidentiality provisions; review and approval for dissemination by Chair, Executive Director or designee of Executive Director.

467.009 Adoption of certain rules related to boxing, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Thai boxing or other variations of kickboxing.

467.011 Adoption by reference of publications related to program of drug testing and anti-doping.

467.0115 Petition for adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of regulation.

LICENSING AND REGISTRATION

467.012 General licensing requirements: Application; acknowledgment of Code of Ethics and Conduct; conditions and agreements; false statements; proof of identity; understanding of drug testing program; appearance before Commission; fee for issuance or renewal; period of validity.

467.014 Application for license: Request for withdrawal.

467.017 Application for issuance or renewal of license to engage in unarmed combat: Effect of age, experience and physical condition of applicant; review of qualifications of applicant.

467.022 Determination of ability to compete in unarmed combat; hearing.

467.027 Determination of physical and mental fitness to engage in unarmed combat; examination and testing; submission of results of medical tests required.

467.045 Application by amateur for license as professional unarmed combatant: Requirements; record or proof of ability to compete; notarized statement from parent or guardian required for minor.

467.052 Application for license as promoter: Requirements; investigation; payment of costs; fees.

467.057 Manager may act as second without second’s license.

467.062 Referees, judges and timekeepers: Licensing requirements; expiration and renewal of license; membership in or association with sanctioning organization; licensing fees; physical examination and medical testing of referees and judges.

467.071 Ringside physicians: Licensing requirements and fees; factors for determining whether to issue or renew license; maintenance of license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine; certification in life-saving procedures; notification to Executive Director or designee of Executive Director of treatment or examination of unarmed combatant.

467.073 Registration of sanctioning organizations: Requirement; application; fees; requested information or materials; revocation, suspension or conditioning; renewal; waivers and exceptions.

467.077 Applicants, licensees and ring officials must submit material to Commission or Executive Director as directed.

467.0775 Notice to Commission of citation, arrest or conviction for domestic violence of certain applicants or licensees; consequences for failure to comply.

467.078 Notice to Commission of change of address of licensee; disciplinary action for failure to comply.

467.079 Written notice to Commission of proposed change in ownership of promoter or change in officers, managers or directors of promoter: Content; approval or disapproval by Commission; revocation of license or disciplinary action for failure to comply.

467.082 Grounds for denial of application for license.

467.087 Application for new license or petition for reinstatement of license after denial, revocation or suspension; petition for reinstatement after anti-doping violation; applicant required to pay in full all fees and fines.

467.089 Effect of expiration of license, approval, registration or sanctioning on jurisdiction of Commission.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

467.093 Unarmed combatants: Issuance of identification card; card may not be substituted for license; presentation of card at weigh-in; disciplinary action for falsification or misuse of card.

CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

467.102 Contract between manager and unarmed combatant: Filing with Commission; general requirements; authority of managers; assignment.

467.103 Arbitration: Contract; notice; procedure; telephonic appearance; hearing; evidence; right to attorney; immunity.

467.104 Promoter and certain others prohibited from acting as manager of unarmed combatant and from holding certain financial interests.

467.112 Bout agreement between promoter and unarmed combatant: Form; prohibited provision.

467.117 Provisions for filing of bout agreements; filing of agreements between contestants; waiver of deadlines for filing.

467.122 Payment of unarmed combatant working on percentage basis; calculation of net receipts.

467.127 Limitations on promoter creating debt on behalf of or advancing money to unarmed combatant or manager.

467.132 Failure of unarmed combatant to appear for contest or exhibition; disciplinary action; effect on bout agreement.

467.137 Payment of unarmed combatant: Permissible withholding and deduction; effect of arbitration or litigation; assignment.

467.142 Payment of purse: Time and manner; permissible withholding; payment by electronic means.

467.147 Withholding payment of purse pending disciplinary action against unarmed combatant; duties of promoter.

467.149 Insurance coverage.

467.151 Payment of certain fees for tickets sold for admission to live professional contest of unarmed combat; grants to organizations that promote amateur contests or exhibitions.

ARRANGING AND PROMOTING PROGRAMS OF UNARMED COMBAT

467.162 Surety bond.

467.167 Permit: Submission of application for approval of program and date; contents; payment of fee; factors for consideration whether to approve; consequences for cancellation of program; revocation, conditioning or modification.

467.169 Permit for program with anticipated large gross receipts.

467.177 Programs for charitable purposes: Application by promoter; contents; submission of itemized statement of receipts and expenditures; consequences for failure to submit.

467.182 Arrangement of contest or exhibition on behalf of promoter: Use of licensed matchmaker by promoter; submission for approval; factors for consideration; appeal of decision; grounds for discipline.

467.204 Minimum number of rounds for program.

467.206 Maximum number of contestants for program.

467.208 Certain persons retained by promoter must have licenses.

467.214 Selection and approval of ring officials and announcer.

467.219 Referees: Selection; fee; protest of assignment.

467.225 Judges: Selection; protest of assignment; fee; stationing.

467.238 Certain officials deemed independent contractors; payment of fees by promoters to Commission; payment of officials by Commission.

467.245 Cancellation or postponement of program: Limitations; new bout agreement; approval of new date; advance notice to public.

467.255 Change or substitution involving main event: Notice by promoter; refund of price of ticket; approval of substitution.

467.259 Unarmed combatant not used in agreed upon program must be used in another program of the promoter or reimbursed.

467.272 Limitations on types of beverage containers and plates used at programs.

TICKETS AND ADMISSIONS

467.305 Training quarters: Requirements for charging admission fee; duties of person charging fee.

467.310 Tickets: Conditions for sale.

467.315 Tickets: Person sold right of admission must be provided with ticket; promoter must prepare inventory of tickets and submit to Commission.

467.326 Contents of ticket; complimentary ticket must be visibly marked.

467.332 Complimentary tickets: Calculation of license fee; calculation of percentage of price and service charge for payment to unarmed combatant; exception for ticket issued without charge.

467.337 Issuance of complimentary tickets and tickets at reduced rate: Authority and duties of promoter; use of and liability for tickets; disciplinary action; fees and taxes.

467.340 Admission of certain ring officials; persons authorized to use commission badge or credential; access to site of program and dressing rooms.

467.342 Allocation of seats for media.

467.344 Reservation of area for use by Commission; waiver of requirement.

467.346 Provision of private room for staff of Commission and certain other persons involved with contest or exhibition.

467.376 Ushers: Duties; provision by promoter; cancellation of program or disciplinary action.

FACILITIES, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

467.412 Sanitation.

467.414 Provision of advanced life support unit; alternative medical transport; notice of program must be provided to emergency services, hospital and emergency room personnel; authority of advanced life support unit to leave site.

467.417 Provision of emergency equipment.

467.422 Dressing rooms: Persons authorized to enter; promoter to provide security.

467.427 Gloves: Requirements; examination and inspection; duties of promoter.

467.432 Requirements for bandages for hands of unarmed combatant.

467.437 Equipment of chief second; inspection of first-aid kit.

467.442 Requirements for boxing or kickboxing ring.

467.447 Requirements for bell, gong or other auditory device.

467.452 Equipment of timekeeper.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNARMED COMBATANTS AND OTHER LICENSEES

467.472 Time required to elapse before unarmed combatant competes in successive contest or exhibition.

467.476 Boxers: Weight classes; weight differences; weight loss after weigh-in.

467.496 Unarmed combatants required to submit to weigh-in and physical examination.

467.514 Procedure for weigh-in.

467.522 Forfeiture for failure to make weight agreed upon in bout agreement.

467.528 Physical examination required at weigh-in; reporting of certain medical treatment received.

467.535 Duties of promoter concerning physical examination; fees for services of physician; provision of temporary or emergency treatment to unarmed combatant; applicability.

467.545 Determination by physician of fitness of unarmed combatant; report.

467.555 Unarmed combatant must report certain injuries and illnesses; physical examination required; payment of physician.

467.562 Suspension of licensee for medical reason.

467.568 Female unarmed combatants; provision of results of pregnancy test; separate dressing rooms required.

DRUG TESTING PROGRAM FOR UNARMED COMBATANTS; ANTI-DOPING VIOLATIONS

467.570 Requirement to submit to drug test at any time upon request of Commission; requirements for approval of laboratory performing test; administration of drug testing program of Commission; promoter required to pay for drug testing.

467.5705 Anti-doping violation: Refusal or failure to submit to drug test; disciplinary action; consequences for violation.

467.571 Anti-doping violation: Presence of prohibited substance; disciplinary action; exception; consequences for violation.

467.5715 Anti-doping violation: Use or attempt to use prohibited substance or prohibited method; disciplinary action; consequences for violation.

467.572 Anti-doping violation: Possession of prohibited substance or prohibited method; disciplinary action; consequences for violation.

467.5725 Anti-doping violation: Selling, giving, transporting, sending, delivering or distributing prohibited substance or prohibited method; disciplinary action; reporting of violation; consequences for violation.

467.573 Anti-doping violation: Providing or supplying prohibited substance or prohibited method; supervising or facilitating in use or attempted use of prohibited substance or prohibited method; disciplinary action; exception for physician and other medical personnel; reporting of violation; consequences for violation.

467.5735 Anti-doping violation: Subverting or tampering with program of doping control; disciplinary action; consequences for violation.

467.574 Prompt admission to anti-doping violation when only reliable evidence is the admission: Reduction of period of ineligibility; imposition of fine.

467.576 Prompt admission to anti-doping violation when alleged by Commission or representative: Reduction of period of ineligibility; imposition of fine.

467.577 Commission of second anti-doping violation; period of ineligibility; imposition of fine.

467.578 Commission of third or subsequent anti-doping violation; period of ineligibility; imposition of fine.

467.579 Authority of Commission to change result of contest or exhibition to “no contest” if unarmed combatant committed anti-doping violation; notation in record of combatant.

467.581 Aggravating circumstances for increasing period of ineligibility or fine for anti-doping violation.

467.582 Mitigating circumstances for reducing or eliminating period of ineligibility for anti-doping violation.

467.583 Application for therapeutic use exemption; approval; period of validity and renewal; exception from anti-doping violations for use consistent with therapeutic exemption.

467.584 Application to become sanctioned drug testing organization for promoter; accompanying information; written determination of Commission; period of validity and renewal; revocation or suspension; maintenance and publication of list of approved organizations; submission to Commission of drug test results.

467.587 Submission to Commission of contracts between promoter and drug testing organization; exception; confidentiality of information submitted.

467.5875 Approval of drug testing program of promoter required prior to requesting drug testing credit; application; requirements for approval; duties of promoter; consequences for noncompliance with approved program.

467.588 Written request by promoter to obtain drug testing credit; notification by Commission of amount of credit; comparison of costs; use of credit by promoter; burden of proof.

467.589 Costs included in determination of amount of drug testing credit; application and calculation of credit by promoter; limitation on amount; reimbursement by promoter; prohibition on claim of credit.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS

467.591 Unarmed combatants must report before contest or exhibition; prohibition on consumption of stimulant drinks; requirements for drink containers brought on site.

467.592 Proper attire and equipment of unarmed combatants.

467.598 Physical appearance of unarmed combatants.

467.605 Procedure for use of scorecards; approval for use of electronic scorecards.

467.612 Method of judging boxing or kickboxing contest or exhibition.

467.628 Conduct of chief second and assistant seconds; final instructions to unarmed combatants by referee.

467.635 Limitations on seconds; persons allowed in ring or fenced area during rest period.

467.642 Duties of ringside physicians.

467.649 Warning before start of round.

467.655 Duration of round.

467.662 Persons allowed in ring or fenced area during prescribed periods; waiver.

467.668 Fair blow in boxing.

467.675 Acts constituting fouls in boxing.

467.682 Duties of referee; warnings; deduction of points; disqualification; view of replay after injury; consultation with Commission.

467.688 Fouls: Determination and notification of deduction of points; effect of low blow and exception for mixed martial arts.

467.695 Fouls: Disqualification; withholding of purse.

467.698 Fouls: Intentional.

467.702 Fouls: Accidental.

467.713 Determination to stop contest or exhibition: Injury to unarmed combatant.

467.718 Determination to stop contest or exhibition: One-sided contest or exhibition; risk of serious injury.

467.723 Determination to stop contest or exhibition: Unarmed combatant not honestly competing.

467.728 Leaving ring during period of rest prohibited; effect of failure to resume competition.

467.735 Gloves to be wiped by referee after fall of unarmed combatant.

467.740 Procedure for counting; knockdown; knockout; technical draw.

467.745 Resumption of count in certain circumstances.

467.748 Adjudication of technical knockout.

467.757 Procedure when unarmed combatant has fallen through or been knocked through ropes.

467.760 Determination of whether unarmed combatant is down; effect of hanging onto or being held up by ropes.

467.765 Announcement of winner.

467.770 Change of decision after contest or exhibition: Factors considered by Commission.

467.778 Physician’s report to Commission after contest or exhibition; contents.

AMATEUR CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS

467.785 Recognition by Commission; registration and physical examination; preparation of official list of competent judges for boxing; filing notice of contest or exhibition; approval of sanctioning organization; approval required for minor to participate in mixed martial arts.

MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS

467.792 Martial arts involving full contact: Applicability of statutes and regulations; use of official rules; filing of official rules by sponsoring organization or promoter; approval of Commission required.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS

467.795 Conduct of contests and exhibitions; applicability of provisions.

467.7952 Requirements for ring or fenced area; use of video screens.

467.7954 Duration.

467.7956 Weight classes of unarmed combatants; weight loss after weigh-in.

467.796 Method of judging.

467.7961 Adjudication of technical knockout.

467.79615 Adjudication of knockout.

467.7962 Acts constituting fouls.

467.7964 Fouls: Determination and notification of deduction of points.

467.7966 Fouls: Accidental.

467.7968 Authorized results of contests.

DECLARATORY ORDERS AND ADVISORY OPINIONS

467.845 Filing of petition; hearing; issuance.

PROHIBITED ACTS; DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

467.855 Preparations to stop hemorrhaging.

467.875 Solicitation to conduct fraudulent contest or exhibition: Duty to report immediately; ground for disciplinary action for failure to report.

467.885 Grounds for disciplinary action.

467.887 Suspension of license, approval, registration or sanctioning on ground of crime involving moral turpitude.

467.888 Suspension by another jurisdiction may be honored by Commission.

467.889 Suspension or revocation of license for failure to pay fine or monetary penalty or comply with payment plan; placement on list of suspensions.

467.890 Prohibition on dealing with person whose license, approval, registration or sanctioning is suspended or revoked.

467.895 Promoters and matchmakers required to take notice of suspensions listed on registries; effect of suspension or revocation of license, approval, registration or sanctioning.

467.900 Monetary penalties for certain violations; review by Commission.

467.905 Disciplinary action for dishonored check.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

467.915 Conformance to recognized standards of ethical and courteous conduct in proceedings before Commission; exclusion from proceeding for nonconformance; petition to rescind exclusion.

467.920 Service of documents.

467.922 Complaint: Filing; service of copy on respondent.

467.924 Answer; appearance by respondent; waiver; consequences for failure to file answer or appear; authority of Chair.

467.926 Action by Commission upon admission by respondent or other evidence.

467.928 Restrictions on communications between members of Commission and party or representative.

467.930 Representation by attorney.

467.932 Subpoenas: Issuance; contents; service.

467.934 Order to protect party to whom subpoena is directed.

467.936 Procedure for hearing; rules of evidence.

467.938 Introduction of affidavits; cross-examination of affiants.

467.940 Authentication of evidence.

467.942 Testimony of respondent or certain other persons; failure to respond to subpoena.

467.944 Amended or supplemental pleadings.

467.946 Procedure for motions.

467.948 Continuances.

467.950 Rulings by Chair of Commission on preliminary or procedural matters.

467.952 Decision.

467.954 Rehearing.

467.956 Evidentiary standard for findings of fact.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

NAC 467.001 Definitions. (NRS 467.030) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 467.0015 to 467.0038, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Supplied in codification; A by Athletic Comm’n, 12-2-1997; R083-00, 9-22-2000; R062-16, 9-9-2016) — (Substituted in revision for NAC 467.002)

NAC 467.0015 “Anti-doping violation” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Anti-doping violation” means any violation of the provisions of NAC 467.5705 to 467.5735, inclusive.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0017 “Authenticated copy” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Authenticated copy” means a duplicate or copy of an original record certified by a licensed notary public, or the equivalent of a notary public in a foreign jurisdiction, or such other type of copy of the original record as the Chair of the Commission or his or her designee deems to be an authenticated copy of that record.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0018 “Bout” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Bout” means an individual contest or exhibition of unarmed combat.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R032-18, eff. 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.0019 “Chair” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Chair” means the Chair of the Commission designated by the Governor pursuant to NRS 467.030.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R032-18, eff. 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.0021 “Commission” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Commission” means the Nevada Athletic Commission.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-2-97)

NAC 467.0023 “Contest” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Contest” means a contest of unarmed combat.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-2-97)

NAC 467.00255 “Doping control” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Doping control” means all steps and processes involved in the drug testing of unarmed combatants, from test distribution planning through the ultimate disposition of any appeal, including, without limitation, the collection and handling of a sample or specimen, laboratory analysis, therapeutic use exemptions, results management functions and hearings.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.00257 “Drug testing credit” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Drug testing credit” means the credit against the license fee to which a promoter is entitled pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 467.107 for the amount paid by the promoter to the Commission or to an organization sanctioned by the Commission to administer a drug testing program for unarmed combatants.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0026 “Executive Director” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Commission employed pursuant to NRS 467.040.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000)

NAC 467.0027 “Exhibition” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Exhibition” means an engagement in which the participants show or display their skills in unarmed combat.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-2-97; A by R062-16, 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.00275 “In-competition” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “In-competition” means the period commencing 12 hours before the beginning of a program of unarmed combat in which an unarmed combatant is scheduled to participate and ending at the time that the process of collecting samples or specimens from unarmed combatants participating in the program is completed.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.00277 “License fee” defined. (NRS 467.030) “License fee” means the license fee prescribed in subsection 1 of NRS 467.107.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0028 “Manager” defined. (NRS 467.030)

1. “Manager” means a person who:

(a) Undertakes to represent the interest of another person, by contract, agreement or other arrangement, in procuring, arranging or conducting a professional contest or exhibition in which such person is to participate as a contestant;

(b) Directs or controls the professional unarmed combat activities of an unarmed combatant;

(c) Receives or is entitled to receive 10 percent or more of the gross purse or gross income of any professional unarmed combatant for services relating to participation of the unarmed combatant in a professional contest or exhibition; or

(d) Receives compensation for service as an agent or representative of an unarmed combatant.

2. The term does not include an attorney licensed to practice in this State, if his or her participation in such activities is restricted solely to legal representation of the interests of an unarmed combatant as his or her client.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000)

NAC 467.00282 “Marker” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Marker” means a compound, a group of compounds or a biological variable that indicates the use of a prohibited substance or prohibited method.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.00284 “Metabolite” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Metabolite” means any substance produced by a biotransformation process.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.00285 “Mixed martial arts” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Mixed martial arts” means unarmed combat involving the use, subject to any applicable limitations set forth in this chapter, of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts, including, without limitation, grappling, kicking and striking.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R070-01, eff. 8-31-2001)

NAC 467.00288 “Out-of-competition” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Out-of-competition” means any period during which an unarmed combatant is not in-competition.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0029 “Program of unarmed combat” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Program of unarmed combat” means a program of one or more contests or exhibitions.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-2-97)

NAC 467.0030 “Prohibited List” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Prohibited List” means the Prohibited List adopted by reference in NAC 467.011.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.00302 “Prohibited method” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Prohibited method” means any method described as prohibited on the Prohibited List.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.00307 “Prohibited substance” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Prohibited substance” means any substance, or class of substances, identified as prohibited on the Prohibited List.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0032 “Promoter’s drug testing program” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Promoter’s drug testing program” means a drug testing program which is described in subsection 4 of NRS 467.107 and which has been approved by the Commission pursuant to NAC 467.5875.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R032-18, eff. 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.0034 “Respondent” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Respondent” means a person against whom a complaint has been filed pursuant to this chapter.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000)

NAC 467.00345 “Results management function” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Results management function” means any function associated with the prehearing administration of an alleged anti-doping violation, the adjudication of an alleged anti-doping violation, and the determination and application of a penalty for an anti-doping violation.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0035 “Ring official” defined. (NRS 467.030) “Ring official” means any person who performs an official function during the progress of a contest or exhibition.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-2-97)

NAC 467.0036 “Sample or specimen” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Sample or specimen” means any biological material collected for the purposes of doping control.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0038 “Sanctioned drug testing organization” defined. (NRS 467.030, 467.153) “Sanctioned drug testing organization” means an organization sanctioned by the Commission pursuant to NAC 467.584 to administer a drug testing program on behalf of a promoter.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.00395 Interpretation of “contestant,” “promoter,” “purse,” “ticket,” “unarmed combat” and “unarmed combatant.” (NRS 467.030) For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 467 of NRS, the Commission will interpret the term:

1. “Contestant,” as defined in NRS 467.0103, to include any person who is preparing to engage in, who currently is engaged in or who has formerly engaged in unarmed combat for remuneration.

2. “Promoter,” as defined in NRS 467.0104, to include any person who intends or plans to produce, arrange or stage, who is currently producing, arranging or staging, or who has formerly produced, arranged or staged any professional contest or exhibition.

3. “Purse,” as defined in NRS 467.0105, to include the financial guarantee or any other remuneration for which contestants are participating in a contest or exhibition, including, without limitation, the contestant’s share of any payment received for radio broadcasting, television or motion picture rights and any bonus payment or other payment greater than the amount constituting the financial guarantee.

4. “Ticket” to mean a physical or electronic record that grants a person the right to admission to a program of unarmed combat.

5. “Unarmed combat,” as defined in NRS 467.0107, to include boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and any other form of competition in which a blow is usually struck, or a maneuver is usually executed, and which may reasonably be expected to inflict injury.

6. “Unarmed combatant,” as defined in NRS 467.0108:

(a) To include any person who engages in unarmed combat in a contest or exhibition, whether or not the person receives remuneration, including, without limitation, a contestant.

(b) Not to include a person who participates in a contest or exhibition that is exempt from the provisions of this chapter or chapter 467 of NRS pursuant to a specific statute or regulation, including, without limitation, NRS 467.170 and 467.173.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016; A by R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.004 Executive Director: Duties relating to Commission’s representatives and employees; authority to conduct investigations and issue complaints; request for investigation by Attorney General of alleged violation of chapter. (NRS 467.030)

1. The jurisdiction, duties and responsibilities of every representative and employee of the Commission must be established by the Executive Director with the approval of the Commission.

2. Every employee is under the general supervision of the Executive Director.

3. The Executive Director may investigate the conduct of, and issue complaints against, an unarmed combatant, a person who is licensed, approved, registered or sanctioned by the Commission or any other person associated with unarmed combat in this State.

4. The Executive Director, with the approval of the Chair of the Commission, may request an investigation of any alleged violation of this chapter or chapter 467 of NRS by the Office of the Attorney General or any other agency or political subdivision of this State. Any contract for payment or memorandum of understanding to effectuate such an investigation must be approved by the Commission before the investigation commences.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 137, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 11-2-88; R062-16, 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.0045 Member or employee of Commission or other person administering or enforcing chapter prohibited from financial interest in contest, exhibition or unarmed combatant; exception. (NRS 467.030)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a member or employee of the Commission, or any person who administers or enforces the provisions of this chapter or chapter 467 of NRS, may not be a member, shareholder, partner, director or officer of, contract with, receive any compensation from or have a financial interest in any person who sanctions, arranges or promotes a contest or exhibition, or have a financial interest in any unarmed combatant.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit a member or employee of the Commission or a ring official from entering into a contract or receiving payment for supervising or officiating a contest or exhibition.

3. As used in this section, “compensation” does not include the holding of money in escrow for the payment to another person in connection with a contest or exhibition of professional unarmed combat.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.006 Commission may refuse to contract for services of independent contractor; Commission will not delegate results management function. (NRS 467.030)

1. The Commission may refuse to contract for the services of a person as an independent contractor for any reason that does not violate federal or state law.

2. The Commission will not delegate any results management function.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-2-97; A by R062-16, 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.007 Application of provisions of chapter. (NRS 467.030) The provisions of this chapter apply to all contests or exhibitions except as otherwise provided in:

1. A specific statute or regulation; or

2. An official rule that has been adopted by a sponsoring organization for a particular type of unarmed combat if the official rule has been approved by the Commission.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-2-97)

NAC 467.008 Waiver of requirements; alteration of period of time required for action; designation of Commissioner to perform duties of Chair. (NRS 467.030)

1. The Commission may, at its sole discretion, waive a requirement set forth in this chapter for any cause deemed sufficient by the Commission.

2. For good cause deemed sufficient by the Commission, the Chair may alter a period of time prescribed by this chapter in which an action may be taken or must be taken, upon the Chair’s own initiative or upon motion made by a party or other person affected by the prescribed period.

3. The Chair may designate a Commissioner to perform any of the duties of the Chair set forth in this chapter.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000; A by R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.0085 Request for public book or record: Review by Attorney General to determine confidentiality provisions; review and approval for dissemination by Chair, Executive Director or designee of Executive Director. (NRS 467.030)

1. Upon receipt of a request for a public book or record pursuant to chapter 239 of NRS, the Executive Director, the Executive Director’s designee or a person designated by the Commission to respond to the request shall request the Office of the Attorney General to conduct a review of the requested books or records to determine whether:

(a) The requested books or records are public books or records for the purposes of chapter 239 of NRS; and

(b) Any confidentiality provisions prevent the release of the requested books or records, in part or in full.

2. Upon completion of the review by the Office of the Attorney General, the requested books or records must be reviewed and approved for dissemination by the Chair, the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016; A by R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.009 Adoption of certain rules related to boxing, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Thai boxing or other variations of kickboxing. (NRS 467.030)

1. Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, championship contests of boxing and other contests of boxing that the Commission considers to be special events must comply with the Unified Championship Rules adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions, which are hereby adopted by reference. A copy of the Unified Championship Rules may be obtained free of charge from the Commission, 3300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 450, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.

2. Except as otherwise set forth in this chapter, chapter 467 of NRS or in any other rules adopted by the Commission and unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts must comply with the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions, which are hereby adopted by reference. A copy of the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts may be obtained free of charge from the Commission, 3300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 450, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102.

3. Except as otherwise set forth in this chapter, chapter 467 of NRS or in any other rules adopted by the Commission and unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, a contest or exhibition of kickboxing, Muay Thai, Thai boxing or another variation of kickboxing must comply with the official rules of the sanctioning organization that sanctions the contest or exhibition. The official rules of the sanctioning organization that sanctions the contest or exhibition must be submitted to the Commission at the time the promoter of the contest or exhibition files an application for the applicable permit pursuant to NAC 467.167. The Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee may review the official rules of the sanctioning organization and make any changes deemed necessary to protect the health and safety of the unarmed combatants participating in the contest or exhibition and the reputation of unarmed combat in this State, and any such changes must be complied with during the contest or exhibition.

4. If a rule in the Unified Championship Rules, Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts or the official rules of the sanctioning organization that sanctions the contest or exhibition conflicts with a rule set forth in this chapter, chapter 467 of NRS or other rules adopted by the Commission, the rule found in this chapter, chapter 467 of NRS or other rules adopted by the Commission controls.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000; A by R070-01, 8-31-2001; R090-07, 12-4-2007; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.011 Adoption by reference of publications related to program of drug testing and anti-doping. (NRS 467.030, 467.153)

1. The Commission hereby adopts by reference the most recent version of the:

(a) Prohibited List published by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

(b) International Standard for Laboratories published by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

(c) The Technical Documents published by the World Anti-Doping Agency, including, without limitation, Decision Limits for the Confirmatory Quantification of Threshold Substances and Endogenous Anabolic Androgenic Steroids, Measurement and Reporting.

2. A copy of the publications adopted by reference pursuant to subsection 1 is available, free of charge, at the Internet address www.wada-ama.org.

3. If a publication adopted by reference pursuant to subsection 1 is revised, the Commission will review the revision to ensure its suitability for this State. If the Commission determines that the revision is not suitable for this State, the Commission will hold a public hearing to review its determination within 6 months after the date of publication of the revision and give notice of that hearing within 30 days after the date of the publication of the revision. If, after the hearing, the Commission does not revise its determination, the Commission will give notice that the revision is not suitable for this State within 30 days after the hearing. If the Commission does not give such notice, the revision becomes part of the pertinent publication adopted by reference pursuant to subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016; A by R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.0115 Petition for adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of regulation. (NRS 233B.100, 467.030)

1. Any interested person may petition the Commission requesting the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of a regulation of the Commission by submitting to the Commission an original petition and one copy of the petition.

2. The petition must include:

(a) The name and address of the petitioner;

(b) A clear and concise statement of the regulation to be adopted, filed, amended or repealed;

(c) The reason for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of the regulation; and

(d) The statutory authority for the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of the regulation.

3. The Chair shall deny a petition that requests the adoption, filing, amendment or repeal of a regulation before review of the petition by the Commission if:

(a) The original petition is not accompanied by one copy of the petition; or

(b) The petition does not contain the required information.

4. If the Chair does not deny a petition pursuant to subsection 3, the Commission shall, within 30 days after the date on which the petition is filed, review the petition and deny the petition or initiate proceedings for regulation making.

5. The Commission or the Chair shall notify the petitioner in writing of the decision on the petition. If the petition has been denied, the Commission or the Chair shall state the reasons for the denial therein.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R032-18, eff. 1-30-2019)

LICENSING AND REGISTRATION

NAC 467.012 General licensing requirements: Application; acknowledgment of Code of Ethics and Conduct; conditions and agreements; false statements; proof of identity; understanding of drug testing program; appearance before Commission; fee for issuance or renewal; period of validity. (NRS 467.030, 467.100)

1. An application for a license as a:

(a) Professional boxer;

(b) Professional mixed martial artist;

(c) Professional kickboxer;

(d) Any other professional unarmed combatant;

(e) Promoter;

(f) Matchmaker;

(g) Manager;

(h) Second, including a trainer;

(i) Referee;

(j) Judge;

(k) Timekeeper;

(l) Announcer; or

(m) Physician,

Ê must be made in writing on a form supplied by the Commission and signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury. The Commission, in its discretion, may act on an applicant’s request for a license before the form is submitted, but a license must not be issued to the applicant until the applicant complies with the requirements of this subsection.

2. Beginning on the date established by the Commission pursuant to this subsection, an applicant for a license must submit to the Commission a signed copy of the Commission’s Code of Ethics and Conduct for the type of license being sought, acknowledging that the applicant has read and understands the Code, and agrees to comply with its terms. Upon a determination by the Commission that a Code of Ethics and Conduct has been established for each licensing category, the Commission will issue a directive setting forth the date on which the requirement set forth in this subsection becomes effective for that type of license.

3. Each license issued is subject to the conditions and agreements set forth in the application.

4. Any false statement of a material matter in such an application is a ground:

(a) For denial of the application; or

(b) If the license has already been issued, for revocation of the license.

5. Before issuing a license, the Commission or its staff may, when deemed appropriate, require an applicant to provide independent proof of his or her identity such as a photographic identification provided by a governmental authority.

6. Beginning on the date determined by the Commission pursuant to this subsection, before issuing a license, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission an understanding of the Commission’s drug testing program, including, without limitation, an understanding of anti-doping violations and the penalties for those violations set forth in NAC 467.570 to 467.583, inclusive. Upon the determination by the Commission that all educational materials, examinations, forms and other materials necessary for successful implementation of the requirement set forth in this subsection have been developed, the Commission will issue a directive setting forth the date on which the requirement set forth in this subsection becomes effective.

7. The Commission may require an applicant to appear before the Commission to answer questions or provide documents in conjunction with an application for a license.

8. The fee for issuance or renewal of a license:

(a) For a professional boxer is $50.

(b) For a professional mixed martial artist is $50.

(c) For a professional kickboxer is $50.

(d) For any other professional unarmed combatant is $50.

(e) For a matchmaker is $100.

(f) For a manager is $100.

(g) For a second is $50.

(h) For an announcer is $100.

9. Unless the Commission limits the license to a shorter period, a license is valid for the remainder of the calendar year for which it is granted.

10. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a licensee must pay the full renewal fee for a license, regardless of whether the license is limited or conditioned by the Commission. If the Commission later removes the limitation or grants the licensee the same type of license for another period in the same calendar year, the licensee is not required to pay an additional renewal fee for a license within that same calendar year.

[Athletic Comm’n § 64, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-94; 12-2-97; R083-00, 9-22-2000; R070-01, 8-31-2001; R076-03, 12-3-2003; R090-07, 12-4-2007; R062-16, 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.014 Application for license: Request for withdrawal. (NRS 467.030, 467.100)

1. An applicant for a license may file a written request with the Commission to withdraw his or her application at any time before final action upon the application by the Commission.

2. In making a determination on a request to withdraw an application, the Commission may, in its discretion:

(a) Deny the request; or

(b) Grant the request with or without prejudice.

3. If the request for withdrawal is granted with prejudice, the applicant is not eligible to apply again for licensing until 1 year after the date the Commission grants the request.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000)

NAC 467.017 Application for issuance or renewal of license to engage in unarmed combat: Effect of age, experience and physical condition of applicant; review of qualifications of applicant. (NRS 467.030, 467.100)

1. If an applicant for a license to engage in unarmed combat or an unarmed combatant has:

(a) Not reached 18 years of age;

(b) Reached 38 years of age or will reach 38 years of age during the current calendar year;

(c) Competed in more than 425 rounds of unarmed combat in contests or exhibitions sanctioned by the Commission or any other agency that regulates unarmed combat in another jurisdiction; or

(d) Not competed in unarmed combat for at least 36 consecutive months,

Ê the applicant or unarmed combatant must have his or her application for a license or for renewal of a license reviewed by the Commission or, if time does not permit and no concerns about the application have been raised by the Executive Director or any Commissioner, reviewed by the Chair or the Chair’s designee, so that his or her qualifications may be considered before the license is issued or renewed.

2. In addition to the grounds set forth in subsection 1, as deemed necessary by the Commission for any reason, an applicant or unarmed combatant must have his or her application for a license or for renewal of a license reviewed by the Commission or, if time does not permit and no concerns about the application have been raised by the Executive Director, the Executive Director’s designee or any Commissioner, reviewed by the Chair or the Chair’s designee, so that the qualifications of the applicant or unarmed combatant may be considered before the license is issued or renewed.

3. The Commission will not issue or renew a license to engage in unarmed combat to an applicant or unarmed combatant who is found to be blind in one eye or whose vision in one eye is so poor that a physician recommends that the license not be granted or renewed. This rule is effective regardless of how good the vision of the applicant or unarmed combatant may be in the other eye.

4. If an applicant for a license to engage in unarmed combat or an unarmed combatant has suffered a serious head injury, including, but not limited to, a cerebral hemorrhage, the applicant or unarmed combatant must have his or her application for a license or for renewal of a license reviewed by the Commission before a license is issued or renewed.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 60, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R076-03, 12-3-2003; R003-09, 10-27-2009; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.022 Determination of ability to compete in unarmed combat; hearing. (NRS 467.030, 467.100) Before a license to engage in unarmed combat is issued or renewed by the Commission, the applicant or unarmed combatant must satisfy the Commission that he or she has the ability to compete. If the ability of the applicant or the unarmed combatant to compete is questioned for any reason, the Commission may hold a hearing to determine whether the license should be denied, granted or renewed, or granted or renewed on a conditional basis.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 63, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-2-97; R062-16, 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.027 Determination of physical and mental fitness to engage in unarmed combat; examination and testing; submission of results of medical tests required. (NRS 467.030, 467.100)

1. An applicant who has applied for a license to engage in unarmed combat or an unarmed combatant who has applied for renewal of his or her license must:

(a) Be examined by a physician at least 7 days before the date of the first bout in which the applicant or unarmed combatant plans to compete in the calendar year for which the license is valid to establish the physical and mental fitness of the applicant or unarmed combatant for competition and provide a report of that examination to the Commission before that bout;

(b) Provide the Commission with an original or certified copy, or other authenticated copy, of the result of a dilated ophthalmologic eye examination that must have been performed:

(1) By an ophthalmologist who holds an M.D. or D.O.; and

(2) At least 7 days before the date of the first bout in which the unarmed combatant plans to compete in the calendar year for which the license is valid; and

(c) If the applicant or unarmed combatant has had a brain magnetic resonance imaging scan performed within the 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the application for a license or for renewal of the license is submitted, provide the Commission with an original or certified copy, or other authenticated copy, of the result of the brain magnetic resonance imaging scan, unless the applicant or unarmed combatant has previously provided an original or certified copy, or other authenticated copy, of the result to the Commission. If the applicant or unarmed combatant has not had a brain magnetic resonance imaging scan performed within the 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the application for a license or for renewal of the license is submitted, the applicant or unarmed combatant must:

(1) Have a brain magnetic resonance imaging scan performed; and

(2) Provide the Commission with original or certified copies, or other authenticated copies, of the results of the brain magnetic resonance imaging scan before the date of the first bout in which the applicant or unarmed combatant plans to compete in the calendar year for which the license is valid.

2. The first time an applicant applies for a license to engage in unarmed combat, the applicant shall provide the Commission with an original or certified copy, or other authenticated copy, of the result of a cerebral magnetic resonance angiography performed within the 5 years immediately preceding the date on which the application for a license is submitted. The provisions of this subsection must be construed to apply only to the first time an applicant applies for a license to engage in unarmed combat and not to any subsequent application for a license to engage in unarmed combat or renewal of a license to engage in unarmed combat.

3. The information required to be provided to the Commission pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 may be faxed to the Commission or scanned and sent to the Commission by electronic means.

4. An applicant or an unarmed combatant may be required to submit to any examination or testing ordered by the Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director, the Executive Director’s designee or any representative of the Commission.

5. Before the date of the first bout in which an applicant or unarmed combatant plans to compete in the calendar year for which the license is valid, the applicant or unarmed combatant must provide with the application for a license or for renewal of the license an original or certified copy, or other authenticated copy, of a complete blood count and the results of medical tests which:

(a) Were performed by a laboratory not earlier than 30 days before the date on which the application is submitted;

(b) Show that the applicant or unarmed combatant is not infected with the human immunodeficiency virus; and

(c) Show that the applicant or unarmed combatant is not infected with the hepatitis virus.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 62, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R083-00, 9-22-2000; R083-00, 9-22-2000, eff. 1-1-2001; R076-03, 12-3-2003; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.045 Application by amateur for license as professional unarmed combatant: Requirements; record or proof of ability to compete; notarized statement from parent or guardian required for minor. (NRS 467.030, 467.100) A person who engages in unarmed combat as an amateur may apply to become a professional unarmed combatant in Nevada by serving notice of his or her intention in writing at the office of the Commission. In addition to any other information required to be furnished to the Commission pursuant to this chapter or chapter 467 of NRS to apply to become a professional unarmed combatant in Nevada, the person must furnish the Commission with:

1. Proof of the person’s age;

2. The person’s record as an amateur in contests or exhibitions or proof of his or her ability to compete; and

3. If the person has not reached 18 years of age, a signed and notarized statement from the person’s parent or legal guardian authorizing the person to engage in unarmed combat as a professional unarmed combatant.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 157, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R003-09, 10-27-2009; R062-16, 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.052 Application for license as promoter: Requirements; investigation; payment of costs; fees. (NRS 467.030, 467.100)

1. A person applying for a license as a promoter may be required to appear before the Commission and be prepared to prove his or her:

(a) Integrity;

(b) Financial ability to perform the responsibilities involved in the promotion of contests or exhibitions;

(c) Financial stability; and

(d) Knowledge of the responsibilities involved in the promotion of contests or exhibitions.

2. The applicant, or a person he or she has designated if approved by the Commission, must provide all waivers necessary to the conduct of the Commission’s investigation of the applicant’s suitability, including, but not limited to, providing consent to investigate the background of the applicant.

3. The Commission will require the applicant to pay any costs related to an investigation conducted pursuant to this section and may, when deemed appropriate by the Commission, require a deposit of money by the applicant in advance against those costs.

4. The fee for a promoter’s license is $750 per year.

5. The fee for an amateur boxing promoter’s license is $25 per year.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 168, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 1-12-94; 12-2-97; R090-07, 12-4-2007; R062-16, 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.057 Manager may act as second without second’s license. (NRS 467.030, 467.100) A manager licensed by the Commission may act as a second without having a second’s license.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 79, eff. 4-25-78] — (Substituted in revision for NAC 467.350)

NAC 467.062 Referees, judges and timekeepers: Licensing requirements; expiration and renewal of license; membership in or association with sanctioning organization; licensing fees; physical examination and medical testing of referees and judges. (NRS 467.030, 467.100)

1. To qualify for a license as a referee, judge or timekeeper of contests or exhibitions, an applicant must:

(a) Be at least 21 years of age;

(b) Not have been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude; and

(c) Possess such qualifications as the Commission deems necessary.

2. The Commission will determine when additional ring officials are needed and when licensing examinations for ring officials will be conducted.

3. Each license issued pursuant to this section is valid until December 31 of each year. An application for renewal must be submitted to the Commission by December 1 of each year accompanied by the appropriate renewal fee. The renewal of a license is not automatic. The Commission will consider the applicant’s past performance and abilities in evaluating the application for renewal.

4. A ring official may be a member or an associate of a sanctioning organization that does not in any way prohibit or discourage the ring official from being a member or an associate of any other sanctioning organization.

5. The fee for issuance or renewal of a license:

(a) As a judge is $100.

(b) As a timekeeper is $100.

(c) As a referee is $100.

6. Each referee licensed by the Commission must annually undergo a complete physical examination, including an eye examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The licensee must produce all records of the examination at the request of the Commission.

7. Each judge licensed by the Commission:

(a) May be required to submit to or provide proof of a complete physical examination; and

(b) Must annually undergo an eye examination conducted by an optometrist or ophthalmologist and produce all records of the examination at the request of the Commission.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-13-82; A 11-2-88; 1-12-94; 12-2-97; R058-05, 12-29-2005; R090-07, 12-4-2007; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.071 Ringside physicians: Licensing requirements and fees; factors for determining whether to issue or renew license; maintenance of license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine; certification in life-saving procedures; notification to Executive Director or designee of Executive Director of treatment or examination of unarmed combatant. (NRS 467.030, 467.100)

1. Ringside physicians must be licensed annually. The Commission may issue such licenses as the need for the services of ringside physicians is determined by the Commission.

2. To apply for the issuance or renewal of a license as a ringside physician, an applicant must:

(a) Submit an application to the Commission which includes a disclosure of any resolved or pending medical malpractice claims against the applicant and any civil or criminal actions filed against the applicant that have not been previously disclosed to the Commission.

(b) Hold an active license to practice medicine in this State issued by the Board of Medical Examiners or an active license to practice osteopathic medicine issued by the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

(c) Pay a fee of $100.

3. In determining whether to issue or renew a license as a ringside physician, the Commission will consider:

(a) The applicant’s past performance as a ringside physician;

(b) The applicant’s capabilities as a physician;

(c) The status of the applicant’s license with the Board of Medical Examiners, the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine or the medical licensing authority of any other state, including, without limitation, any resolved or pending malpractice claims and any civil or criminal actions filed against the applicant; and

(d) The general and professional reputation of the applicant.

4. A ringside physician must maintain:

(a) An active license to practice medicine in this State issued by the Board of Medical Examiners or an active license to practice osteopathic medicine in this State issued by the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine; and

(b) Certification to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or an equivalent or more advanced certification in advanced life-saving procedures.

5. A ringside physician licensed pursuant to this section must immediately notify the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee if the ringside physician treats or examines an unarmed combatant or an applicant for a license as an unarmed combatant unless the treatment is:

(a) Provided in furtherance of the duties of the ringside physician described in NAC 467.642;

(b) Provided in a medical emergency; or

(c) Otherwise allowed by the Commission.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 11-2-88; A 1-12-94; R083-00, 9-22-2000; R090-07, 12-4-2007; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.073 Registration of sanctioning organizations: Requirement; application; fees; requested information or materials; revocation, suspension or conditioning; renewal; waivers and exceptions. (NRS 467.030, 467.136)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, the Commission may require the registration of a sanctioning organization.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a sanctioning organization required to be registered must submit to the Commission, within 30 days after receipt of notice of the decision of the Commission that the sanctioning organization must be registered:

(a) A completed application for registration on a form provided by the Commission;

(b) An application fee of $1,000; and

(c) Any additional information or material requested by the Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee.

3. A sanctioning organization required to be registered may have its registration revoked, suspended or conditioned by the Commission for:

(a) Failing to provide information as requested by the Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee; or

(b) Any other cause for the revocation, suspension or conditioning of a license set forth in this chapter or chapter 467 of NRS.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a sanctioning organization required to be registered which fails or refuses to file an application for registration as required pursuant to subsection 2 or whose registration has been revoked or suspended by the Commission may not participate, directly or indirectly, in any professional contest or exhibition of unarmed combat.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a sanctioning organization that is registered pursuant to this section must submit to the Commission an annual fee of $1,000 for renewal of its registration.

6. The Chair or his or her designee may waive the requirements of subsections 2, 4 and 5.

7. The provisions of this section do not apply to a sanctioning organization that holds a license as a promoter which is issued by the Commission and which is in good standing.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R076-03, eff. 12-3-2003; A by R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.077 Applicants, licensees and ring officials must submit material to Commission or Executive Director as directed. (NRS 467.030) Any ring official, any person licensed by the Commission and any applicant for a license must submit to the Commission any forms, records and statements at the times and manner as directed by the Commission or the Executive Director.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 135, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A by R062-16, 9-9-2016) — (Substituted in revision for NAC 467.575)

NAC 467.0775 Notice to Commission of citation, arrest or conviction for domestic violence of certain applicants or licensees; consequences for failure to comply. (NRS 467.030)

1. An applicant for a license listed under subsection 1 of NAC 467.012 must state on his or her application whether the applicant has ever been cited, arrested or convicted for domestic violence.

2. A licensee shall, within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of the relevant event, report to the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee any citation, arrest or conviction for domestic violence that occurs after the licensee has been issued his or her license.

3. If the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee receives information that an applicant for a license listed under subsection 1 of NAC 467.012 or a licensee has been cited, arrested or convicted for domestic violence, regardless of how the information is received, the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee shall review the information and determine:

(a) For an applicant, whether or not to recommend denial of the application for a license pursuant to NAC 467.082.

(b) For a licensee, whether or not to recommend disciplinary action against the licensee to the Commission pursuant to NAC 467.885.

4. As used in this section, “domestic violence” means an act described in NRS 33.018.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R032-18, eff. 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.078 Notice to Commission of change of address of licensee; disciplinary action for failure to comply. (NRS 467.030) Not later than 30 days after a licensee changes the address which is listed in the licensee’s most recent application or which is listed in any subsequent notice provided to the Commission by the licensee pursuant to this section, the licensee must provide the new address to the Commission. A licensee who fails to comply with the provisions of this section is subject to disciplinary action by the Commission.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016; A by R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.079 Written notice to Commission of proposed change in ownership of promoter or change in officers, managers or directors of promoter: Content; approval or disapproval by Commission; revocation of license or disciplinary action for failure to comply. (NRS 467.030)

1. Within 30 days after a change in the ownership of a promoter or a change in the officers, managers or directors of a promoter, the promoter must notify the Commission in writing of the proposed change. Such written notification must include complete information pertaining to the relevant change, including, without limitation:

(a) The specific details of the change in ownership or ownership interest;

(b) The name and address of any new owner, officer, manager or director of the promoter; and

(c) Any other information relevant to the change.

2. The Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee may request, and the promoter shall provide, additional information required to evaluate the relevant change, including, without limitation, the financial or criminal history of any new owner, officer, manager or director.

3. Upon the recommendation of the Executive Director, the Commission may approve or disapprove a change in ownership of a promoter or a change in an officer, manager or director of a promoter, as applicable.

4. If the Commission finds the new owner, officer, manager or director unsuitable for any reason and disapproves the proposed change, the owner, officer, manager or director must immediately divest himself or herself of any ownership interest in the promoter and resign from any position held with the promoter.

5. Any person found unsuitable by the Commission under this section may not have any involvement, whatsoever, with the promoter.

6. Any violation of this section shall be deemed to constitute an unsuitable method of operation by the promoter and grounds for revocation of any license issued to the promoter or other disciplinary action by the Commission.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R062-16, eff. 9-9-2016; A by R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.082 Grounds for denial of application for license. (NRS 467.030, 467.080, 467.100) The Commission may deny the application of an applicant if it finds that the applicant has performed any act which would, if performed by a licensee, subject the licensee to discipline pursuant to NAC 467.885.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 155, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R083-00, 9-22-2000)

NAC 467.087 Application for new license or petition for reinstatement of license after denial, revocation or suspension; petition for reinstatement after anti-doping violation; applicant required to pay in full all fees and fines. (NRS 467.030, 467.080, 467.100, 467.159)

1. Unless the Commission specifies otherwise, any applicant who has been denied a license by the Commission may not file a similar application until 1 year after denial by the Commission and the applicant has paid in full all fees and fines imposed on the applicant by the Commission.

2. A person who has had his or her license revoked may not petition for reinstatement or apply for a new license until 1 year after the revocation and the petitioner has paid in full all fees and fines imposed on the petitioner by the Commission or entered into a payment plan for such fees or fines that is approved by the Chair of the Commission and the Executive Director. If the petitioner files a petition for reinstatement after the 1-year period required pursuant to this subsection, and the Commission denies the request, the petitioner may not petition again for reinstatement until 1 year after the denial.

3. A person who has had his or her license suspended for a period of 1 year or less may not file a petition for reinstatement or an application for a new license until the period of the suspension has expired and the petitioner or applicant has paid in full all fees and fines imposed on him or her by the Commission.

4. A person who has had his or her license suspended for a period of more than 1 year may not file a petition for reinstatement or an application for a new license until 1 year after the suspension was ordered and the petitioner or applicant has paid in full all fees and fines imposed on him or her by the Commission. If the petitioner or applicant files a petition for reinstatement or an application for a new license after the 1-year period required pursuant to this subsection, and the Commission denies the request, the petitioner may not petition again for reinstatement or apply again for a new license until 1 year after the denial or until the suspension has expired, whichever is less.

5. A person who has had his or her license suspended for any period because of an anti-doping violation may not file a petition for reinstatement or an application for a new license unless the petitioner or applicant has:

(a) Submitted to the Commission documentation from a laboratory approved by the Commission or approved and accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency indicating that a test performed on a sample or specimen obtained from the petitioner or applicant did not indicate the presence of a prohibited substance or the use of a prohibited method; and

(b) Paid all fees and fines imposed on him or her by the Commission.

6. The Commission may deny a petition or application that is not filed in accordance with this section without a hearing.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 156, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A by R083-00, 9-22-2000; R076-03, 12-3-2003; R062-16, 9-9-2016)

NAC 467.089 Effect of expiration of license, approval, registration or sanctioning on jurisdiction of Commission. (NRS 467.030) The expiration of a license, approval, registration or sanctioning granted by the Commission does not deprive the Commission of jurisdiction to:

1. Proceed with an investigation of any person associated with unarmed combat in this State;

2. Proceed with an action or disciplinary proceeding against any person associated with unarmed combat in this State;

3. Render a decision to suspend or revoke the license, approval, registration or sanctioning, as applicable; or

4. Otherwise discipline any licensee, person approved, registered or sanctioned by the Commission, or any person otherwise associated with unarmed combat in this State, including, without limitation, banning such a person from participation in unarmed combat in this State for any period of time, including, without limitation, a lifetime ban from participation in unarmed combat in this State.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000; A by R062-16, 9-9-2016)

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

NAC 467.093 Unarmed combatants: Issuance of identification card; card may not be substituted for license; presentation of card at weigh-in; disciplinary action for falsification or misuse of card. (NRS 467.030)

1. The Commission will issue an identification card for the purpose of registration of all unarmed combatants.

2. The Commission will issue an identification card to each unarmed combatant who applies for such a card. The unarmed combatant shall provide a recent photograph for the identification card and any other information that is requested by the Commission. After an identification card is issued, the unarmed combatant shall provide any information for the identification card that is requested by the Commission, including, but not limited to, a new or more recent photograph.

3. An identification card may not be substituted for the license to engage in unarmed combat held by the unarmed combatant.

4. An unarmed combatant shall present his or her identification card to the Commission’s representative at weigh-in for a contest or exhibition and at any other time ordered by the Commission or its representative.

5. An unarmed combatant may be subject to disciplinary action by the Commission if the unarmed combatant:

(a) Provides false information for an identification card or falsifies or attempts to falsify an identification card, or aids in such acts;

(b) Uses or attempts to use an identification card in an unlawful manner or in a manner that is not in the best interests of unarmed combat, or aids in such use; or

(c) Otherwise violates the provisions of this section.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 12-2-97; A by R062-16, 9-9-2016)

CONTRACTS AND FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

NAC 467.102 Contract between manager and unarmed combatant: Filing with Commission; general requirements; authority of managers; assignment. (NRS 467.030)

1. The Commission may refuse to honor a contract between a manager and an unarmed combatant unless it is filed with the Commission at least 72 hours before a scheduled contest or exhibition and it complies with the requirements of this section.

2. A manager may not contract to receive the services of an unarmed combatant under his or her management for a contest or exhibition which is scheduled to take place after the expiration of the contract.

3. The Commission may honor a contract that is not executed and notarized on a form provided by the Commission if the terms of the contract comply with the requirements of this section. If the terms of the contract exceed the limitations contained in this section, the Commission may honor the contract to the extent of those limitations.

4. If the term of a contract between a manager and an unarmed combatant is for a period of more than 4 years, the Commission:

(a) May, in its discretion, honor the contract for a period of not more than 4 years.

(b) Will not honor the contract for a period of more than 4 years.

5. A manager may not negotiate or sign for contests or exhibitions for an unarmed combatant who is not under contract to the manager. An unarmed combatant who does not have a contract with a licensed manager must sign for his or her own contest or exhibition and sign the receipt for his or her own purse.

6. A manager or managers may not participate separately or collectively in more than 33 1/3 percent of the earnings of the unarmed combatant in the ring.

7. An interest, other than a monetary interest, which an unarmed combatant or a manager has in a contract may not be assigned unless:

(a) A written assignment, signed by the unarmed combatant and the manager, is submitted to the Commission; and

(b) The Chair or the Chair’s designee approves the assignment.

8. At the discretion of the Commission, any contract or agreement required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to this section may be submitted to the Commission by electronic means.

[Athletic Comm’n, §§ 56-59, 61, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R076-03, 12-3-2003; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.103 Arbitration: Contract; notice; procedure; telephonic appearance; hearing; evidence; right to attorney; immunity. (NRS 467.030)

1. A contract between an unarmed combatant and a manager that is executed and notarized on a form provided by the Commission may provide for binding arbitration of disputes. The Commission may, in its discretion, provide for binding arbitration on a contract that is not executed and notarized on a form provided by the Commission if the interested parties agree to binding arbitration.

2. A party seeking arbitration of a contract must initiate the arbitration process by serving a notice of arbitration to the other party or parties to the agreement by personal service or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. The notice of arbitration must describe the nature of the controversy and the remedy sought. After a party provides proof of service of the notice of arbitration to the Commission, the Chair shall, in his or her discretion, appoint a representative of the Commission to conduct the arbitration.

3. The arbitrator may conduct the arbitration in such manner as the arbitrator considers appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the proceeding, in accordance with the following:

(a) The authority conferred upon the arbitrator includes, without limitation, the power to hold conferences with the parties to the arbitral proceeding before the hearing and the power to determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality and weight of any evidence.

(b) The arbitrator may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness and for the production of records and other evidence at the hearing. If the arbitrator issues a subpoena, the arbitrator must serve the subpoena by personal service or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. All laws compelling a person under subpoena to testify as a witness, as well as all associated fees, apply to the arbitration as if the controversy were the subject of a civil action in the courts of this State.

(c) The arbitrator may permit such discovery as the arbitrator decides is appropriate in the circumstances, taking into account the needs of the parties to the arbitral proceeding and other affected persons, and the desirability of making the proceeding fair, expeditious and cost-effective.

(d) The arbitrator may issue a protective order to prevent the disclosure of privileged information, confidential information, trade secrets and other information protected from disclosure to the extent a court could if the controversy were the subject of a civil action in the courts of this State.

4. If a party to the arbitration seeks to make its appearance at the arbitration telephonically, that party must obtain permission from the arbitrator. Requests for telephonic appearances must be submitted to the arbitrator at least 48 hours before the scheduled start of the arbitration.

5. The arbitrator shall set a date, time, and location for the hearing and shall, not less than 5 days before the time of the hearing, give notice of the hearing. Unless a party to the arbitral proceeding makes an objection to lack or insufficiency of notice before the beginning of the hearing, the party’s appearance at the hearing waives the objection. The arbitrator has the discretion to grant any continuance of the hearing.

6. The arbitrator may hear and decide the controversy upon the evidence produced although a party who was duly notified of the arbitral proceeding did not appear.

7. A party to an arbitral proceeding may be represented by an attorney.

8. An arbitrator acting in that capacity pursuant to this section is immune from civil liability to the same extent as a judge of a court in this State who is acting in a judicial capacity.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R032-18, eff. 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.104 Promoter and certain others prohibited from acting as manager of unarmed combatant and from holding certain financial interests. (NRS 467.030) An unarmed combatant may not have a promoter or any of its members, stockholders, officials, matchmakers or assistant matchmakers:

1. Act directly or indirectly as his or her manager; or

2. Hold any financial interest in the unarmed combatant’s management or earnings from contests or exhibitions.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 149, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 12-2-97) — (Substituted in revision for NAC 467.870)

NAC 467.112 Bout agreement between promoter and unarmed combatant: Form; prohibited provision. (NRS 467.030, 467.120)

1. The bout agreement between a promoter and an unarmed combatant must be executed on a form provided by the Commission.

2. A bout agreement which provides that an unarmed combatant is to pay for the services of his or her opponent is prohibited.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 86, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R058-05, 12-29-2005)

NAC 467.117 Provisions for filing of bout agreements; filing of agreements between contestants; waiver of deadlines for filing. (NRS 467.030, 467.120)

1. A bout agreement between a promoter and an unarmed combatant for the main event of a program of unarmed combat must be placed on file with the Commission at least 7 calendar days before the program unless the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee waives the deadline for good cause shown.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, bout agreements between promoters and unarmed combatants who will be contending in a contest or exhibition must be filed before the scheduled time for weighing in.

3. Any agreement between contestants for a contest or exhibition must be placed on file with the Commission at least 7 calendar days before the contest or exhibition unless the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee waives the deadline for good cause shown.

4. At the discretion of the Commission, any agreement required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to this section may be filed with the Commission by electronic means.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 84, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.122 Payment of unarmed combatant working on percentage basis; calculation of net receipts. (NRS 467.030, 467.120) Each unarmed combatant working on a percentage basis must be paid on the basis of the net receipts of each contest or exhibition after state and federal taxes, ring expenses and the price of complimentary tickets upon which a price is specified have been deducted.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 88, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-2-97)

NAC 467.127 Limitations on promoter creating debt on behalf of or advancing money to unarmed combatant or manager. (NRS 467.030, 467.130)

1. A promoter licensed by the Commission shall not directly or indirectly make any loan or advance to an unarmed combatant or a manager without the express written permission of the Chair except as otherwise provided in NRS 467.130.

2. A promoter shall not, directly or indirectly, create any indebtedness that becomes the obligation of an unarmed combatant or a manager unless the promoter has the express written permission of the Chair for that action.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 153, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R083-00, 9-22-2000; R076-03, 12-3-2003; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.132 Failure of unarmed combatant to appear for contest or exhibition; disciplinary action; effect on bout agreement. (NRS 467.030) An unarmed combatant who fails to appear in a contest or exhibition in which he or she signed a bout agreement to appear, without a written excuse determined to be valid by the Commission or a certificate from a physician designated by the Commission in advance in case of physical disability, is subject to disciplinary action. An unarmed combatant who files a certificate from a physician designated by the Commission stating that he or she is unable to fulfill a bout agreement because of physical disability shall, on being restored to the eligible list, fulfill the bout agreement with the same opponent or a suitable substitute specified in the bout agreement within a reasonable time, as determined by the Commission, unless the unarmed combatant is released from the bout agreement by mutual agreement.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 87, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-2-97)

NAC 467.137 Payment of unarmed combatant: Permissible withholding and deduction; effect of arbitration or litigation; assignment. (NRS 467.030, 467.120)

1. An unarmed combatant must be paid in full according to his or her bout agreement and no part of his or her remuneration may be withheld except by order of the Commission, nor may any part of the remuneration be returned through arrangement with his or her manager to any matchmaker or promoter, except as otherwise provided in this section.

2. A promoter may withhold from the purse of an unarmed combatant any money:

(a) Advanced to the unarmed combatant pursuant to NAC 467.127; or

(b) Authorized to be withheld pursuant to subsection 4 of NAC 467.142.

3. A manager’s share of the purse may, with the approval of the unarmed combatant, be deducted and paid to the manager if the management contract so specifies and the management contract complies with the requirements of NAC 467.102.

4. If arbitration of a contract entered into by a manager and an unarmed combatant is pending before the Commission or if the contract is in litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction, the Commission may:

(a) Withhold the amount in dispute until resolution of the dispute; or

(b) Deposit the disputed amount with the clerk of the court in which the litigation is pending.

5. A manager or an unarmed combatant may, on a form approved by the Commission or the Executive Director of the Commission, assign his or her monetary interest in a contract or bout agreement.

[Athletic Comm’n, §§ 89 & 90, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R076-03, 12-3-2003)

NAC 467.142 Payment of purse: Time and manner; permissible withholding; payment by electronic means. (NRS 467.030, 467.120)

1. All payment of purses must be made:

(a) Immediately after the contest or exhibition; or

(b) If the unarmed combatant is to receive a percentage of the net receipts, immediately after that percentage is determined by a person designated by the Commission, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, before the start of a contest or exhibition, the promoter shall deliver to the Commission, checks, letters of credit or another method of payment that is approved by the Commission for distribution to the entitled persons. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, all methods of payment other than checks must be described to the Commission not later than 10 days before the date of the contest or exhibition.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, immediately after the contest or exhibition, the person designated by the Commission will release the payments to the entitled persons and will obtain their signatures on a list in which they acknowledge the payment.

4. The promoter may withhold an amount of not more than 10 percent of the purse for payment of expenses incurred by the unarmed combatant. A reconciliation of those expenses and payment of the undistributed portion of the purse must be made to the Commission within 5 working days after the contest or exhibition. The reconciliation must bear written approval of the unarmed combatant before it is submitted or include a sufficiently detailed explanation of the payment to establish to the satisfaction of the Commission a reconciliation of expenses and payments. If good cause is shown, the Chair or his or her designee may grant an extension of the date for reconciliation for a period not to exceed 30 days after the contest or exhibition.

5. At the discretion of the Commission, the Commission may authorize a promoter to pay a purse by electronic means, including, without limitation, wire transfer. If a purse is paid by electronic means, the promoter must provide the Commission with proof that the purse was paid to an unarmed combatant by electronic means.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 91, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.147 Withholding payment of purse pending disciplinary action against unarmed combatant; duties of promoter. (NRS 467.030, 467.135)

1. At any time before the award of a purse to an unarmed combatant, a Commissioner or a person designated by the Commission may specify any amount which must be retained from the purse of the unarmed combatant and transferred from the promoter to the Commission. The money transferred to the Commission will not be given to the unarmed combatant until the Commission determines that no penalty will be prescribed pursuant to NRS 467.158 for any action or condition of the unarmed combatant. Any amount so specified is not a limitation upon the amount of a penalty which may be prescribed pursuant to NRS 467.158.

2. If the Commission orders any amount of the purse of the unarmed combatant to be transferred from the promoter to the Commission pursuant to subsection 1, the promoter shall transfer the money to the Commission by use of a cashier’s check made payable to the Commission, unless the Commission approves another method for the transfer of the money.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n, eff. 11-2-88; A 12-2-97)

NAC 467.149 Insurance coverage. (NRS 467.030, 467.125)

1. The promoter of a contest or exhibition shall provide primary insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000 or more for each licensed contestant to provide medical, surgical and hospital care for licensed contestants who are injured while engaged in a contest or exhibition.

2. The terms of the insurance coverage must not require the contestant to pay a deductible for the medical, surgical or hospital care for injuries he or she sustains while engaged in a contest or exhibition.

3. If a licensed contestant pays for the medical, surgical or hospital care, the insurance proceeds must be paid to the contestant or the contestant’s beneficiaries as reimbursement for the payment.

4. A person who promotes an amateur contest or exhibition shall provide primary insurance coverage in the amount of $25,000 or more for each unarmed combatant who is not a licensed contestant to provide medical, surgical and hospital care for unarmed combatants who are injured while engaged in an amateur contest or exhibition.

5. A promoter or a person who promotes an amateur contest or exhibition shall provide excess insurance coverage under the terms set forth in this section if:

(a) He or she provides written proof that primary insurance coverage is not available for purposes of this section; and

(b) He or she provides such proof to the Commission at least 15 days prior to the contest or exhibition.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000; A by R003-09, 10-27-2009)

NAC 467.151 Payment of certain fees for tickets sold for admission to live professional contest of unarmed combat; grants to organizations that promote amateur contests or exhibitions. (NRS 467.030, 467.108)

1. Not later than 20 calendar days after the completion of a live professional contest, match or exhibition is held in this State, the promoter shall pay the fees required by subsections 1 and 2 of NRS 467.108 to the Commission:

(a) If the amount of the fees is less than $10,000, by check, money order or electronic transfer.

(b) If the amount of the fees is $10,000 or more, by electronic transfer.

2. To apply for a grant from money collected pursuant to NRS 467.108, an organization that promotes amateur contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat in this State must submit an application to the Executive Director on a form prescribed by the Executive Director.

3. After considering an application for a grant, the Commission may:

(a) Award the grant, in whole or in part;

(b) Refuse to award the grant; or

(c) Require the Executive Director or the organization applying for the grant to submit supplemental information.

4. When determining whether to award a grant, the Commission will consider:

(a) The need for, and the propriety of, the grant requested;

(b) The recommendation of the Executive Director;

(c) Previous grants to, and the accounting procedures of, the requesting organization;

(d) The benefits to amateur unarmed combat in this State to be derived from a requested grant; and

(e) The current and prospective balance of the total amount of money collected pursuant to NRS 467.108.

(Added to NAC by Athletic Comm’n by R083-00, eff. 9-22-2000; A by R090-07, 12-4-2007; R003-09, 10-27-2009; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

ARRANGING AND PROMOTING PROGRAMS OF UNARMED COMBAT

NAC 467.162 Surety bond. (NRS 467.030, 467.080)

1. A promoter who applies for a license to present a program of unarmed combat may be required to furnish a surety bond to the Commission in an amount deemed by the Commission to be adequate to ensure reimbursement to the purchasers of tickets for the program.

2. The promoter may apply one bond to more than one location if no more than one location covered by the same bond is scheduled for a program on any given calendar date.

3. Each bond may be conditioned for the payment to the Commission of a sum equivalent to the total sale of tickets:

(a) If the main event is not held on the date advertised, unless the event is subsequently held on a date fixed by the Commission; and

(b) If the main event is neither held on the original date advertised nor on a subsequent date fixed by the Commission.

Ê The sum is due within 15 days after default, to ensure reimbursement to the purchasers of tickets for the program, if the reimbursement of purchasers of tickets is ordered by the Commission.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 67, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 12-2-97)

NAC 467.167 Permit: Submission of application for approval of program and date; contents; payment of fee; factors for consideration whether to approve; consequences for cancellation of program; revocation, conditioning or modification. (NRS 467.030, 467.105)

1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 467.169, a promoter shall not hold a program of unarmed combat unless, before the program is held:

(a) The promoter submits to the Commission an application for a permit, as required by NRS 467.105, and for approval of the date for the program; and

(b) The Commission approves the permit and the date for the program.

2. An application for a permit must include, without limitation:

(a) The proposed site for the event;

(b) A listing of all title fights to be held on the program;

(c) If the program will be televised, each network on which the program will be televised; and

(d) If the program involves kickboxing, Muay Thai, Thai boxing or another variation of kickboxing, a copy of the official rules of the sanctioning organization that sanctions the contest or exhibition which must be complied with pursuant to subsection 3 of NAC 467.009.

3. The application must be accompanied by the permit fee required by NRS 467.105.

4. In determining whether to approve a permit for a program of unarmed combat, the Commission may consider the best interest of the State, including, without limitation:

(a) The financial effect of the program on the Commission;

(b) The well-being of the staff of the Commission; and

(c) The effect of the program on the reputation of unarmed combat.

5. The Commission is not required to approve a program of unarmed combat on the sole basis that the Commission has not approved a program of unarmed combat for the date for which the application is submitted.

6. If the program of unarmed combat is cancelled for any reason, the promoter is not entitled to a refund of any portion of the permit fee required by NRS 467.105.

7. Upon request by a Commissioner, the Chair or the Executive Director, the Commission may hold a hearing to consider the revocation, conditioning or modification of any permit issued by the Commission pursuant to this section or NAC 467.177.

8. If the Commission conducts a hearing pursuant to a request made pursuant to subsection 7, the Commission may determine whether or not to revoke, condition or modify any permit issued by the Commission pursuant to this section or NAC 467.177, for any reason and in any manner deemed reasonable by the Commission. In making this determination, the Commission may consider any relevant information, including, without limitation:

(a) The financial viability of the program of unarmed combat for which the permit was issued;

(b) The likelihood that the program of unarmed combat for which the permit was issued will take place; and

(c) The interests of this State.

[Athletic Comm’n, § 186, eff. 4-25-78] — (NAC A 12-13-82; 11-2-88; 12-2-97; R083-00, 9-22-2000; R062-16, 9-9-2016; R032-18, 1-30-2019)

NAC 467.169 Permit for program with anticipated large gross receipts. (NRS 467.030, 467.105) If, based upon the seating capacity of the venue and the proposed scale for prices of tickets, the total gross receipts from admission fees for a program of unarmed combat may reasonably exceed $2,000,000, the Chair or Executive Director may require that the following information be provided to the Commission b