Bill > LB635

This bill expands the regulatory authority of the State Athletic Commissioner to include several additional combat sports, specifically professional and amateur bare-knuckle mixed martial arts, professional mixed martial arts on ice, professional and amateur muay thai, and amateur kickboxing. The bill modifies existing statutes to incorporate these new sports into the commissioner's oversight, which includes granting licenses, setting fees, establishing rules, and managing competitions. The changes require promoters and participants in these newly covered sports to obtain appropriate licenses, pay required fees (ranging from $10 to $300 depending on the type of license), and comply with existing regulations such as physical examinations, performance standards, and banned substance rules. The bill also maintains the commissioner's existing powers to fine participants, suspend licenses, and control the number of matches held, while ensuring that all competitions in these sports are conducted safely and professionally. Notably, the bill applies to matches where an admission fee is charged and requires licensed referees, physicians, and other officials to be present during competitions.

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