30 Miss. Code. R. 301-1.5

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 30-301-1.5 - Promoter Requirements

A. The promoter is the person(s) responsible for promoting, publicizing, producing, organizing and conducting an event.

B. Upon license approval, each promoter shall deposit $500 with the Commission as non-refundable gate fees. Wrestling shall be excluded.

C. Promoter applicant shall have 2 years of experience with the event they are promoting and must have participated in a minimum of 6 events in a licensed position.

D. Promoter applicant shall be thoroughly familiar with the rules and regulations of the Mississippi Athletic Commission.

E. First time promoter applicant shall collect 30 signatures of fighters with recorded wins on a Commission approved petition.

F. First time promoter applicant shall provide the Commission with proof of sufficient financial resources to hold their event and must provide a sufficient promoting plan.

G. First time promoter applicant shall provide the Commission with a letter of reference from any Mississippi licensed promoter or from any State Commission.

H. Applicant must have a track record of honest and quality promotions with all former promotions.

I. Additional background information from the applicant may be required.

J. Applicant shall apply only one time within each fiscal year.

K. Promoter shall have a valid telephone number, address, and email address.

L. Promoter must have an updated web site with information about their promotion.

M. Promoter shall have full control over each event being promoted.

N. Each contestant and official shall be paid immediately following the event.

O. All events shall be promoted at a non-smoking venue.

P. All events shall be held in venues with no less than 500 seats.

Q. Promoter shall not permit drinks to be dispensed on the floor of the arena nor on the premises except in approved containers approved by the Commission.

R. The promoter shall be responsible for verifying to the Commission the identity, fight record and suspensions of all contestants. A promoter shall be responsible for the accuracy of the names and records of the participants in all publicity or promotional material. The list of contestants shall be submitted 10 days before event. Any bout changes within the ten (10) days of the scheduled event shall result in a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per bout. Changes or substitutions may be made without a fee, if said change is for good cause and is approved by the Commission.

S. No licensed promoter shall operate or attempt to operate as a straw promoter. The person(s) responsible for promoting, publicizing, producing, organizing and conducting an event shall be the one to obtain the license.

T. Promoter must produce quality events.

U. All contracts relating to the event must be made with the promoter.

V. Each promoter shall be automatically suspended upon the completion of their event until all fees and costs are paid to the Commission and all financial obligations are met.

W. The promoter is responsible for full contractual payment to all contestants.

X. Promoters shall supply the following equipment:

1) Ring for boxing, tough-man, or kickboxing. The ring shall be no less than 16 or more than 24 feet square when measured inside the line of the ropes. The apron of the ring shall extend beyond the ropes by approximately two feet. The ring shall be equipped with four ropes with spacer ties on each side of the ring to secure the ropes. The ring floor shall have a padding approved by the Commission. The padding shall extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform and shall be covered with canvas or other approved material. The corners of the ring shall have all hard objects in reach of the competitors securely padded. The Commission shall approve the boxing ring. (This rule excludes submission-wrestling cage).

2) Buckets for use by each contestant.

3) Stools in each corner for use by the trainers and contestants.

4) Tables with seats surrounding the ring for the exclusive use and assignment of the Commission.

5) Approved scales for weigh-in that measure in tenths of one pound.

6) A gong or bell for the timekeeper.

7) A public address system.

8) Three stools for the judges.

9) Sufficient bout sheets for officials and Commission.

10) Numbered ring cards for each round.

11) Separate dressing rooms for men and women.

12) Electricity supplied at the ring for the Commission.

13) An ambulance or medical personnel with appropriate resuscitation equipment on site at all times.

14) Physicians at ringside while bouts take place.

15) Latex gloves for referee and medical personnel.

16) Towels for contestants and trainers.

17) Water in each corner for contestant.

30 Miss. Code. R. 301-1.5

Miss. Code Ann. 75-75-105

Amended 12/30/2023