N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.4.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 15.6.4.8 - DUTY TO SAFEGUARD BUILDING, PREMISES, AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES

A. Duty to safeguard premises: All promoters licensed by the commission are required to assure the commission that all necessary arrangements have been made to safeguard the premises where unarmed combat contests, wrestling or martial arts exhibitions are to be conducted in order to ensure that adequate protection is provided by state licensed uniformed security guards and companies, law enforcement agency or security guards exempt from licensure pursuant to the Private Investigations Act 61-27B-4 to prevent riot, stampede, or disorderly conduct on the premises.

(1) Any disorderly conduct, act of assault or breach of decorum on the part of any commission licensee is prohibited.

(2) Any violation of this section by a commission licensee shall subject the licensee to penalties as deemed appropriate by the commission.

B. Building equipment and safety requirements: All premises, buildings, or structures used or intended for use in holding or televising unarmed combat boxing, wrestling, or martial arts matches or exhibitions shall:

(1) be properly ventilated;

(2)[RESERVED]

(3) provide an adequate fire alert system, fire extinguishers, emergency and fire exits; and

(4) shall, in all manner, conform to the laws, ordinances, building codes and regulations pertaining to buildings in the village, town, city or state where the building is situated.

C. Sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises: Alcoholic beverages may be sold at a match or event only by special permission of the commission.

(1) The commission may allow the sale of alcoholic beverages and limit the content of sales at each event.

(2) If sale of alcoholic beverages at an event is approved by the commission, there must be a valid license to sell alcohol in place issued by the proper state licensing agency.

(3) If an unruly crowd or incident occurs at any event where the sale of alcoholic beverages has been approved by the commission, the official in charge of the event may immediately suspend the sales of alcoholic beverages.

(4) No alcohol is allowed within the technical zone.

D. Ambulance at live events: The promoter shall ensure that there is an ambulance on stand-by or medical personnel with appropriate resuscitation equipment at ringside at all live unarmed combat, boxing, wrestling, or full contact karate or kickboxing events.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.6.4.8

15.6.4.8 NMAC - N, 03-23-2002; A, 08-26-2012