Section 9-23-307 - Approval to hold contest or promotion - Bond required(1) An application to hold a contest or multiple contests as part of a single promotion shall be made by a licensed promoter to the commission on forms provided by the commission.(2) The application shall be accompanied by a contest fee determined by the commission under Section 63J-1-505.(3)(a) The commission may approve or deny approval to hold a contest or promotion permitted under this chapter.(b) Provisional approval under Subsection (3)(a) shall be granted upon a determination by the commission that:(i) the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed;(ii) a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection (6) has been posted by the promoter of the contest or promotion; and(iii) the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.(4)(a) Final approval to hold a contest or promotion may not be granted unless the commission receives, not less than seven days before the day of the contest with 10 or more rounds: (i) proof of a negative HIV test performed not more than 180 days before the day of the contest for each contestant;(ii) a copy of each contestant's federal identification card;(iii) a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the contest;(iv) a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest;(v) a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and(vi) the name of the physician selected from among a list of registered and commission-approved ringside physicians who shall act as ringside physician for the contest.(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), the commission may approve a contest or promotion if the requirements under Subsection (4)(a) are not met because of unforeseen circumstances beyond the promoter's control.(5) Final approval for a contest under 10 rounds in duration may be granted as determined by the commission after receiving the materials identified in Subsection (4) at a time determined by the commission.(6) An applicant shall post a surety bond or cashier's check with the commission in the greater of $10,000 or the amount of the purse, providing for forfeiture and disbursement of the proceeds if the applicant fails to comply with: (a) the requirements of this chapter; or(b) rules made under this chapter relating to the promotion or conduct of the contest or promotion.Renumbered from § 63N-10-307 by Chapter 362, 2022 General Session ,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2022.Renumbered from § 63C-11-307 by Chapter 283, 2015 General Session ,§ 248, eff. 5/12/2015.Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 369, 2009 General Session