19 NYCRR Part 214 - Department of State

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19 NYCRR 214.1 - Purpose

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NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

The purpose of this Part is to establish a process by which entities may be licensed as recognized and approved by the commission to serve as authorized sanctioning entities to supervise and oversee the conduct of certain authorized combative sports in the State of New York.

19 NYCRR 214.2 - Definitions

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NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

As used within this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings provided herein:

(a)Commission means the New York State Athletic Commission or a duly authorized representative thereof.

(b)Authorized sanctioning entity shall mean an entity licensed as such by the commission to supervise and oversee the conduct of one or more specific authorized combative sport(s).

(c)Entity means a person, organization, partnership, limited liability company or corporation.

19 NYCRR 214.3 - License required

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

No entity shall sanction or hold a match, exhibition or otherwise oversee or conduct a combative sport without having been authorized to do so by the commission.

19 NYCRR 214.4 - Application for license

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

(a)An entity may make an application for a license to supervise and oversee the conduct of matches and exhibitions of one or more of the following authorized combative sports: wrestling, kickboxing (including muay thai), amateur mixed martial arts, and the single discipline martial arts of judo, tae kwon do, karate and kempo.

(b)Upon application therefore, the commission may license an entity as an authorized sanctioning entity for one or more of the authorized combative sports listed in subdivision (a) of this section, as deemed appropriate by the commission based on the results of the commission’s review of such application. The application shall be made on a form prescribed by the commission and affirmed by the applicant as true under penalties of perjury. Such application shall include information related to the following categories, among other documentation and information that may be required by the commission:

(1)the entity’s stated mission and primary purpose;

(2)the entity’s business address and the names of each principle, officer, partner or member thereof;

(3)the authorized combative sport(s) for which the entity seeks authorization and the rules and protocols associated therewith;

(4)the entity’s policies, protocols and requirements with regard to the combatants’ use of hand, foot and groin protection, or other safety gear;

(5)the entity’s policies, protocols and requirements with respect to the termination of any combative sport when any participant has endured severe punishment or is in danger of suffering serious physical injury;

(6)the entity’s policies, protocols and requirements to effectuate the appropriate and timely medical treatment of injured persons;

(7)the entity’s policies, protocols and requirements with respect to the presence and responsibilities of a licensed physician at each bout, contest, match or exhibition;

(8)the entity’s policies, protocols and requirements with respect to the use of performance enhancing drugs and illegal substances by participants;

(9)the entity’s policies, protocols and requirements with respect to pre-competition physical examination by a licensed physician, including but not limited to cardiac and neurological evaluation;

(10)the entity’s policies, protocols and requirements with respect to pre-competition medical testing for blood and bodily fluid borne communicative diseases such as HIV and hepatitis;

(11)the entity’s policies, protocols and requirements with respect to the availability of appropriate emergency medical personnel, equipment, and ambulance transportation;

(12)the entity’s prior experience in the oversight, conduct of combative sport(s) or its expertise with respect thereto;

(13)the entity’s trustworthiness and competence to oversee or conduct a combative sport;

(14)the entity’s requirements with respect to the provision of accident insurance covering combatants, and a demonstration that the entity’s requirements are in compliance with the minimum requirements for the conduct of combative sports as set forth in section 208.16 of this Title;

(15)a description of the entity’s operational history and past performance overseeing and conducting combative sports matches or exhibitions of the type being applied for, including a list of matches or exhibitions the entity has sanctioned or overseen in New York State and any other state within the past five years;

(16)other documentation, data, policies, rules, and other exhibits as may be required by the commission; and

(17)a non-refundable application fee as prescribed by the commission.

(c)In addition to the grounds stated in section 214.7 of this Part, the commission may deny an application upon a finding that the entity has failed to demonstrate sufficient trustworthiness and integrity, or based upon the entity’s failure to provide information and representations sufficient to demonstrate and assure the establishment, exhibition and maintenance of appropriate financial, medical, organizational and operational capacity and controls at matches or exhibitions to be overseen by such entity.

(d)An applicant for an authorized sanctioning entity license seeking to engage in the oversight and conduct of an authorized professional combative sport shall execute and file with the Secretary of State a bond in an amount of $10,000, to be approved as to form and sufficiency of sureties thereon by the Secretary of State, conditioned for the faithful performance by said person or entity of the provisions of article 41 of the General Business Law and the rules and regulations of the commission. In addition, such applicant shall execute and file with the Secretary of State a bond in an amount of $20,000 to be approved as to form and sufficiency of sureties thereon by the Secretary of State, conditioned for and guaranteeing the payment of professionals' purses and the legitimate expenses of printing tickets and all advertising material. All such bonds must be in effect on the date of licensure. Any lapse or expiration in either bond during the license period shall be cause for immediate license suspension until such bond is renewed or a new bond is filed, approved, and in effect.

19 NYCRR 214.5 - Commission action on application and term

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

(a)The commission shall grant or deny a complete, original application for such a license within 120 days of its receipt thereof. A failure of the commission to observe the time limitations of this subdivision shall be reviewable in a proceeding in the nature of mandamus under article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules and shall in no event be construed as an application approval.

(b)Unless revoked or suspended, a license as an authorized sanctioning entity shall be valid for a term of two years from its date of issuance. Such license may be renewed by application therefor for an additional two year term. Such renewal application must be received by the commission not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the expiration date of the license.

19 NYCRR 214.6 - Scope of authorization

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

(a)An authorized sanctioning entity may oversee or conduct only those specific authorized combative sport(s) for which it is licensed by the commission.

(b)Upon application therefore, the commission may modify the scope of a license to include additional authorized combative sports other than those initially applied for upon the application of an approved authorized sanctioning entity at any time during the organization’s period of licensure.

(c)Upon request of an authorized sanctioning entity, or upon a finding by the commission of a ground listed in section 214.7 of this Part, the commission may modify the scope of a license to remove one or more authorized combative sports.

19 NYCRR 214.7 - Grounds for denial and disciplinary action

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

An application for license as an authorized sanctioning entity may be denied, and a license issued by the commission may be suspended or revoked and a fine imposed, for any of the following:

(a)a violation of article 41 of the General Business Law and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder;

(b)in recognition of any suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action taken by the State of New York or any other state against any license, certificate, or other approval held by the entity;

(c)a failure to have appropriate legal authority to conduct business in New York State;

(d)a failure to satisfy, comply or fully cooperate with a commission review, request for information, inquiry, or inspection;

(e)for sanctioning any match or exhibition that involve activities beyond the scope of the license issued by the commission;

(f)a failure to adhere to the assurances or representations contained in the entity’s application for license or license renewal;

(g)a material misstatement or omission within the entity’s application for license or license renewal;

(h)a failure to exhibit or maintain appropriate financial, medical, organizational and operational capacity and controls at bouts, contests, matches or exhibitions;

(i)a failure of the authorized sanctioning entity to maintain a satisfactory record of integrity and safety;

(j)a failure to require or enforce all generally accepted rules applicable to the combative sport sanctioned;

(k)engaging in fraud or fraudulent practices, or for dishonest or misleading advertising, availing the entity’s license to another, or for demonstrated untrustworthiness or incompetency in relation to professional matches and exhibitions involving combative sports; and

(l)engaging in any activity which is detrimental to the health, safety and well-being of a martial arts participant, or which is detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.

19 NYCRR 214.8 - Recordkeeping

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

An authorized sanctioning entity shall maintain appropriate records of matches and exhibitions sanctioned, including but not limited to the following: descriptions and documentation of each sanctioned event, match or exhibition, which shall include information regarding: the martial art involved; the legal name and ring name of each participant; the name and address of the venue at which the match or exhibition is held; the name and business address of the promoter(s) of the match or exhibition; the results of the individual matches held; the rules under which the event, match or exhibition was conducted; a record of whether any injuries were sustained by participants; and the medical and emergency personnel, vehicles and equipment present. For amateur mixed martial arts matches, the authorized sanctioning entity shall ensure and require that all combatants must be registered with the national mixed martial arts registry and/or database as officially designated by the Association of Boxing Commissions, and all match results must be reported to such registry and/or database within 48 hours of the match by the authorized sanctioning entity.

19 NYCRR 214.9 - General requirements

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

(a)Insurance.

For each bout, contest, match or exhibition, an authorized sanctioning entity shall assure or maintain accident insurance conforming to the requirements set forth for combative sports at section 208.16 of this Title.

(b)Attendance by licensed physician.

An authorized sanctioning entity shall ensure that at least two physicians are in attendance at ringside for the duration of each professional bout, contest, match or exhibition, and shall otherwise ensure that all matches or exhibitions overseen or conducted shall conform to the requirements of section 208.16 of this Title.

(c)Availability of emergency services.

An authorized sanctioning entity shall insure the presence of appropriate emergency medical personnel consisting of at least one paramedic, equipment, and the presence of at least one ambulance on site to provide emergency transportation at all times during the conduct of any professional bout, contest, match or exhibition, and shall otherwise ensure that all matches or exhibitions overseen or conducted shall conform to the requirements of section 208.16 of this Title.

19 NYCRR 214.10 - Commission access to records and assessment authority

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

An authorized sanctioning entity’s books and records shall be available to the commission for review and copying at any time and without limitation. The commission and its authorized representatives shall be entitled to attend any match, exhibition or weigh-in overseen or conducted by an authorized sanctioning entity at any time and without limitation for the purpose of observing and assessing compliance with the laws of the State of New York and the rules, policies, and directives of the commission. An authorized sanctioning entity shall fully cooperate with any inquiries or inspections conducted by the commission.

19 NYCRR 214.11 - Prior notification of sanctioned events and commission attendance

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Dates and status

NYCRR title agency: Department of State
Section status: Section source receipt
Source version current through: Apr 15, 2022
Related Register notice: ATH-28-16-00018-A · Adopted rule
Related notice published: Sep 21, 2016
Related notice effective date: Sep 21, 2016

(a)An authorized sanctioning entity shall inform the commission of any combative sports matches or exhibitions that it will sanction within the State of New York at least 10 business days prior to the date of the scheduled match or exhibition. No such matches or exhibitions may be held until such notice is filed with the commission. Such notice shall include a description of the event, including the following information: the date and time of the scheduled weigh-in; matches or exhibitions; the authorized combative sports involved; the name and address of the venue at which the match or exhibition is to be held; the name and business address of the promoter(s) of the match or exhibition to be held; the names and business address of the physicians to be in attendance; the name and business address of the entity providing the ambulance service for the matches or exhibitions; a statement identifying and providing contact information for the authorized sanctioning entity’s chief representative who will be present at the match or exhibition and responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of the rules of the authorized sanctioning entity; and such additional information as the commission may require.

(b)An authorized sanctioning entity shall provide written notice to the commission of the true legal names and city and state of residence of all combatants participating in any such matches or exhibitions that it will sanction within the State of New York at least one business day prior to the date of the scheduled matches or exhibition.

(c)Within 48 hours of the conclusion of each such match or exhibition, unless otherwise authorized or directed by the commission, the authorized sanctioning entity shall provide written notice to the commission reporting the results of each match or exhibition conducted, including the names and weights of each competitor, the type of authorized combative sport for each match or exhibition conducted, the exact time and round in which the match or exhibition ended, and each bout decision, with winner, loser, and outcome noted (KO, TKO, Decision, DQ, etc.).

(d)Within 48 hours of the conclusion of each such match or exhibition, unless otherwise authorized or directed by the commission, the authorized sanctioning entity shall provide written notice to the commission reporting in detail any injuries and hospitalizations that resulted from injuries sustained during such matches or exhibitions, and any disciplinary actions or suspensions that were imposed on any persons in relation to such matches or exhibitions.

(e)The commission may at any time and in its discretion, direct an inspector, deputy or other commission representative to attend any weigh-in, match or exhibition within the State of New York sanctioned by an approved sanctioning entity, for the purpose of auditing, evaluating, and assessing the sanctioning entity’s performance and compliance with this Part, the commission’s rules, and the laws of the State of New York. The sanctioning entity shall cooperate with and provide access to commission representatives in relation to any such audit, evaluation or assessment conducted by the commission.

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