Grounds for denial and disciplinary action
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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.