GENERAL

CONTENTS Interpretation 1. Interpretation 2. Amateur combative sport contest, exhibition 3. Professional combative sport contest, exhibition 4. Reinstatement as amateur contestant 5. Exemption re professional wrestling 6. Designated senior employee 7. Prescribed capacities Licences — General 8. Application requirements, all licences 9. Refusal, suspension, cancellation of licence 10. Change in circumstances, licences 11. One sport per licence 12. Expiry of licence Professional Contestant’s Licence 13. Application requirements, professional contestant’s licence 14. High-risk contestants 15. Age limit 16. Terms and conditions, professional contestant’s licence Other Professional Licences 17. Application requirements, professional promoter’s licence 18. Terms and conditions, professional promoter’s licence 19. Deemed holder of matchmaker’s licence 20. Application requirements, professional manager’s licence 21. Acting as second 22. Application requirements, professional matchmaker’s licence 23. Application requirements, professional second’s licence 24. Application requirements, professional official’s licence Event Permits — General 25. Refusal, suspension, cancellation of event permit 26. Change in circumstances, event permits 27. Information in application must be accurate Professional Event Permits 28. Professional event permit 29. Application requirements, professional event permit 30. Security deposit, insurance 31. Additional security deposit 32. Fee, event administration 33. Terms and conditions, professional event permits 34. Expiry of professional event permit Amateur Event Permits 35. Event permit not required 36. Application requirements, all amateur event permits 37. Application requirements, single contest or exhibition, tournament-style contest or exhibition permits 38. Fees for amateur event permits 39. Terms and conditions, amateur event permits 40. Additional terms and conditions, multiple amateur contests or exhibitions 41. Terms and conditions, full-contact strikes to head 42. Onsite medical personnel 43. Expiry of amateur event permit Enforcement 44. Content of compliance order 45. Amount of administrative penalty 46. Review of administrative penalty 47. Information sharing Transition 48. Transition re event permits Schedule 1 Fees Interpretation Interpretation Definitions 1. In this Regulation, “Commissioner’s Anti-Doping Policy” means the Anti-Doping Policy adopted by the Commissioner, dated October 11, 2024 and available on a website of the Government of Ontario; (“politique antidopage du commissaire”) “full contact” means the use of purposeful physical force that is intended to result in physical harm to an opponent or which could reasonably be expected to result in physical harm to an opponent; (“plein contact”) “light contact” means the use of combative sport techniques in a controlled manner so that any physical contact is not intended to result in physical harm to the opponent or would not be reasonably expected to result in physical harm to the opponent. (“contact léger”) Amateur combative sport contest, exhibition 2. (1) For the purposes of the Act and the regulations, an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition is a contest or exhibition that satisfies either of the following: 1. All of the following criteria apply to the contest or exhibition: i. The contest or exhibition is composed of a single bout in a combative sport or two or more consecutive bouts in one or more combative sports. ii. Every contestant in each bout is an amateur contestant. iii. Any of the following apply: A. Spectators are admitted to watch all or part of the contest or exhibition for the purposes of entertainment. B. The bout or one of the bouts is officiated by a referee or a judge or any other similar official, unless the bout or bouts are part of a training or sparring program. C. The contest or exhibition, or any part of it, is recorded, broadcast or streamed by any person promoting, conducting or holding the contest or exhibition, or on their behalf, for an economic benefit whether for profit or not-for-profit purposes. 2. The contest or exhibition is composed of a single bout in a combative sport or two or more consecutive bouts in one or more combative sports and all of the following circumstances exist: i. The bouts for each combative sport are held with the permission of the international sports federation for the sport that is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. ii. The contest or exhibition is regarded as a world championship or international championship for the amateur version of each combative sport that is part of the contest or exhibition. iii. No more than 40 per cent of the contestants participating in each combative sport involved in the contest or exhibition are ordinarily resident in Canada. (2) A contestant in a contest or exhibition is an amateur contestant if the contestant is not a professional contestant. Professional combative sport contest, exhibition 3. (1) For the purposes of the Act and this Regulation, a professional combative sport contest or exhibition is a contest or exhibition that satisfies all of the following: 1. The contest or exhibition is composed of a single bout in a combative sport or two or more consecutive bouts in one or more combative sports. 2. At least one contestant in any bout is a professional contestant, unless the contest is a contest described in paragraph 2 of subsection 2 (1). 3. Any of the following apply: i. Spectators are admitted to watch all or part of the contest or exhibition for the purposes of entertainment. ii. The bout or one of the bouts is officiated by a referee or a judge or any other similar official and is not part of a training or sparring program. iii. The contest or exhibition, or any part of it, is recorded, broadcast or streamed by any person promoting, conducting or holding the contest or exhibition, or on their behalf, for an economic benefit whether for profit or not-for-profit purposes. iv. Full contact is permitted in the bout or one of the bouts. (2) A contestant in a contest or exhibition is a professional contestant if any of the following criteria are satisfied: 1. The contestant is competing in a contest or exhibition for any purse, prize, or share of ticket sales or any other consideration, if the total value of the purse, prize, share of ticket sales or any other consideration is or could be $300 or greater, subject to the following: i. A prize does not include a belt, trophy medal or similar award of achievement. ii. The total value does not include reasonable travelling and living expenses actually incurred by the contestant while going to, remaining at or returning from the place of the contest or exhibition. 2. The contestant holds a licence to participate as a contestant in a combative sport contest or exhibition issued under the Act for the combative sport in which the contestant is competing. 3. The contestant previously held a licence to participate in a combative sport contest or exhibition issued under the Act or under the Athletics Control Act, before it was repealed, for the combative sport in which the contestant is competing. 4. The contestant holds or has previously held a licence or other authorization to participate as a professional contestant in the combative sport in which the contestant is competing, issued by an authority in a jurisdiction other than Ontario responsible for issuing licences or authorizations with respect to combative sports. 5. The contestant has participated in a combative sport contest or exhibition in any jurisdiction as a professional contestant for the combative sport in which the contestant is competing, as determined under the rules or laws of that jurisdiction. For clarity, a combative sport contest or exhibition referred to in this paragraph does not include a contest or exhibition that satisfies the criteria set out in paragraph 2 of subsection 2 (1). 6. The contestant does not satisfy any of the criteria set out in paragraphs 2, 3 or 4 before the contest or exhibition, but is competing against a contestant who satisfies any of those criteria. (3) Despite paragraphs 2 to 5 of subsection (2), a contestant is not a professional contestant if they have been reinstated as an amateur contestant under section 4 and the reinstatement is still in effect. Reinstatement as amateur contestant 4. (1) An individual may apply to the Commissioner to be reinstated as an amateur contestant in respect of a particular combative sport and, upon receipt of such an application, the Commissioner shall reinstate the individual if the following conditions are met: 1. The individual would, if they were a contestant in a contest or exhibition, satisfy any of the criteria set out in paragraph 2, 3, 4 or 5 of subsection 3 (2). 2. The individual has participated as a professional contestant in three or fewer bouts in the particular combative sport, i. while holding a licence to participate as a professional contestant in a combative sport contest or exhibition in the combative sport issued under the Act, ii. while holding a licence to take part in a professional contest or exhibition as a contestant in the combative sport under the Athletics Control Act, before it was repealed, iii. while holding a licence or other authorization to participate as a professional contestant in the combative sport issued by an authority in a jurisdiction other than Ontario responsible for issuing licences or authorizations with respect to combative sports, or iv. while competing as a professional contestant in the combative sport in a jurisdiction other than Ontario, as determined under the rules or laws of that jurisdiction. 3. The individual has won no more than one bout in the particular combative sport. 4. The individual has not participated in any of the bouts mentioned in paragraph 2 within six months before the day on which the application is submitted. 5. The individual has not previously been reinstated as an amateur contestant under this subsection. 6. If the individual holds a licence to participate as a professional in a combative sport contest or exhibition as a contestant in the particular combative sport issued under the Act, the individual agrees to surrender the licence if they are reinstated as an amateur contestant in respect of that sport. (2) The reinstatement of an individual as an amateur contestant in respect of a particular combative sport remains in effect until the earliest of the following dates: 1. The date on which the individual is issued a licence to participate in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition under the Act for the particular combative sport. 2. The date on which the individual is issued a licence or other authorization to participate as a professional contestant in the particular combative sport, by an authority in a jurisdiction other than Ontario responsible for issuing licences or authorizations with respect to combative sports. 3. The date on which the individual participates in a combative sport contest or exhibition in the particular combative sport in any jurisdiction as a professional contestant, as determined under the rules or laws of that jurisdiction. (3) For greater clarity, a combative sport contest or exhibition referred to in paragraph 3 of subsection (2) does not include a contest or exhibition that satisfies the criteria set out in paragraph 2 of subsection 2 (1). Exemption re professional wrestling 5. A contest or exhibition comprised only of bouts involving professional wrestling is exempt from the Act and the regulations if the primary purpose of the bouts is to provide entertainment to spectators and none of the bouts comprise a bona fide athletic contest or competition. Designated senior employee 6. The position of director is prescribed for the purposes of the definition of “designated senior employee” in subsection 1 (1) of the Act. Prescribed capacities 7. The following capacities are prescribed for the purposes of the definition of “official” in subsection 1 (1) of the Act: 1. A Commissioner’s delegate. 2. A backroom supervisor. 3. An inspector. 4. A timekeeper. 5. A scorekeeper. 6. A physician present at weigh-ins. 7. A physician present at the contest or exhibition. Licences — General Application requirements, all licences 8. (1) For the purposes of section 7 of the Act, an application for a licence to promote, conduct or hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition, or to participate as a contestant in or provide services as a manager, matchmaker, second or official in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition must include the following: 1. If the applicant is an individual, sole proprietorship or partnership, i. the legal name and contact information of the individual, sole proprietor or each partner in the partnership, as the case may be, ii. a copy of valid photo identification showing age or date of birth for each person required to be named under subparagraph i issued by, A. the Government of Canada, B. the government of a province or territory in Canada, C. a municipality in Canada, D. an agency, board or commission of a government or municipality described in sub-subparagraph A, B or C, or E. a foreign government or an agency of a foreign government, iii. a colour photograph of the applicant, or in the case of an applicant that is a partnership, a colour photograph of one of the partners, in a format approved by the Commissioner, taken within two years before the date of application, and iv. if the applicant is a partnership, a copy of any partnership agreement. 2. If the applicant is a corporation, i. the legal name and contact information of the corporation, and ii. either, A. a copy of an up-to-date corporation profile report filed under the Corporations Information Act, or B. proof of incorporation satisfactory to the Commissioner from the jurisdiction in which the applicant is incorporated. 3. Each operating or business name of the applicant registered under the Business Names Act if the name is different from the applicant’s legal name and the associated business number. 4. The applicable fee under Schedule 1 of this Regulation. (2) The fees payable under this section are non-refundable and non-transferable and shall be paid by credit card or in a form approved by the Commissioner. (3) No person shall provide information in an application that is not, to the best of their knowledge, accurate. Refusal, suspension, cancellation of licence 9. (1) For the purposes of clause 9 (c) of the Act, the following are prescribed circumstances in which the Commissioner may refuse to issue a licence: 1. The applicant is in default of payment of a fine imposed on conviction for an offence under this Act. 2. The applicant is required to pay an administrative penalty and has failed to comply with the requirement. 3. The applicant is subject to a sanction, imposed by a body in another jurisdiction, restricting or limiting the applicant from participating in an amateur combative sport or professional combative sport contest or exhibition and the sanction is in effect at the time the Commissioner is considering the application. 4. The Commissioner determines that the licence holder is a high-risk contestant and issuing a licence would not be in the interest of the health and safety of the contestant. 5. The Commissioner previously determined that the applicant contravened the Commissioner’s Anti-Doping Policy. (2) Paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection (1) do not apply if the conviction is under appeal or if the administrative penalty is under review, as the case may be. Change in circumstances, licences 10. For the purposes of subsection 14 (1) of the Act, the following are prescribed changes in circumstances: 1. A change in any of the following: i. An address, including an address for service. ii. A telephone number. iii. The name of the applicant or the licensee. iv. An officer or director of the corporation, if the applicant or licensee is a corporation. v. A partner of the partnership, if the applicant or licensee is a partnership. 2. Any event that would change the outcome of a criminal record and judicial matters check since the completion of such a check for the purposes of paragraph 2 of section 17, paragraph 2 of section 20 or paragraph 1 of section 22. 3. The applicant or licensee filing for bankruptcy, if the applicant is an applicant for a promoter’s licence or if the licensee is the holder of a promoter’s licence. 4. The commencement of an investigation into the applicant or licensee by a regulatory authority for wrongdoing with respect to a licence, permit or authorization issued by that regulatory authority. 5. The applicant or licensee being subject to disciplinary action taken by a regulatory authority in a jurisdiction outside Ontario in relation to a combative sport. 6. Any other material change relevant to the role of the licensee or to the role for which the applicant is applying. One sport per licence 11. (1) A licence to participate as a contestant in or provide services as a matchmaker or second in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition shall authorize the licence holder to participate in or provide services for only one combative professional sport. (2) An individual may apply for licences to participate in or provide services for multiple professional combative sports by completing a separate application for each professional combative sport. Expiry of licence 12. (1) A licence to participate as a contestant in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition is valid for one year from the date it was issued, unless it is cancelled. (2) Every licence other than a licence mentioned in subsection (1) is valid until December 31 of the year in which the licence is issued, unless it is cancelled. Professional Contestant’s Licence Application requirements, professional contestant’s licence 13. (1) In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in section 8, an applicant for a licence to participate as a contestant in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition shall submit the following: 1. If the applicant has participated in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition, the applicant’s record in all professional combative sport bouts in which the applicant has participated. 2. If the applicant has not participated in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition, i. proof satisfactory to the Commissioner of the applicant’s record in all amateur combative sport bouts in which the applicant has participated, ii. proof satisfactory to the Commissioner of certifications achieved by the applicant in any combative sports, or iii. the results of an assessment, at the applicant’s own cost, by a person approved by the Commissioner to determine if the applicant is technically competent to participate in the professional combative sport. 3. An attestation that the applicant has reviewed concussion awareness resources and any other resources provided by the Commissioner. 4. An attestation by the applicant acknowledging they are subject to the Commissioner’s Anti-Doping Policy and would remain subject to the policy for the duration of their licence. 5. A written report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner and completed by a legally qualified medical practitioner who has performed a physical examination on the applicant within 90 days before the date of application, stating that the medical practitioner, i. examined the applicant on the date or dates set out in the report, and ii. is of the opinion that the applicant is physically fit to compete in a professional combative sport bout. 6. A written report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner and completed by a legally qualified medical practitioner on the results of an electrocardiogram within 90 days before the date of application, stating that, i. the electrocardiogram was conducted on the applicant on the date or dates set out in the report, and ii. the results are within normal limits. 7. A written report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner and completed by a legally qualified medical practitioner on the results of computerized axial tomography or magnetic resonance imaging of the applicant’s brain within 24 months before the date of application, stating that, i. the computerized axial tomography or magnetic resonance imaging was conducted on the applicant on the date or dates set out in the report, and ii. the results are within normal limits. 8. A written report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner and completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who has performed a dilated eye examination on the applicant within 90 days before the date of application, stating that, i. the ophthalmologist or optometrist examined the applicant on the date or dates set out in the report, ii. the applicant does not present with any major ocular pathologies, including, A. anterior chamber angle abnormalities, B. glaucoma or suspicion of glaucoma, C. lens abnormalities, D. peripheral retinal abnormalities, E. macular abnormalities, F. diplopia or extraocular muscle palsy, and G. active inflammation, iii. the applicant has a visual acuity as measured by Snellen Rating that is not poorer than 20/200 in each eye without the aid of corrective lenses, iv. the applicant has a visual acuity as measured by Snellen Rating that is not poorer than 20/60 in each eye with the aid of corrective lenses, and v. the ophthalmologist or optometrist is of the opinion that the applicant is fit to participate in a professional combative sport bout. 9. A written report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner stating that the contestant has been administered a test by a laboratory to detect the presence of antibodies to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the Hepatitis C virus and the Syphilis virus and to detect the presence of the surface antigen of the Hepatitis B virus within 90 days of the date of the application, and either, i. the test results are negative, or ii. the applicant submits evidence, including the results of any tests or examinations that are appropriate in accordance with current medical practice in Canada, that the Commissioner, in consultation with a legally qualified medical practitioner, considers satisfactory to demonstrate a negligible risk of transmission. (2) In the case of a contestant who is 40 or more years old or who has pre-existing brain pathology, a written report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner and completed by a legally qualified medical practitioner on the results of computed tomography angiography and computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography of the applicant’s brain within 12 months before the date of application. (3) If a contestant or applicant for a contestant licence requests the Commissioner to provide a copy of a report that was submitted under subsection (1) or (2), the person shall pay a fee of $50 per request. High-risk contestants 14. (1) The Commissioner may determine that an applicant for a licence to participate as a contestant in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition is a high-risk contestant if, (a) the applicant has lost their last four professional combative sport or amateur combative sport bouts; (b) the applicant has sustained two or more technical knockouts or knockouts due to blows to the head in any amateur combative sport bouts or professional combative sport bouts in the six-month period preceding the date of the application; (c) the applicant has sustained three or more technical knockouts or knockouts due to blows to the head in any amateur combative sport bouts or professional combative sport bouts in the one-year period preceding the date of the application; (d) there is any other evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner that the applicant sustained a significant injury in or out of competition that poses an increased risk of injury; (e) the applicant has not participated in a professional combative sport bout for more than two years; (f) the applicant has lost 10 or more professional combative sport bouts; (g) the applicant is 40 or more years old; or (h) the contestant is determined, based on initial brain screening, to have pre-existing brain pathology. (2) For the purposes of clauses (1) (b) and (c), all technical knockouts and knockouts on an applicant’s record will be presumed to be due to blows to the head unless the applicant provides evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner that a technical knockout or knockout was not due to a blow or blows to the head. (3) If the Commissioner determines in accordance with subsection (1) that an applicant for a licence to participate as a contestant in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition is a high-risk contestant, the Commissioner may require that the applicant submit, in addition to the requirements of sections 8 and 13, a written report in accordance with subsection (4) of this section. (4) The report referred to in subsection (3) shall meet the following requirements: 1. The report shall be in English or French. 2. The report shall be in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner. 3. The report shall be completed by a legally qualified medical practitioner. 4. The report shall describe the results of any additional tests or examinations that the Commissioner, in consultation with a legally qualified medical practitioner, determines are appropriate in accordance with current medical practice in Canada. Age limit 15. No licence to participate as a contestant in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition may be issued to a person under the age of 18 years. Terms and conditions, professional contestant’s licence 16. (1) For the purposes of subsection 11 (1) of the Act, the following terms and conditions are prescribed for a licence to participate as a contestant in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition: 1. The licence holder must not have any existing suspension, prohibition or other limitation imposed by any other jurisdiction or sanctioning authority restricting that person from participating in an amateur combative sport or professional combative sport bout. 2. The licence holder must not have, i. sustained a technical knockout or knockout due to any cause in an amateur combative sport or professional combative sport bout in the 60-day period preceding the date of the contest or exhibition, ii. sustained two or more technical knockouts or knockouts due to blows to the head in any amateur combative sport bouts or professional combative sport bouts in the six-month period preceding the date of the contest or exhibition, or iii. sustained three or more technical knockouts or knockouts due to blows to the head in any amateur combative sport bouts or professional combative sport bouts in the one-year period preceding the date of the contest or exhibition. 3. The licence holder must, i. submit to a medical examination by a physician present at the contest or exhibition assigned by the Commissioner at a time and place determined by the Commissioner, and ii. agree to submit to a medical examination immediately following participation in a professional combative sport bout by a physician present at the contest or exhibition appointed by the Commissioner. 4. The licence holder must, i. comply with the Commissioner’s Anti-Doping Policy, ii. not use a substance or a method specified on the World Anti-Doping Code International Standard Prohibited List 2025 unless the licence holder requests a medical exemption per the Commissioner’s Anti-Doping Policy before the date of an event in which the licence holder will be participating as a contestant and the medical exemption is approved, and iii. at the request of the Commissioner, report for and provide samples for testing for the presence of a banned substance described in subparagraph i, at a time and place determined by the Commissioner. 5. If a contestant who has won or drawn a contest or exhibition is found to have committed a violation under the Commissioner’s Anti-Doping Policy, the Commissioner may change the result of that contest or exhibition in accordance with the Commissioner’s Anti-Doping Policy, including by retroactively changing the result of any contest or exhibition sanctioned by the Commissioner in which the contestant participated. 6. The licence holder must, at the request of the Commissioner, provide information to the Commissioner relating to the criteria set out in subsection 14 (1). 7. If, based on the information provided under paragraph 6, the Commissioner determines that the licence holder is a high-risk contestant and approving them to compete in a bout would not be in the interest of the health and safety of the contestant, the licence shall be suspended or cancelled. (2) For the purposes of subparagraphs 2 ii and iii of subsection (1), all technical knockouts and knockouts on an applicant’s record shall be presumed to be due to blows to the head unless the applicant provides evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner that a technical knockout or knockout was not due to a blow or blows to the head. Other Professional Licences Application requirements, professional promoter’s licence 17. In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in section 8, an applicant for a licence to promote, conduct or hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition shall submit the following: 1. Either of the following: i. A credit report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner that is dated within 90 days before the date of application and that meets the relevant following requirement: A. If the applicant is an individual, the credit report must be with respect to the applicant. B. If the applicant is a partnership, the credit report must be with respect to each partner. C. If the applicant is a corporation, the credit report must be with respect to each officer and director of the corporation. ii. Other information or documentation, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner that may reasonably establish that the applicant can be expected to be competent and financially responsible in promoting a professional combative sport contest or exhibition. 2. Either of the following: i. A criminal record and judicial matters check, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner that is completed by a police service within two years before the date of application and that meets the relevant following requirement: A. If the applicant is an individual, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to the applicant. B. If the applicant is a partnership, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to each partner. C. If the applicant is a corporation, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to each officer and director of the corporation. ii. Other information or documentation, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner that may reasonably establish that the applicant can be expected to act with honesty and integrity in promoting a professional combative sport contest or exhibition. Terms and conditions, professional promoter’s licence 18. It is a condition of a licence to promote, conduct or hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition that the person who holds the licence shall not advertise a professional combative sport contest or exhibition without first receiving the approval of the Commissioner to promote that professional combative sport contest or exhibition. Deemed holder of matchmaker’s licence 19. A person who is the holder of a licence to promote, conduct or hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition is deemed to hold a licence to provide services as a matchmaker in respect of any professional combative sport contest or exhibition for which the person also holds a professional event permit. Application requirements, professional manager’s licence 20. In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in section 8, an applicant for a licence to provide services as a manager shall submit the following: 1. Copies of all contracts the applicant has entered into for the provision of the services of a manager to a contestant licensed under the Act. 2. Either of the following: i. A criminal record and judicial matters check, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner that is completed by a police service within two years before the date of application and that meets the relevant following requirement: A. If the applicant is an individual, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to the applicant. B. If the applicant is a partnership, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to each partner. C. If the applicant is a corporation, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to each officer and director of the corporation. ii. Other information or documentation, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner that may reasonably establish that the applicant can be expected to act with honesty and integrity in managing a professional contest. Acting as second 21. A person who is the holder of a licence to provide services as a manager may act as a second for a contestant managed by them without being the holder of a second’s licence if they submit an attestation that they have reviewed the concussion awareness resources provided by the Commissioner. Application requirements, professional matchmaker’s licence 22. In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in section 8, an applicant for a licence to provide services as a matchmaker shall submit either of the following: 1. A criminal record and judicial matters check, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner that is completed by a police service within two years before the date of application and that meets the relevant following requirement: i. If the applicant is an individual, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to the applicant. ii. If the applicant is a partnership, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to each partner. iii. If the applicant is a corporation, the criminal record and judicial matters check must be with respect to each officer and director of the corporation. 2. Other information or documentation, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner that may reasonably establish that the applicant can be expected to act with honesty and integrity in providing services as a matchmaker in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition. Application requirements, professional second’s licence 23. In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in section 8, an applicant for a licence to provide services as a second shall submit an attestation that the applicant has reviewed concussion awareness resources provided by the Commissioner within 90 days before the date of application. Application requirements, professional official’s licence 24. (1) In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in section 8, an applicant for a licence to provide services as an official shall submit the following: 1. Evidence of experience satisfactory to the Commissioner to establish that the applicant is qualified to act as an official. 2. A signed attestation that the applicant will comply with the code of conduct approved by the Commissioner. 3. An attestation that the applicant has reviewed concussion awareness resources provided by the Commissioner within 90 days before the date of application. 4. If the application is for a judge’s or referee’s licence, a written report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner and completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who has performed an eye examination on the applicant in the two-year period preceding the date of application, stating that the applicant has, i. a visual acuity as measured by Snellen Rating that is not poorer than 20/50, with both eyes open and examined together with or without the aid of corrective lenses, and ii. a horizontal visual field of at least 120 continuous degrees along the horizontal meridian and at least 15 continuous degrees above and below fixation, with both eyes open and examined together. 5. If the application is for a referee’s licence, a medical report, in English or French, satisfactory to the Commissioner and completed by a legally qualified medical practitioner who has performed a physical examination on the applicant within 90 days before the date of application, stating that, i. the medical practitioner examined the applicant on the date or dates set out in the report, and ii. the medical practitioner is of the opinion that the applicant is physically fit to carry out his or her duties as a professional combative sport referee. (2) The Commissioner shall not licence an applicant as a physician present at the contest or exhibition unless the applicant is licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or is a practising nurse practitioner registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Event Permits — General Refusal, suspension, cancellation of event permit 25. For the purposes of clause 20 (c) of the Act, the following are prescribed circumstances in which the Commissioner may refuse to issue an event permit: 1. The applicant is in default of payment of a fine imposed on conviction for an offence under this Act. 2. The applicant is required to pay an administrative penalty and has failed to comply with the requirement. 3. The applicant is subject to a sanction that, i. is imposed by a body in another jurisdiction restricting or limiting the applicant from participating in an amateur combative sport or professional combative sport contest or exhibition, and ii. is in effect at the time the Commissioner is considering the application. Change in circumstances, event permits 26. For the purposes of subsection 25 (1) of the Act, a change in any of the following is a prescribed change in circumstances: 1. An address, including an address for service. 2. A telephone number. 3. The name of the applicant or the permit holder. 4. An officer or director of the corporation, if the applicant or permit holder is a corporation. 5. A partner of the partnership, if the applicant or permit holder is a partnership. Information in application must be accurate 27. No person shall provide information in an application for an event permit that is not, to the best of their knowledge, accurate. Professional Event Permits Professional event permit 28. A permit to hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition may only be issued to a person who holds a licence to promote, conduct or hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition. Application requirements, professional event permit 29. (1) A licensee referred to in section 17 who intends to hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application, in the form provided by the Commissioner, at least 30 days before the date of the proposed event. (2) An application for a permit to hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition must be signed by the applicant and set out the following: 1. If the applicant is an individual, sole proprietorship, corporation or partnership, the legal name and contact information of the individual, sole proprietor or each partner in the partnership, as the case may be. 2. The venue in which the proposed event is to be held, including maximum seating capacity. 3. If the event is to be video recorded by or on behalf of the promoter, the applicant’s agreement to provide the Commissioner with an electronic recording of the event. 4. Whether the proposed event is being held for profit or for charitable purposes. (3) An application for a permit to hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition must be accompanied by the following: 1. A non-refundable permit fee of $300 by credit card or in a form acceptable to the Commissioner. 2. A letter from the owner, occupier or operator of the building, structure or other premises intended to be used as the venue for the professional combative sport contest or exhibition stating that the venue will be available for the contest or exhibition on the date stated in the application. 3. If applicable, proof that the Minister approved a request for an exemption from rules prescribed under clause 49 (1) (b) of the Act or a proposal for a new rule set for the purposes of the applicant’s proposed professional combative sport contest or exhibition. (4) Despite subsection (1), the Commissioner may consider an application for an event permit that is submitted less than 30 days but no less than 14 days before the date of the proposed event. Security deposit, insurance 30. At least 14 days before the date of the proposed event in an application made under section 29, the applicant shall submit to the Commissioner: 1. A security deposit payable in a form acceptable to the Commissioner in an amount specified by the Commissioner sufficient to cover the following: i. Fees payable to officials appointed for the contest or exhibition, including any eligible expenses prescribed by the Minister. ii. The event administration fee set out in section 32. iii. An amount sufficient to cover the Commissioner’s estimate of any unpaid licence fees for professional contestants and seconds. iv. A medical deposit in an amount to be determined by the Commissioner for contestants without proof of medical insurance or who are not covered by a participant accident policy. 2. A certificate of insurance that establishes that the promoter holds commercial general liability insurance for the proposed event that must include the following: i. Liability for third-party property damage. ii. Liability for bodily injury. iii. Personal injury liability. iv. Contractual liability. v. Products and completed operations liability. vi. Cross liability and severability of interests. vii. Minimum coverage of $5,000,000 for each occurrence covered by the insurance. viii. Coverage extended to include referees, judges, officials and the Commissioner. ix. Endorsement of the policy to include any other additional insureds, as required by the Commissioner. 3. A list of all proposed professional combative sport bouts in a form provided by the Commissioner, including, i. the proposed duration of each bout, and ii. an attestation by the promoter and, if applicable, the licensed matchmaker, stating that the contestants proposed for each bout are suitable opponents. 4. A copy of any agreement with a registered charity as defined in subsection 248 (1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and that has a charity registration number issued by the Canada Revenue Agency, if applicable. Additional security deposit 31. (1) If a change is made in the program of a professional combative sport contest or exhibition after the permit holder provides the security deposit required under section 26 of the Act and the Commissioner determines that, as a result of the change, the amount of the security deposit is inadequate, the Commissioner may, by providing notice in writing, require the permit holder to provide an additional deposit by certified cheque or money order or in a form acceptable to the commissioner. (2) If the Commissioner provides notice in accordance with subsection (1), the permit holder shall provide the additional deposit to the Commissioner on or before the earlier of, (a) the day that is three days after receiving the notice; or (b) the day of the contest or exhibition. (3) The Commissioner may determine that the security deposit required under section 26 of the Act be forfeited to the Commissioner, in whole or in part, if a promoter to whom an event permit for a professional combative sport contest or exhibition is issued fails to hold an event on the scheduled date. (4) In determining whether a security deposit shall be forfeited, in whole or in part, in accordance with subsection (3), the Commissioner shall consider the following: 1. The reasons provided by the promoter for failing to hold the event. 2. Whether the event was being held for a charitable purpose. 3. Any costs incurred by the Commissioner as a result of the cancellation. 4. Any other factors that the Commissioner considers appropriate. (5) The Minister shall refund the security deposit required under section 26 of the Act to the promoter, less all sums owing under the Act and the regulations, if the event has been held and, in the opinion of the Commissioner, the promoter has complied with the Act and these regulations. (6) The Commissioner is not required to pay interest on any security returned under this section. (7) The security deposit provided under section 26 of the Act is not transferable to another permit. Fee, event administration 32. (1) The holder of an event permit for a professional combative sport contest or exhibition shall pay to the Minister an event administration fee in the amount of $250 per professional combative sport bout. (2) The amount referred to in subsection (1) is non-refundable and non-transferable. (3) If the amount of the event administration fee determined under subsection (1) is less than $1,500, the fee is deemed to be $1,500. (4) The Minister may impose an event administration fee that is less than the amount determined under subsection (1) if the Minister considers the lesser amount appropriate in the circumstances and the Minister is satisfied that, (a) the entire proceeds of the professional combative sport contest or exhibition will be used for charitable purposes by a registered charity as defined in subsection 248 (1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) that has a charity registration number issued by the Canada Revenue Agency; or (b) the location or other circumstances of the professional combative sport contest or exhibition make it inappropriate to impose the fee in the amount determined under subsection (1). (5) The holder of an event permit for a professional combative sport contest or exhibition shall, no later than 14 days after the event for which they hold a permit, remit any amounts due to the Minister in accordance with subsection (1), less the amount submitted under sections 30 and 31, by certified cheque or money order or in a form acceptable to the Commissioner. Terms and conditions, professional event permits 33. (1) For the purposes of subsection 22 (1) of the Act, the following terms and conditions are prescribed for an event permit for a professional combative sport contest or exhibition: 1. At least seven days before the scheduled date of a professional combative sport contest or exhibition the permit holder shall provide the following to the Commissioner: i. Copies of all contracts between the promoter and professional contestants. ii. The amount payable to each contestant as the purse for participating in the professional combative sport bout, as per the contract between the promoter and the contestant, in a certified cheque, money order, a surety bond, a letter of credit in a form approved by the Commissioner or other form acceptable to the Commissioner. iii. Evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner confirming the presence, at the promoter’s expense, of security guards licenced under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 in a number capable of maintaining order at all times and acceptable to the owner, occupier or operator of the premises where the event is scheduled to be held and the Commissioner. iv. Evidence satisfactory to the Commissioner confirming the presence, at the promoter’s expense, of, A.

a municipal off-call or special events ambulance and two paramedics, as defined in the Ambulance Act, solely dedicated to the care of the contestants for all scheduled bouts, or B. a private ambulance and two individuals with the qualifications of a paramedic within the meaning of the Ambulance Act, if an ambulance referred to in subsubparagraph A is not available. v. Proof of health insurance for each contestant or, for any contestant that does not have health insurance, provide a medical deposit as determined by the Commissioner. vi. Any other information that the Commissioner may reasonably require. 2. If the ambulance referred to in subparagraph 1 iv is used to transport a contestant to a hospital, a replacement ambulance shall be made available for all remaining bouts. 3. If the replacement ambulance referred to in paragraph 2 is not present when the ambulance referred to in subparagraph 1 iv departs to transport the contestant to the hospital, the Commissioner shall determine when the resumption of bouts is appropriate. 4. No promoter shall add a professional contestant to the program of a professional combative sport contest or exhibition without notifying the Commissioner. 5. Any professional contestant added to the program of a professional combative sport contest or exhibition must be added in accordance with the following rules: i. The contestant must be added at least three days before the scheduled date of the contest or exhibition if the contestant is scheduled to participate in one of the following: A. A bout of eight or fewer rounds in which each round is scheduled for up to three minutes. B. A bout of three or fewer rounds in which each round is scheduled for more than three minutes. ii. The contestant must be added at least seven days before the scheduled date of the contest or exhibition if the contestant is scheduled to participate in one of the following: A. A bout of more than eight rounds in which each round is scheduled for up to three minutes. B. A bout of four or more rounds in which each round is scheduled for more than three minutes. 6. For the purpose of paragraph 5, all proposed professional combative sport bouts must be approved by the Commissioner. (2) A promoter may add a professional contestant to the program of a professional combative sport contest or exhibition with less notice than required under paragraph 5 of subsection (1) if the Commissioner has approved the contestant as a standby contestant for the professional combative sport contest or exhibition. Expiry of professional event permit 34. Unless cancelled under section 21 or 25 of the Act, an event permit to hold a professional combative sport contest or exhibition is valid for only the duration of the specific contest or exhibition for which the permit was issued. Amateur Event Permits Event permit not required 35. For the purposes of clause 19 (a) of the Act, an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition may be held without an event permit if one of the following applies: 1. The contest or exhibition will permit only light contact. 2. The contest or exhibition is for only the sport of wrestling and is held as part of the curriculum or extra-curricular programming of a school or private school within the meaning of the Education Act, a university or a college and includes a contest or exhibition provided or sanctioned by an athletic association for such a purpose. 3. The contest or exhibition is held by a provincial sport organization recognized by the Ministry with respect to the particular combative sport. 4. The contest or exhibition is held with the permission of a provincial sports organization recognized by the Ministry with respect to the particular combative sport. Application requirements, all amateur event permits 36. (1) A person who intends to hold an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition shall submit to the Commissioner a completed application, in the form provided by the Commissioner, in accordance with the following timelines: 1. If the application is in respect of a single contest or exhibition or a tournament-style contest or exhibition, at least 30 days before the start date of the proposed event. 2. If the application is in respect of multiple contests or exhibitions, at least 30 days before every proposed contest or exhibition. (2) An application for a permit to hold an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition must be signed by the applicant or, in the case of an applicant that is a corporation, by an individual with the authority to bind the corporation, and include the following: 1. If the applicant is an individual, sole proprietorship or partnership, i. the legal name and contact information of the individual, sole proprietor or each partner in the partnership, as the case may be, ii. a copy of valid photo identification showing age or date of birth for each person required to be named under subparagraph i issued by, A. the Government of Canada, B. the government of a province or territory in Canada, C. a municipality in Canada, D. an agency, board or commission of a government or municipality described in sub-subparagraph A, B or C, or E. a foreign government or an agency of a foreign government, iii. a colour photograph of the applicant or, in the case of a partnership, of each partner, in a format approved by the Commissioner, taken within two years before the date of application, and iv. if the applicant is a partnership, a copy of any partnership agreement. 2. If the applicant is a corporation, i. the legal name and contact information of the corporation, and ii. either, A. a copy of an up-to-date corporation profile report filed under the Corporations Information Act, or B. proof of incorporation satisfactory to the Commissioner from the jurisdiction in which the applicant is incorporated. 3. Each operating or business name of the applicant registered under the Business Names Act if the name is different from the applicant’s legal name. 4. A copy of a code of conduct governing the contest or exhibition, including the conduct of athletes, officials and spectators, which outlines, i. any consequence for misconduct, and ii. a process for resolving disputes about conduct. 5. A copy of the applicant’s policies, protocols and requirements for the qualification and selection of officials for the contest or exhibition, satisfactory to the Commissioner, including the following: i. An overview of the minimum qualifications for officials. ii. An outline of the process by which an official is trained, tested or evaluated on their knowledge and understanding of athlete safety considerations and the rules for the contest or exhibition. iii. The names of each official participating in the contest, including the number and types of events the official has officiated in the last 24 months. 6. A copy of the emergency response policies and procedures for the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition that outline, i. the emergency response protocol that will be followed at the contest or exhibition in the event of athlete injury or other emergency, including the name of a designated individual responsible for supervising or coordinating any emergency response, ii. an infectious disease and blood and bodily fluid policy for the contest or exhibition, iii. an injury assessment plan, including removal-from-play procedures, iv. an attestation that the applicant will collect emergency contact information from each contestant, and v. a list of all medical kit supplies that will be available onsite at the contest or exhibition. 7. Any other information that the Commissioner may reasonably require. (3) An application for a permit to hold an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition must be accompanied by the following: 1. The non-refundable permit fee set out in section 38 by credit card or a form acceptable to the Commissioner. 2. A certificate of insurance that establishes that the applicant holds commercial general liability insurance for the proposed event and that includes the following: i. Liability for third-party property damage. ii. Liability for bodily injury. iii. Personal injury liability. iv. Contractual liability. v. Products and completed operations liability. vi. Cross liability and severability of interests. vii. Minimum coverage of $2,000,000 for each occurrence covered by the insurance. viii. Coverage to be extended to include referees, judges, officials, Commissioner. ix. Endorsement of the policy to include any additional insureds, as required by the Commissioner. 3. If applicable, proof that the Minister approved a request for an exemption from rules prescribed under clause 49 (1) (b) of the Act or a proposal for a new rule set for the purposes of the applicant’s proposed amateur combative sport contest or exhibition. (4) Despite subsection (1), the Commissioner may consider an application for an event permit less than 30 days but no less than 14 days before the date of the proposed event. Application requirements, single contest or exhibition, tournament-style contest or exhibition permits 37. In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in section 36, an applicant for an event permit for a single amateur combative sport contest or exhibition shall submit the following: 1. The date and time on which the proposed event is to be held. 2. The venue in which the proposed event is to be held. 3. If the event is to be video recorded by or on behalf of the promoter, the applicant’s agreement to provide the Commissioner with an electronic recording of the event. 4. An attestation that the applicant will conduct the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition in accordance with the prescribed rules or rules approved by the Minister, or that the Minister has exempted the contest or exhibition from the use of the prescribed rules. 5. A list of all onsite medical personnel, including job titles and contact information. 6. An attestation that the applicant will ensure that all contestants have reviewed concussion awareness resources and that a removal-from-sport and return-to-play protocol is followed. 7. An attestation from the applicant that all bouts will be competitive, and that matchmaking is done in accordance with the prescribed rules, rules approved by the Minister or in accordance with an exemption from the prescribed rules. 8. The proposed weigh-in location and time if different from the date and time in paragraph 1. 9. A letter from the owner, occupier or operator of the building, structure or other premises intended to be used as the venue for the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition stating that the venue will be available for the contest or exhibition on the date stated in the application. Fees for amateur event permits 38. The non-refundable application fees for an amateur event permit are the following: 1. $600 for an event permit to hold a single amateur combative sport contest or exhibition. 2. $1,600 for an event permit to hold a tournament-style amateur combative sport contest or exhibition. 3. $3,000 for an event permit to hold up to eight single amateur combative sport contests or exhibitions. Terms and conditions, amateur event permits 39. (1) For the purposes of subsection 22 (1) of the Act, the following terms and conditions are prescribed for an event permit for an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition: 1. The amateur combative sport contest or exhibition must be held in accordance with the rule set or rule sets approved with the application. 2. All contestants must, on the date of the contest or exhibition, complete an attestation, in a form approved by the Commissioner, confirming that the contestant does not have a suspension, prohibition or other limitation in effect from any other combative sport organization or entity. 3. The permit holder must maintain amateur books of contestant suspensions, injuries, results of contests, prohibitions or other limitations noted and in effect as a result of the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition or from any other combative sport organization or entity for each contestant. 4. The permit holder must review each contestant’s amateur book and not allow a contestant on suspension to compete. 5. All permit holders must submit a post-event report in a form provided by the Commissioner containing the following information no later than 14 days after the contest or exhibition for which they hold a permit: i. The total number of contestants who participated in the contest. ii. The total number of bouts held. iii. Anonymized data regarding injuries sustained during the event. iv. A list of all officials who participated in the event. v. Any other information required by the Commissioner. 6. The permit holder shall post at the main entrance or in a conspicuous place in the venue at which the event is being held signage in a form provided by the Commissioner that identifies that a permit has been issued for the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition. 7. Onsite medical personnel who meet the requirements in section 42 must be present at all times for the duration of the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition. (2) If a contestant is under the age of 18, the attestation referred to in paragraph 2 of subsection (1) shall be completed by the contestant’s parent or guardian. Additional terms and conditions, multiple amateur contests or exhibitions 40. In addition to the terms and conditions set out in section 39, the following terms and conditions apply to an amateur event permit that was issued in respect of multiple contests or exhibitions: 1. A maximum of eight amateur combative sport contests or exhibitions may be held under the permit. 2. The permit holder shall notify the Commissioner at least 30 days before each event in a form approved by the Commissioner and the notification shall include the following information: i. The date and time on which the proposed event is to be held. ii. The venue in which the proposed event is to be held. iii. An attestation that the applicant will conduct the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition in accordance with the prescribed rules or rules approved by the Minister, or that the Minister has exempted the contest or exhibition from the use of the prescribed rules. iv. A copy of the emergency response policies and procedures for the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition that outline, at a minimum, A. the emergency response protocol that will be followed at the contest or exhibition in the event of athlete injury or other emergency, B. an infectious disease and blood and bodily fluid policy for the contest or exhibition, C. an injury assessment and reporting plan, including removal-from-play procedures, D. an attestation that the applicant is collecting emergency contact information from each contestant, E. the name of a designated individual responsible for supervising or coordinating any emergency response, F. the type and number of medical personnel that will be onsite at the contest or exhibition, and G. a list of all medical kit supplies that will be available onsite at the contest or exhibition. v. A list of all onsite medical personnel, including job titles and contact information. vi. A copy of a code of conduct governing the contest or exhibition, including the conduct of athletes, officials and spectators, which outlines, A. any consequence for misconduct, and B. a process for resolving disputes about conduct. vii. An attestation from the applicant that all bouts will be competitive, and that matchmaking is done in accordance with the prescribed rules, rules approved by the Minister or in accordance with an exemption from the prescribed rules. viii. A list of all participating officials, including their names, job titles, qualifications, certifications relevant to the even permit and contact information. ix. The proposed weigh-in location and time if different from the date and time in subparagraph i. x. A letter from the owner, occupier or operator of the building, structure or other premises intended to be used as the venue for the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition stating that the venue will be available for the contest or exhibition on the date stated in the application. xi. A certificate of insurance that establishes that the applicant holds commercial general liability insurance for the proposed event that must include the following: A. Liability for third-party property damage. B. Liability for bodily injury. C. Personal injury liability. D. Contractual liability. E. Products and completed operations liability. F. Cross liability and severability of interests. G. Minimum coverage of $2,000,000 for each occurrence covered by the insurance. H. Coverage to be extended to include referees, judges, officials and the Commissioner. I. Endorsement of the policy to include any additional insureds, as required by the Commissioner. xii. Any other information that the Commissioner may reasonably require. Terms and conditions, full-contact strikes to head 41. In addition to the terms and conditions set out in section 39, the following are additional terms and conditions of an amateur event permit with respect to which the contest or exhibition rules allow full-contact strikes to the head: 1. A physician licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario must be present at all times for the duration of the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition. 2. All contestants must provide the permit holder evidence of a medical examination completed by a legally qualified medical practitioner no more than one year before the date of the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition indicating the contestant is fit to participate in the contest or exhibition. Onsite medical personnel 42. (1) A permit holder for an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition shall ensure onsite medical personnel are present at all times for the duration of the amateur combative sport contest or exhibition. (2) Where an amateur combative sport contest or exhibition has more than one bout taking place simultaneously, there must be at least one member of the onsite medical personnel in close proximity to each bout. (3) The onsite medical personnel referred to in subsection (1) shall include, (a) at least one individual who meets a requirement set out in paragraphs 1 to 2 of subsection (4); and (b) at least one other individual who meets a requirement set out in paragraphs 1 to 7 of subsection (4). (4) The requirements referred to in subsection (3) are as follows: 1. The individual is a physician licensed and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. 2. The individual is a practising nurse practitioner registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 3. The individual is a practising nurse registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. 4. The individual is a paramedic as defined in the Ambulance Act. 5. The individual is employed by an event medical service provider and has the qualifications of a paramedic within the meaning of the Ambulance Act. 6. The individual is a practising athletic therapist certified by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. 7. The individual holds a valid first aid certificate issued by a training agency recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Expiry of amateur event permit 43. (1) Unless cancelled under section 21 or 25 of the Act, an amateur event permit that was issued in respect of a single contest or exhibition is valid for only the duration of the specific contest or exhibition for which the permit was issued. (2) Unless cancelled under section 21 or 25 of the Act, an amateur event permit that was issued in respect of multiple contests or exhibitions is valid until the earlier of, (a) the day that is one year after the date on which the permit is issued; and (b) the day on which the last contest or exhibition authorized by the permit occurs. Enforcement Content of compliance order 44. A compliance order issued under subsection 36 (1) of the Act shall include the following: 1. The name of each person to whom the order is issued. 2. The provision of the Act or the regulations with which the person is ordered to comply. 3. Anything the person shall do, or refrain from doing, to comply with the provision. 4. The date by which the person is required to do, or refrain from doing, the thing specified. 5. Any other information the inspector or Commissioner considers relevant to the order. Amount of administrative penalty 45. (1) For the purposes of section 37 of the Act, the amount of the administrative penalty for the contravention of a requirement under the Act is an amount determined by the Commissioner after considering the following criteria: 1. The extent to which the person who committed the contravention has mitigated the actual or potential adverse effects of the contravention on contestants in a combative sport contest or exhibition or other persons. 2. Whether the person who committed the contravention has previously contravened any requirement under the Act. 3. Whether the person who committed the contravention derived any economic benefit from the contravention. 4. What amount of penalty would be proportionate to the nature of the contravention and would reflect the public interest, the seriousness of the contravention and the effects of the contravention on safety. 5. The purpose of the administrative penalty as set out in subsection 37 (2) the Act. (2) The Commissioner may increase an administrative penalty imposed on the person by an amount equal to three times the Commissioner’s estimation of the amount of the economic benefit acquired by the person or that accrued to the person as a result of the contravention. (3) The amount of an administrative penalty after an increase under subsection (2) may exceed $10,000. Review of administrative penalty 46. (1) An application to a designated senior employee under subsection 37 (6) of the Act for review of a notice of administrative penalty shall set out the grounds on which the review is sought and be accompanied by the documentary evidence, if any, that is relevant to the review. Same (2) The designated senior employee shall issue their decision in writing. Same (3) If an applicant, licensee or event permit holder has requested a hearing by the Licence Appeal Tribunal related to contravention for which the Commissioner also issued a notice of administrative penalty, the designated senior employee shall review the notice of administrative penalty following the decision of the Tribunal. Information sharing 47. The following entities and organizations are prescribed for the purposes of clause 46 (1) (d) of the Act: 1. An entity, other than a ministry, department or agency of a government, that oversees the administration of professional combative sports in another jurisdiction. 2. An entity recognized by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sport for the purpose of keeping records of bout results and suspensions of professional combative sport contestants. 3. A legally qualified medical practitioner, for the purpose of reviewing test results submitted by a licensed contestant or by an applicant as part of an application for a professional contestant’s licence. Transition Transition re event permits 48. A licence for a professional combative sport contest or exhibition shall be issued under the Athletics Control Act, as it read immediately before its repeal under the Act, and any event in respect of which the licence is issued shall be governed under the Athletics Control Act, as it read immediately before its repeal, if, (a) an application for the licence for the professional combative sport contest or exhibition is submitted before the day the Athletics Control Act is repealed; and (b) the event will occur no later than the day that is 90 days after the day the Athletics Control Act is repealed. 49. Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Regulation). Schedule 1 Fees 1. The fees referred to in paragraph 4 of subsection 8 (1) are the following: 1. For a licence to participate as a contestant in a professional combative sport contest or exhibition, the fee is $50. 2. For a licence as a professional promoter, there is no fee. 3. For a licence as a professional manager, the fee is $75. 4. For a licence as a professional matchmaker, the fee is $50. 5. For a licence as a professional second, the fee is $50. 6. For a licence as an official, there is no fee.