KRS § 229.200 Suspension, reprimand, revocation, probation, or refusal of licenses -- Grounds -- Penalties for violation of chapter.

229.200 Suspension, reprimand, revocation, probation, or refusal of licenses -- Grounds -- Penalties for violation of chapter. (1) The commission may suspend, reprimand, revoke, probate, or refuse to renew or issue a license if it has reason to believe the licensee or applicant has: (a) Violated any provision of this chapter; (b) Violated any administrative regulation promulgated by the commission pursuant to this chapter; (c) Been found guilty of, entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, or entered an Alford plea to a crime, other than a traffic violation, that is detrimental to the interests of unarmed combat or to the public interest, convenience, or necessity in any jurisdiction; (d) Been found liable in a civil action for any claim that involves fraud or dishonesty in any jurisdiction if the person is a licensed promoter, manager, referee, or judge; (e) Violated a law related to boxing, kickboxing, sparring, mixed martial arts, muay thai, or wrestling in any jurisdiction; (f) Placed a bet or wager on any bout or match in which the person participates or works; (g) Served as, or consorted or associated with any person who is, a bookmaker or illegal gambler; (h) Participated in an unlicensed event; (i) Declared bankruptcy if the person is a licensed promoter, manager, referee, or judge; or (j) An injury or health condition that makes it unsafe for the person to participate. (2) If the commission has reason to believe that a person has committed a violation of this chapter or administrative regulations promulgated thereunder, the commission may impose one (1) or more of the following penalties: (a) Issue a cease and desist order; (b) Declare a contestant ineligible to compete or disqualify the contestant; (c) Eject the person from the premises at which the show or exhibition is taking place; (d) Issue a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000); (e) Suspend, reprimand, revoke, probate, or refuse to renew or issue a license; or (f) Refer the person for criminal prosecution. (3) The commission may delegate to its employees the ability to take any of the actions authorized by subsection (2) of this section, subject to the appellate rights granted in KRS 229.190. (4) For any act that would justify the suspension of a license, other than a medical suspension, the commission may declare the person who committed the act ineligible to receive a license for a period not to exceed one (1) year. Effective:June 29, 2017 History: Repealed and reenacted 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 70, sec. 16, effective June 29, 2017; and amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 40, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2008 Ky. Acts ch. 91, sec. 19, effective July 15, 2008. -- Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 11, sec. 13, effective June 20, 2005. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 286, sec. 10, effective July 14, 1992. -- Created 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 170, sec. 11. Legislative Research Commission Note (6/29/2017). This statute was repealed and reenacted by 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 70, sec. 16 and amended by 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 40. Pursuant to KRS 446.260, the repeal and reenactment in 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 70, sec. 16 prevails..