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Utah Code § 9-23-305

The commission controls unarmed-combat contests and exhibitions in the state, and a promoter must provide security when directed by the commission or a designated commission member.

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Jurisdiction of commission.

The commission controls unarmed-combat contests and exhibitions in the state, and a promoter must provide security when directed by the commission or a designated commission member.

Section 9-23-305

Subsection 9-23-305(3)(b)

The promoter must provide security when directed by the commission or a designated commission member.

Section 9-23-305(3)(b)

Subsection 9-23-305(6)(b)

The promoter must provide security when directed by the commission or a designated commission member to carry out a removal under Subsection (6)(a).

Section 9-23-305(6)(b)

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part 9-23-3 Licensing

§ 9-23-305Jurisdiction of commission.Provision

The commission controls unarmed-combat contests and exhibitions in the state, and a promoter must provide security when directed by the commission or a designated commission member.

Jurisdiction of commission. The commission has the sole authority concerning direction, management, control, and jurisdiction over all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat to be conducted, held, or given within this state. A contest or exhibition may not be conducted, held, or given within this state except in accordance with this chapter. Any contest involving a form of unarmed self-defense must be conducted pursuant to rules for that form which are approved by the commission before the contest is conducted, held, or given. An area not less than six feet from the perimeter of the ring shall be reserved for the use of: the designated commission member; other commission members in attendance; the director; commission employees; officials; licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and others granted credentials by the commission. The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the area described in Subsection (3)(a) . The area described in Subsection (3) , the area in the dressing rooms, and other areas considered necessary by the designated commission member for the safety and welfare of a licensee and the public shall be reserved for the use of: the designated commission member; other commission members in attendance; the director; commission employees; officials; licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and others granted credentials by the commission. The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the areas described in Subsections (3) and (4) . The designated commission member may direct the removal from the contest venue and premises, of any individual whose actions: are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or pose a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees, the commission, or the public, as determined by the designated commission member. The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to effectuate a removal under Subsection (6)(a) .
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§ 9-23-305(1)Subsection 9-23-305(1)Provision

The commission has sole authority over unarmed combat contests and exhibitions in the state, and such events may not be held unless they comply with this chapter.

The commission has the sole authority concerning direction, management, control, and jurisdiction over all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat to be conducted, held, or given within this state. A contest or exhibition may not be conducted, held, or given within this state except in accordance with this chapter.
Section 9-23-305(1)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(1)(a)Subsection 9-23-305(1)(a)Provision

The commission has sole authority over the direction, management, control, and jurisdiction of all unarmed combat contests or exhibitions held in the state.

The commission has the sole authority concerning direction, management, control, and jurisdiction over all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat to be conducted, held, or given within this state.
Section 9-23-305(1)(a)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(1)(b)Subsection 9-23-305(1)(b)Provision

A contest or exhibition may not be conducted, held, or given within this state unless it complies with this chapter.

A contest or exhibition may not be conducted, held, or given within this state except in accordance with this chapter.
Section 9-23-305(1)(b)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(2)Subsection 9-23-305(2)Provision

A contest involving unarmed self-defense must follow commission-approved rules.

Any contest involving a form of unarmed self-defense must be conducted pursuant to rules for that form which are approved by the commission before the contest is conducted, held, or given.
Section 9-23-305(2)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(3)Subsection 9-23-305(3)Provision

An area at least six feet from the ring perimeter must be reserved for specified commission personnel, officials, licensees involved in the contest, and others credentialed by the commission.

An area not less than six feet from the perimeter of the ring shall be reserved for the use of: the designated commission member; other commission members in attendance; the director; commission employees; officials; licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and others granted credentials by the commission. The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the area described in Subsection (3)(a) .
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§ 9-23-305(3)(a)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(a)Provision

An area not less than six feet from the perimeter of the ring shall be reserved for the use of: the designated commission member; other commission members in attendance; the director; commission employees; officials; licensees

An area not less than six feet from the perimeter of the ring shall be reserved for the use of: the designated commission member; other commission members in attendance; the director; commission employees; officials; licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and others granted credentials by the commission.
Section 9-23-305(3)(a)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(3)(a)(i)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(a)(i)Provision

the designated commission member;

the designated commission member;
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§ 9-23-305(3)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(a)(ii)Provision

other commission members in attendance;

other commission members in attendance;
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§ 9-23-305(3)(a)(iii)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(a)(iii)Provision

Refers to the director.

the director;
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§ 9-23-305(3)(a)(iv)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(a)(iv)Provision

Refers to commission employees.

commission employees;
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§ 9-23-305(3)(a)(v)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(a)(v)Provision

officials;

officials;
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§ 9-23-305(3)(a)(vi)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(a)(vi)Provision

licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and

licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and
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§ 9-23-305(3)(a)(vii)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(a)(vii)Provision

others granted credentials by the commission.

others granted credentials by the commission.
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§ 9-23-305(3)(b)Subsection 9-23-305(3)(b)Provision

The promoter must provide security when directed by the commission or a designated commission member.

The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the area described in Subsection (3)(a) .
Section 9-23-305(3)(b)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(4)Subsection 9-23-305(4)Provision

The area described in Subsection (3) , the area in the dressing rooms, and other areas considered necessary by the designated commission member for the safety and welfare of a licensee and the public shall be reserved for the use of: the

The area described in Subsection (3) , the area in the dressing rooms, and other areas considered necessary by the designated commission member for the safety and welfare of a licensee and the public shall be reserved for the use of: the designated commission member; other commission members in attendance; the director; commission employees; officials; licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and others granted credentials by the commission.
Section 9-23-305(4)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(4)(a)Subsection 9-23-305(4)(a)Provision

the designated commission member;

the designated commission member;
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§ 9-23-305(4)(b)Subsection 9-23-305(4)(b)Provision

other commission members in attendance;

other commission members in attendance;
Section 9-23-305(4)(b)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(4)(c)Subsection 9-23-305(4)(c)Provision

Refers to the director.

the director;
Section 9-23-305(4)(c)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(4)(d)Subsection 9-23-305(4)(d)Provision

Mentions commission employees.

commission employees;
Section 9-23-305(4)(d)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(4)(e)Subsection 9-23-305(4)(e)Provision

officials;

officials;
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§ 9-23-305(4)(f)Subsection 9-23-305(4)(f)Provision

Mentions licensees participating or assisting in the contest.

licensees participating or assisting in the contest; and
Section 9-23-305(4)(f)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(4)(g)Subsection 9-23-305(4)(g)Provision

others granted credentials by the commission.

others granted credentials by the commission.
Section 9-23-305(4)(g)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(5)Subsection 9-23-305(5)Provision

The promoter must provide security when directed by the commission or a designated commission member.

The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to secure the areas described in Subsections (3) and (4) .
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§ 9-23-305(6)Subsection 9-23-305(6)Provision

A designated commission member may order removal of an individual from the contest venue and premises if the person’s actions are disruptive or create a safety risk. The promoter must provide security when directed to help carry out that removal.

The designated commission member may direct the removal from the contest venue and premises, of any individual whose actions: are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or pose a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees, the commission, or the public, as determined by the designated commission member. The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to effectuate a removal under Subsection (6)(a) .
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§ 9-23-305(6)(a)Subsection 9-23-305(6)(a)Provision

The designated commission member may direct the removal from the contest venue and premises, of any individual whose actions: are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or pose a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees,

The designated commission member may direct the removal from the contest venue and premises, of any individual whose actions: are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or pose a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees, the commission, or the public, as determined by the designated commission member.
Section 9-23-305(6)(a)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(6)(a)(i)Subsection 9-23-305(6)(a)(i)Provision

are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or

are disruptive to the safe conduct of the contest; or
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§ 9-23-305(6)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-23-305(6)(a)(ii)Provision

It concerns conduct that poses a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees, the commission, or the public, as determined by the designated commission member.

pose a danger to the safety and welfare of the licensees, the commission, or the public, as determined by the designated commission member.
Section 9-23-305(6)(a)(ii)Verify source
§ 9-23-305(6)(b)Subsection 9-23-305(6)(b)Provision

The promoter must provide security when directed by the commission or a designated commission member to carry out a removal under Subsection (6)(a).

The promoter shall provide security at the direction of the commission or designated commission member to effectuate a removal under Subsection (6)(a) .
Section 9-23-305(6)(b)Verify source

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