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Utah Code § 9-23-308

The commission must adopt contest rules and may exempt a contest and each contestant from the unprofessional-conduct definition if requested by a promoter and supported by relevant factors.

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Jurisdiction: United States — Utah
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Rules for the conduct of contests.

The commission must adopt contest rules and may exempt a contest and each contestant from the unprofessional-conduct definition if requested by a promoter and supported by relevant factors.

Section 9-23-308

Subsection 9-23-308(2)(a)(i)

stopping contests; and

Section 9-23-308(2)(a)(i)

Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)

The commission may exempt a contest and each contestant from the definition of unprofessional conduct if a promoter requests it and the commission considers relevant factors.

Section 9-23-308(3)(a)

Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(B)

the win and loss records of each contestant;

Section 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(B)

Subsection 9-23-308(3)(c)

The commission's decision to grant or deny a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is not subject to agency review under Section 63G-4-301 .

Section 9-23-308(3)(c)

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Provision 14Interpretation 3

Part 9-23-3

part 9-23-3 Licensing

§ 9-23-308Rules for the conduct of contests.Interpretation

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The commission must adopt contest rules and may exempt a contest and each contestant from the unprofessional-conduct definition if requested by a promoter and supported by relevant factors.

Rules for the conduct of contests. The commission shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , for the conduct of contests in the state. The rules shall include: authority for: stopping contests; and impounding purses with respect to contests when there is a question with respect to the contest, contestants, or any other licensee associated with the contest; and reasonable and necessary provisions to ensure that all obligations of a promoter with respect to any promotion or contest are paid in accordance with agreements made by the promoter. The commission may, in its discretion, exempt a contest and each contestant from the definition of unprofessional conduct found in Subsection 9-23-101(25)(f) after: a promoter requests the exemption; and the commission considers relevant factors, including: the experience of the contestants; the win and loss records of each contestant; each contestant's level of training; and any other evidence relevant to the contestants' professionalism and the ability to safely conduct the contest. The commission's hearing of a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is an informal adjudicative proceeding under Section 63G-4-202 . The commission's decision to grant or deny a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is not subject to agency review under Section 63G-4-301 .

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§ 9-23-308(1)Subsection 9-23-308(1)Provision

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The commission must adopt rules for conducting contests in the state, following the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

The commission shall adopt rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , for the conduct of contests in the state.

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§ 9-23-308(2)Subsection 9-23-308(2)Provision

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The rules must include authority to stop contests, impound purses in certain disputed contests, and require reasonable provisions to ensure a promoter pays obligations under its agreements.

The rules shall include: authority for: stopping contests; and impounding purses with respect to contests when there is a question with respect to the contest, contestants, or any other licensee associated with the contest; and reasonable and necessary provisions to ensure that all obligations of a promoter with respect to any promotion or contest are paid in accordance with agreements made by the promoter.

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§ 9-23-308(2)(a)Subsection 9-23-308(2)(a)Provision

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An authority may stop contests and impound purses when there is a question about the contest, contestants, or another licensee associated with the contest.

authority for: stopping contests; and impounding purses with respect to contests when there is a question with respect to the contest, contestants, or any other licensee associated with the contest; and

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§ 9-23-308(2)(a)(i)Subsection 9-23-308(2)(a)(i)Provision

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stopping contests; and

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§ 9-23-308(2)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-23-308(2)(a)(ii)Provision

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impounding purses with respect to contests when there is a question with respect to the contest, contestants, or any other licensee associated with the contest; and

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§ 9-23-308(2)(b)Subsection 9-23-308(2)(b)Provision

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A promoter must make reasonable and necessary provisions so obligations tied to a promotion or contest are paid under the promoter’s agreements.

reasonable and necessary provisions to ensure that all obligations of a promoter with respect to any promotion or contest are paid in accordance with agreements made by the promoter.

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§ 9-23-308(3)Subsection 9-23-308(3)Interpretation

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The commission may exempt a contest and each contestant from the definition of unprofessional conduct if a promoter requests it and the commission considers listed factors.

The commission may, in its discretion, exempt a contest and each contestant from the definition of unprofessional conduct found in Subsection 9-23-101(25)(f) after: a promoter requests the exemption; and the commission considers relevant factors, including: the experience of the contestants; the win and loss records of each contestant; each contestant's level of training; and any other evidence relevant to the contestants' professionalism and the ability to safely conduct the contest. The commission's hearing of a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is an informal adjudicative proceeding under Section 63G-4-202 . The commission's decision to grant or deny a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is not subject to agency review under Section 63G-4-301 .

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§ 9-23-308(3)(a)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)Interpretation

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The commission may exempt a contest and each contestant from the definition of unprofessional conduct if a promoter requests it and the commission considers relevant factors.

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§ 9-23-308(3)(a)(i)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)(i)Provision

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A promoter requests the exemption.

a promoter requests the exemption; and

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§ 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)Provision

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The commission considers relevant factors about the contestants when assessing a contest.

the commission considers relevant factors, including: the experience of the contestants; the win and loss records of each contestant; each contestant's level of training; and any other evidence relevant to the contestants' professionalism and the ability to safely conduct the contest.

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§ 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(A)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(A)Provision

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the experience of the contestants;

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§ 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(B)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(B)Provision

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the win and loss records of each contestant;

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§ 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(C)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(C)Provision

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This text refers to each contestant’s level of training.

each contestant's level of training; and

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§ 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(D)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(a)(ii)(D)Provision

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any other evidence relevant to the contestants' professionalism and the ability to safely conduct the contest.

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§ 9-23-308(3)(b)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(b)Provision

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The commission’s hearing of an exemption request under this subsection is an informal adjudicative proceeding under Section 63G-4-202.

The commission's hearing of a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is an informal adjudicative proceeding under Section 63G-4-202 .

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§ 9-23-308(3)(c)Subsection 9-23-308(3)(c)Provision

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The commission's decision to grant or deny a request for an exemption under this Subsection (3) is not subject to agency review under Section 63G-4-301 .

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