§ 4:83 — Application of Chapter; professional wrestling events; required notice; exemptions

§83. Application of Chapter; professional wrestling events; required notice; exemptions
A. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to amateur contests, competitions, or
exhibitions.
B. The provisions of R.S. 4:65(A)(2), 67(A) and (B), 68 through 70, 72, 73, and
79(C) shall not apply to any professional wrestling event provided all of the following
conditions are met:
(1) The promoter and all participants are licensed pursuant to R.S. 4:65(A)(1) and
(B).
(2) The venue for the event is either a primary or secondary school gymnasium or
has a capacity of one thousand persons or fewer as certified by the state fire marshal.
(3) There is present at each event, from the start of the event until the finish of the
event, an individual of the full age of majority, who is not a participant in the event, who has
documented current certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR.
(4) The promoter secures a commercial liability policy for a minimum of one
hundred thousand dollars or provides proof to the secretary of the commission that the venue
provides a liability policy in that amount, which policy shall be in full force and effect at the
time of the event.
(5) All applicable provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations for the
commission are observed and obeyed during the event.
(6) The promoter provides, no less than fifteen days prior to the event, written notice
to the secretary of the commission which certifies the compliance with Paragraphs (1)
through (5) of this Subsection and includes verifying documents.
C. The following shall apply to any professional wrestling event conducted pursuant
to Subsection B of this Section:
(1) The promoter shall not be required by the commission to pay any show date
reservation fee however, the commission shall charge a fee of two hundred fifty dollars for
the approval and review of the written notice required by Paragraph (B)(6) of this Section.
(2) A promoter shall not be required by the commission to purchase health insurance
for the event.
(3) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commission shall not
be required to have any representative present at the event.
(4) The promoter shall at all times be responsible at the event for compliance with
the applicable provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations of the commission.
(5) The promoter shall, within the fifteen days following the event, report in writing
the results of each event.

Legislative History

Acts 1974, No. 553, §1; Acts 2007, No. 90, §1; Acts 2018, No. 210, §1; Acts 2025, No. 290, §1.