Maine § 8 §523 Powers of authority

Maine Statutes

§ 8 §523 — Powers of authority

Maine § 8 §523

Title 8AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS

Ch. 20MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, MUAY THAI, KICKBOXING AND BOXING

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 8, § 8 §523 (2026).

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In furtherance of its purpose, the authority shall, no later than October 15, 2010:

1.Rules. Adopt rules to protect the health and safety of authorized participants and the integrity of competition, as well as to establish a certification process authorizing participation in a mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing competition, exhibition or event and set the fee schedules for all authorized participants. A certificate authorizing participation in a mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing competition, exhibition or event may be issued for one year or such other time period as may be fixed by rule under this chapter. The board may establish requirements to ensure that a mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing competition, exhibition or event is not cond

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In furtherance of its purpose, the authority shall, no later than October 15, 2010:
1.
Rules.
Adopt rules to protect the health and safety of authorized participants and the integrity of competition, as well as to establish a certification process authorizing participation in a mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing competition, exhibition or event and set the fee schedules for all authorized participants. A certificate authorizing participation in a mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing competition, exhibition or event may be issued for one year or such other time period as may be fixed by rule under this chapter. The board may establish requirements to ensure that a mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing competition, exhibition or event is not conducted unless a promoter's fee has been paid and that each competitor has been examined by a physician who has certified the competitor's fitness to participate in the mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing or boxing competition, exhibition or event. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules, as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Notwithstanding this subsection, rules establishing fees, including promotion fees pursuant to section 524, are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The authority's rules must include, but are not limited to, the following:
2.
Other action.