Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
8800 - Combative Sports Entertainment Rules and Regulations
Part C - Professional Mixed Martial Arts
Section 8800-C-19.0 - Requirements of the Division
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
19.1 Promoter must present suitable evidence reflecting experience as a promoter. The final decision on suitability shall be made by the Division.
19.2 Matchmaker must present suitable evidence reflecting experience as a matchmaker. The final decision on suitability shall be made by the Division.
19.3 Require promoter to provide proof of sufficient liability insurance for the officials.
19.4 Require promoter to provide proof of sufficient medical insurance including Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance for contestants including the deductibe amount as per application requirements.
19.5 Require promoter to provide an ambulance with with at least 2 EMTs and 2 paramedics, to be present and on site at all times and have a Delaware licensed physician onsite and at ringside. The paramedics will maintain a supply of life saving medicines and equipment to be available as needed.
19.6 Verify the matchmaking done by the promoter by confirming the fight records.
19.7 The Division shall not have any direct or indirect interest of any kind in the fighters, the promoter or the event.
19.8 Oversee the weigh-ins, the hand wrapping and glove placement after inspecting the gloves.
19.9 The Division shall provide a fighters' meeting to review the rules and regulations prior to the commencement of the fights.
19.10 Must inspect and approve the fighting area prior to the start of the contests.
19.11 Follow all Delaware laws and rules governing Professional Mixed Martial Arts Events.
19.12 Report results of each bout and suspensions to the Association of Boxing Commissions data base within seven days of the event.
19.13 Agree not to hold the event if the promoter has not obtained adequate security to maintain control over the event and provide safety to the public during and after the event.
19.14 Oversee drug testing to be performed on the day of the event on all contestants for illegal drugs, banned substances and performance enhancers.
19.15 Oversee pregnancy tests by a female official only.
