Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. At least 30 days
before the date of any kick boxing or similar contest in the Commonwealth, the
licensed promoter desiring to conduct the event shall deliver an application
for a license to conduct a kick boxing event or similar contest to the
department or its contractor. The application shall be on forms provided by the
department and shall include:
1. The card of
the contest to be exhibited, including the name of each contestant and the
number of rounds each is scheduled to compete. The promoter may modify the card
at any time up to the day of the event by providing the required documents for
the additions to and the notice of the deletions from the card that accompanied
the application.
2. Verification of
all scheduled contestants' fight records and location of the contestants last
five fights.
3. The date, location,
and time of the event for which a license is sought. The department will
consider the size and configuration of the location and may deny approval of
the event license for safety reasons.
4. Evidence that all contestants scheduled to
compete are covered by a health insurance policy that covers expenses for
injuries incurred during the event and has a minimum coverage of $50,000 and an
accidental death insurance benefit coverage in the minimum amount of
$50,000.
5. Evidence of a surety
bond filed with the department or its contractor conditioned on the payment of
gate fees and penalties imposed by Chapter 8.1 (§ 54.1-828 et seq.) of
Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia and on the fulfillment of the contracts made
with the contestants. The bond shall be in form and substance satisfactory to
the department and in an amount equal to the sum of (i) the total gate fee
required by this chapter and § 54.1-833A of the Code of Virginia if all
seats were to be sold and (ii) the total amount due to all contestants for
their appearance in the event. The bond shall not exceed $100,000 and shall be
executed by a surety authorized to do business in the Commonwealth.
6. Acknowledgment that the promoter will
provide a copy of the contract between the promoter and each of the contestants
licensed at weigh-in.
7. A copy of
each contract by the promoter for the sale of the rights to distribute in any
manner such event by any video, telephonic, or other communication method
involving the control of electrons or other charge carriers.
8. A statement that the applicant has read
and understands this chapter and will conduct the event in full compliance with
same.
9. Verification of status as
a charity event as defined in this chapter.
B. In no case shall the applicant for an
event license announce or advertise, either directly or indirectly, the event
to the public until the department has approved the application and issued the
event license.
§ 54.1-831 of the Code of Virginia and 15 USC §
6301 et seq..
