5-224

5-224. Division of boxing and mixed martial arts
regulation; powers and duties

A. A division of boxing and mixed martial arts regulation is established in the
Arizona department of racing to provide staff support for the Arizona state boxing and
mixed martial arts commission. The director of the department shall appoint an executive
director to perform the duties prescribed in this article. The resources for the Arizona
state boxing and mixed martial arts commission shall come from monies appropriated to the
department of racing.

B. The commission shall obtain from a physician licensed to practice in this state
rules and standards for the physical examination of boxers and referees. A schedule of
fees to be paid physicians by the promoter or matchmaker for the examination shall be set
by the commission.

C. The commission may adopt and issue rules pursuant to title 41, chapter 6 to
carry out the purposes of this chapter.

D. The commission shall hold a regular meeting quarterly and in addition may hold
special meetings. Except as provided in section 5-223, subsection B, all meetings of the
commission shall be open to the public and reasonable notice of the meetings shall be
given pursuant to title 38, chapter 3, article 3.1.

E. The commission shall:

1. Make and maintain a record of the acts of the division, including the issuance,
denial, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses.

2. Keep records of the commission open to public inspection at all reasonable
times.

3. Assist the director in the development of rules to be implemented pursuant to
section 5-104, subsection T.

4. Conform to the rules adopted pursuant to section 5-104, subsection T.

F. The commission may enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes,
tribal councils or tribal organizations to provide for the regulation of boxing and mixed
martial arts contests on Indian reservations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed
to diminish the authority of the department of gaming.