5-227. Jurisdiction of commission


A. The commission shall:


1. Except for the financial and accounting functions delegated to the director
pursuant to section 5-104, have sole direction, management, control and jurisdiction over
all boxing contests held within this state unless exempt from the application of this
chapter by section 5-222.


2. Have sole control, authority and jurisdiction over all licenses required by this
chapter.


B. The commission shall grant a license to an applicant if in the judgment of the
commission the financial responsibility, experience, character and general fitness of the
applicant are such that his participation is consistent with the public interest,
convenience or necessity and the best interests of boxing and in conformity with the
purposes of this chapter. The commission may delegate the commission's licensing
authority to the commission's executive director.