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RSA 285:1 · Definitions

285:1 Definitions. – In this chapter:

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I.

"Commission" means the boxing and wrestling commission.

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II.

"Promoter" means any person, club, association or corporation sponsoring a fighting sports competition.

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III.

"Fighting sports" means professional boxing, and amateur and professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, or any other form of amateur or professional sport combat in which blows are struck that reasonably may be expected to inflict injury. Source. 1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:1, eff. June 26, 2008.

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Source note

Source. 1981, 457:1. 2008, 261:1, eff. June 26, 2008.

Source history

  • 1981, 457:1
  • 2008, 261:1, eff. June 26, 2008

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    neglect to renew. VII. RSA 315:13-a, relative to reinstatement. VIII. RSA 315:15, relative to fees. IX. RSA 315:16, relative to penalty. 161:33 Boxing and Wrestling Commission; Promoter Permit Required. Amend RSA 285:10, I to read as follows: I. No promoter shall arrange a professional fighting sports competition in the state without a permit from the [commission] office of professional licensure and certification. The fee fo

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    of the event shall be established by the office in accordance with RSA 310:5. A different permit shall be required for each day of competitions. 161:34 Boxing and Wrestling Commission; Licenses Required. Amend RSA 285:11 to read as follows: 285:11 Licenses Required. No person shall participate in a professional fighting sports competition as a contestant, manager, referee, judge, second or timekeeper without a license from the

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    competition as a contestant, manager, referee, judge, second or timekeeper without a license from the [commission] office. 161:35 Boxing and Wrestling Commission; Permit and License Fees; Amateur Cards. Amend RSA 285:13 to read as follows: 285:13 Permit and License Fees; Amateur Cards. I. The [commission] office may provide graduated fees for preliminary bouts, semifinal or main bouts, or all star competitions. II. The [commi

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    ional Licensure and Certification; Definitions; Establishment. Amend RSA 310:2, II by inserting after subparagraph (ccc) the following new subparagraphs: (ddd) Boxing and wrestling commission established under RSA 285. (eee) Professional bondsmen established under RSA 598-A. (fff) State board of auctioneers established under RSA 311-B. (ggg) Nurse agency registration established under RSA 326-M. (hhh) Doula and lactation sp

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    e distributed for charitable purposes to organizations which are exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 161:36 Boxing and Wrestling Commission; Tax and Report. Amend RSA 285:14, I to read as follows: I. Any promoter who sponsors a professional fighting sports competition under this chapter shall, within 72 hours after the competition file with the [commission] office a written report