Kan. Admin. Regs. § 128-5-3 - Approval of nationally recognized amateur sanctioning organization

(a) Each nationally recognized amateur sanctioning organization seeking approval by the commission shall submit an application on a form provided by the commission. The application shall include information outlining the organization's operational structure, governing rules, the name of a person responsible for communicating with the commission, and any other information deemed necessary by the commission. The applicant may be required by the commission to appear before it for a hearing on the application.

(b) Each nationally recognized amateur sanctioning organization approved to supervise an amateur event shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Demonstrate that all contestants are tested for HIV, hepatitis BsAG, and hepatitis Cab within 12 months of the date of any scheduled contest;

(2) demonstrate that all contestants undergo a complete physical examination within one year of the date of any scheduled contest and that all examining physicians are aware that the contestants compete in combative sports;

(3) demonstrate that the promoter of each event has a policy of accident insurance on each participating contestant in the amount of at least $5,000 to compensate the contestant for any medical or hospital expenses incurred as the result of injuries received in the match and a policy in the amount of at least $50,000 to be paid to the estate of the deceased contestant if the contestant dies as a result of participating in a match. The organization shall also demonstrate that the premiums on the policies are paid by the promoter and the terms of the insurance coverage do not require the contestant to pay a deductible for the medical, surgical, or hospital care for injuries that the contestant sustains while engaged in a contest;

(4) demonstrate that the organization requires shin guards for any striking or kicking;

(5) demonstrate that the organization does not enter into any exclusivity agreements with any promoters, contestants, or officials that prevent the promoters, contestants, or officials from working with other organizations; and

(6) demonstrate that the organization requires at least six-ounce gloves to be worn by the contestants.

(c) Before sanctioning any amateur events, each approved nationally recognized amateur sanctioning organization shall file with the commission a copy of the governing rules. The organization may be directed by the commission to amend its governing rules at any time. Failure to enforce the submitted and approved governing rules may be grounds for revocation of the organization's approval. The approval of any organization may be revoked or suspended by the commission, after a hearing.

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Kan. Admin. Regs. § 128-5-3

Authorized by K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 74-50,187; implementing K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 74-50,186, 74-50,187, and 74-50,195; effective Dec. 20, 2013.