Iowa House approves amended MMA bill
The House Labor Committee unanimously approved Senate File 2286 placing the regulation of amateur and professional mixed martial arts matches…
The House Labor Committee unanimously approved Senate File 2286 placing the regulation of amateur and professional mixed martial arts matches and events under the authority of the labor commissioner. The labor commissioner already oversees boxing and wrestling matches.
The bill requires that a person shall not promote a mixed martial arts match without first obtaining a license from the labor commissioner. It requires the promoter of a mixed martial arts match be responsible for the conduct of all officials and participants. It allows the commissioner to suspend the license of a contestant if the contestant fails a pre-fight physical or cannot produce proof of being at least 18.
The bill requires the promoter to file a report within 20 days after the event. The report shall include number of tickets sold, amount of gross admission proceeds and other items the commissioner may require by rule.
The bill outlines when the commissioner may issue a cease and desist order against a promoter of a mixed martial arts match or event. It also provides a civil penalty for violating the rules of this chapter.