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SPS 192.02(13) (13)“Event" means an organized contest or exhibition of unarmed combat sports.
SPS 192.02(14) (14)“Grappling" means techniques of throwing, locking, holding, and wrestling, as opposed to kicking and punching an opposing contestant.
SPS 192.02(15) (15)“Kickboxing" means the act of attack and defense with the fists and feet that is practiced as a sport under the rules described under subch. VI, or substantially similar rules.
SPS 192.02(16) (16)“Mixed martial arts" or “mixed martial arts bout” has the meaning given “mixed martial arts fighting” in s. 444.01 (1j), Stats.
SPS 192.02(17) (17)“Mixed martial arts contestant" means a person licensed by the department who competes in a mixed martial arts bout.
SPS 192.02(18) (18)“Muay Thai" means the act of attack and defense with the fists, forearms, elbows, knees, shins, and feet and clinching techniques that is practiced as a sport under the rules described under subch. VII, or substantially similar rules.
SPS 192.02(19) (19)“Official” means a referee, judge, timekeeper, ringside physician, inspector, or department representative involved in conducting an unarmed combat sports event.
SPS 192.02(20) (20)“Permit" means a credential issued to a promoter or professional club to conduct a specific unarmed combat sports event.
SPS 192.02(21) (21)“Professional” means an individual who is compensated or paid for competing in an unarmed combat sports bout or exhibition.
SPS 192.02(22) (22)“Professional club" means a club licensed under ch. 444, Stats., to conduct unarmed combat sports events.
SPS 192.02(23) (23)“Promoter” means any person, club, corporation, or association, and in the case of a corporate promoter includes any officer, director, employee, or stockholder, who conducts, produces, arranges, or stages an unarmed combat sports event.
SPS 192.02(24) (24)“Second” means an assistant to a contestant during a bout, unless the context requires otherwise.
SPS 192.02(25) (25)“Unarmed combat” has the meaning given “unarmed combat sports” in s. 444.01 (5), Stats.
SPS 192.02 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
subch. II of ch. SPS 192 Subchapter II — License Applications and Permits
SPS 192.03 SPS 192.03Bond required for promoter and club license. A promoter or club shall post a bond or other surety of not less than $10,000 as required by s. 444.035, Stats., with their application for a promoter or club license, to ensure payment of the expenses incurred in conducting an event including, in order of priority, the department, contestants, and the officials.
SPS 192.03 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.04 SPS 192.04Promoter's license.
SPS 192.04(1)(1)Application. A person, club, corporation, or association shall submit an application for a promoter's license on forms provided by the department together with the fee specified in s. 444.03, Stats., prior to conducting an unarmed combat sports event in this state. The application form shall allow the applicant to request a license term of 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 months.
SPS 192.04 Note Note: Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.04(2) (2) Eligibility.
SPS 192.04(2)(a)(a) To be eligible for a promoter's license, an applicant shall do all of the following:
SPS 192.04(2)(a)1. 1. Comply with the requirements in s. 444.03, Stats.
SPS 192.04(2)(a)2. 2. Comply with the requirements in s. 444.11, Stats., if applicable; submit a copy of their articles of incorporation and proof that the secretary of state has filed their articles pursuant to s. 180.0122, Stats.; and identify all persons connected with or having a proprietary interest in the professional club, corporation, or association and the percentage of proprietary interest.
SPS 192.04(2)(a)3. 3. Acquire appropriate knowledge of the proper conduct of competition involved in unarmed combat sports as provided under this chapter.
SPS 192.04(2)(a)4. 4. Post a $10,000 bond, or other surety made payable to the department, a copy of the certificate verifying the approval and the filing of the bond, or other surety with the department.
SPS 192.04(2)(b) (b) The department shall issue a promoter's license if it finds that the applicant is not in default on any payments, obligations, or debts payable to the state of Wisconsin.
SPS 192.04(2)(c) (c) The department may deny a license to an applicant who has committed any act that would, if committed by a licensee, subject the applicant to discipline under subch. IX.
SPS 192.04 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.05 SPS 192.05Matchmaker's license.
SPS 192.05(1)(1)Application. A person shall submit an application on forms provided by the department together with the fee specified in s. 444.11, Stats., prior to acting as a matchmaker at any unarmed combat sports event. The application form shall allow the applicant to request a license term of 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 months.
SPS 192.05 Note Note: Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.05(2) (2) Eligibility.
SPS 192.05(2)(a)(a) To be eligible for a license as a matchmaker, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age.
SPS 192.05(2)(b) (b) The department may deny a license to an applicant who has committed any act that would, if committed by a licensee, subject the applicant to discipline under subch. IX.
SPS 192.05 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.06 SPS 192.06Contestant's license.
SPS 192.06(1)(1)Application. A person shall submit an application on forms provided by the department together with the fee specified in s. 444.11, Stats., prior to acting as a professional boxer, a professional or amateur mixed martial arts contestant, or a professional or amateur kickboxing or Muay Thai contestant at any unarmed combat sports event.
SPS 192.06 Note Note: Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.06(2) (2) Eligibility. To be eligible for a license as a professional or amateur contestant, an applicant shall comply with all of the following:
SPS 192.06(2)(a) (a) Be at least 18 years of age.
SPS 192.06(2)(b) (b) Be capable of engaging in an unarmed combat bout based on the information included in the application and any other information the department considers reliable.
SPS 192.06(2)(c) (c) Submit to the department an application for an Association of Boxing Commissions' mixed martial arts national identification number or boxing federal identification number along with a $10 processing fee or a $10 replacement fee.
SPS 192.06(2)(d) (d) Submit results of a complete physical examination by a physician, including any laboratory tests, conducted no more than 180 days before the date of the application and conducted in accordance with ch. 448, Stats., affirming all of the following:
SPS 192.06(2)(d)1. 1. Negative HIV.
SPS 192.06(2)(d)2. 2. Negative hepatitis B surface antigen. If a contestant had a failing hepatitis B antigen test, the contestant shall pass a hepatitis B “PCR" quantitative test. The quantitative limit shall be within permissible limits according to the laboratory where the test was administered.
SPS 192.06(2)(d)3. 3. Negative hepatitis C antibody. If a contestant had a failing hepatitis C antibody test, the contestant shall pass a hepatitis C “PCR" quantitative test. The quantitative limit shall be within permissible limits according to the laboratory where the test was administered.
SPS 192.06(2)(e) (e) Submit results of a favorable eye examination by a licensed physician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist.
SPS 192.06(2)(f) (f) If of age 40 or more, submit favorable results for all of the following examinations and tests conducted or obtained no more than 180 days before the date of application:
SPS 192.06(2)(f)1. 1. An MRI or magnetic resonance angiography brain examination.
SPS 192.06(2)(f)2. 2. A stress echocardiogram examination with cardiology clearance.
SPS 192.06(2)(f)3. 3. A metabolic blood profile.
SPS 192.06(2)(f)4. 4. A chest x-ray.
SPS 192.06(2)(g) (g) Submit authorization for releasing medical records to the department.
SPS 192.06(2)(h) (h) Submit any additional information requested by the department needed to determine an applicant's eligibility for a license.
SPS 192.06(3) (3) Denial. The department may deny a license to an applicant who has committed any act that would, if committed by a licensee, subject the applicant to discipline under subch. IX.
SPS 192.06 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.07 SPS 192.07Judge's license.
SPS 192.07(1)(1)Application. A person shall submit an application on forms provided by the department together with the fee specified in s. 444.11, Stats., prior to acting as a judge for any professional boxing bout, professional or amateur mixed martial arts bout, or professional or amateur kickboxing or Muay Thai bout. The application form shall allow the applicant to request a license term of 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 months.
SPS 192.07 Note Note: Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.07(2) (2) Eligibility.
SPS 192.07(2)(a)(a) To be eligible for a license as a judge, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age.
SPS 192.07(2)(b) (b) The department may deny a license to an applicant who has committed any act that would, if committed by a licensee, subject the applicant to discipline under subch. IX.
SPS 192.07(2)(c) (c) An applicant shall, on forms provided by the department, submit the results of an examination with corrective lenses.
SPS 192.07(3) (3) Qualifications. In accordance with s. 444.095 (3), Stats., the department shall determine whether an applicant possesses the knowledge and experience necessary to hold a license as a judge by reviewing one or more of the following:
SPS 192.07(3)(a) (a) A certificate of completion of a judge's training program from another state, other regulating bodies such as the Association of Boxing Commissions, and other organizations that have a judge's training program certified by the Association of Boxing Commissions or another association recognized by the department.
SPS 192.07(3)(b) (b) A resume with 3 professional references that can verify the number of years of experience as a judge along with a log of experience.
SPS 192.07(3)(c) (c) A valid and current license as a judge from another state or organization.
SPS 192.07(3)(d)1.1. A passing grade on an examination administered by the department that tests the examinee's knowledge, and successful completion of the trial judge program under subd. 2.
SPS 192.07(3)(d)2. 2. The trial judge program administered and supervised by the commissioner, inspector, or department representative shall consist of all of the following:
SPS 192.07(3)(d)2.a. a. Observing unarmed combat sports events.
SPS 192.07(3)(d)2.b. b. Shadowing a licensed judge at unarmed combat sports events.
SPS 192.07(3)(d)2.c. c. Officiating, on a trial basis, as a judge during an unarmed combat sports event under the supervision of the commissioner, inspector, or department representative.
SPS 192.07 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.
SPS 192.08 SPS 192.08Referee's license.
SPS 192.08(1)(1)Application. A person shall submit an application on forms provided by the department together with the fee specified in s. 444.11, Stats., prior to acting as a referee for any professional boxing bout, professional or amateur mixed martial arts bout, or professional or amateur kickboxing or Muay Thai bout. The application form shall allow the applicant to request a license term of 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 months.
SPS 192.08 Note Note: Applications are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.08(2) (2) Eligibility.
SPS 192.08(2)(a)(a) To be eligible for a license as a referee, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age.
SPS 192.08(2)(b) (b) The department may deny a license to an applicant who has committed any act that would, if committed by a licensee, subject the applicant to discipline under subch. IX.
SPS 192.08(2)(c) (c) An applicant shall provide the results of a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician. The results of the examination shall be on forms provided by the department.
SPS 192.08 Note Note: Forms are available from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Professional Credentialing, 1400 E. Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or from the department's website at: http://dsps.wi.gov.
SPS 192.08(3) (3) Qualifications. In accordance with s. 444.095 (3), Stats., the department shall determine whether an applicant possesses the knowledge and experience necessary to hold a license as a referee by reviewing one or more of the following:
SPS 192.08(3)(a) (a) A certificate of completion of a referee's training program from another state, other regulating bodies such as the Association of Boxing Commissions, and other organizations that have a referee's training program certified by the Association of Boxing Commissions or another association recognized by the department.
SPS 192.08(3)(b) (b) A resume with 3 professional references that can verify the number of years of experience as a referee along with a log of experience.
SPS 192.08(3)(c) (c) A valid and current license as a referee from another state or organization.
SPS 192.08(3)(d)1.1. A passing grade on an examination administered by the department that tests the examinee's knowledge, and successful completion of the trial referee program under subd. 2.
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