Wisconsin Legislature: Ch. SPS 192 TOC

Note: Chapter RL 192 was renumbered chapter SPS 192 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671. Chapter SPS 192 was repealed and recreated eff. 12-1-17, Register November 2017 No. 743.

Subchapter I — Authority, Scope, and Definitions

SPS 192.01 Authority and scope. The rules in this chapter are adopted under the authority in s. 440.03 (1), (1m), and (7m) and ch. 444, Stats., and, with the exception of amateur boxing, regulate unarmed combat sports conducted in this state.

Note: Section 444.05, Stats., provides a person may conduct an amateur boxing contest in this state only if the contest is sanctioned by and conducted under the rules of the national governing body for amateur boxing that is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee under 36 USC 220521.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.02 Definitions. In this chapter:

(1) “ABC’s unified rules” means the unified rules of mixed martial arts, professional boxing, or other unarmed combat sport as adopted by the Association of Boxing Commissions.

Note: The ABC’s unified rules are available at www.abcboxing.com.

(2) “Amateur” means an individual who is not compensated or paid for competing in an unarmed combat sports bout or exhibition.

(3) “Anabolic steroid” has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (2m) (a), Stats.

(4) “Bout” means unarmed combat between 2 contestants.

(5) “Boxer” means a contestant who competes in a boxing bout.

(6) “Cage” means a fenced enclosure in which promotional organizations hold unarmed combat bouts.

(7) “Commissioner” means a person duly authorized to represent the department in administering the regulation of unarmed combat sports events.

(8) “Contestant” means a person licensed by the department who competes in an unarmed combat bout.

(9) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (4), Stats.

(10) “Corner” means the portion of the fighting area that is reserved for a contestant and the contestant’s seconds between rounds.

(11) “Department” means the department of safety and professional services.

(12) “Drug” means a controlled substance.

(13) “Event” means an organized contest or exhibition of unarmed combat sports.

(14) “Grappling” means techniques of throwing, locking, holding, and wrestling, as opposed to kicking and punching an opposing contestant.

(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.

(16) “Mixed martial arts” or “mixed martial arts bout” has the meaning given “mixed martial arts fighting” in s. 444.01 (1j), Stats.

(17) “Mixed martial arts contestant” means a person licensed by the department who competes in a mixed martial arts bout.

(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.

(19) “Official” means a referee, judge, timekeeper, ringside physician, inspector, or department representative involved in conducting an unarmed combat sports event.

(20) “Permit” means a credential issued to a promoter or professional club to conduct a specific unarmed combat sports event.

(21) “Professional” means an individual who is compensated or paid for competing in an unarmed combat sports bout or exhibition.

(22) “Professional club” means a club licensed under ch. 444, Stats., to conduct unarmed combat sports events.

(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.

(24) “Second” means an assistant to a contestant during a bout, unless the context requires otherwise.

(25) “Unarmed combat” has the meaning given “unarmed combat sports” in s. 444.01 (5), Stats.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

Subchapter II — License Applications and Permits

SPS 192.03 Bond 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.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.04 Promoter’s license.

(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.

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.

(2) Eligibility.

(a) To be eligible for a promoter’s license, an applicant shall do all of the following:

1. Comply with the requirements in s. 444.03, Stats.

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.

3. Acquire appropriate knowledge of the proper conduct of competition involved in unarmed combat sports as provided under this chapter.

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.

(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.

(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.

History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.05 Matchmaker’s license.

(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.

(2) Eligibility.

(a) To be eligible for a license as a matchmaker, an applicant shall be at least 18 years of age.

(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.