Wisconsin Legislature: SPS 192.07(3)(d)2.

(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.

(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.

(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:

1. Negative HIV.

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.

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.

(e) Submit results of a favorable eye examination by a licensed physician, ophthalmologist, or optometrist.

(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:

1. An MRI or magnetic resonance angiography brain examination.

2. A stress echocardiogram examination with cardiology clearance.

3. A metabolic blood profile.

4. A chest x-ray.

(g) Submit authorization for releasing medical records to the department.

(h) Submit any additional information requested by the department needed to determine an applicant’s eligibility for a license.

(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.

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

SPS 192.07 Judge’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 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.

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 license as a judge, 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.

(c) An applicant shall, on forms provided by the department, submit the results of an examination with corrective lenses.

(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:

(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.

(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.

(d)

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.

2. The trial judge program administered and supervised by the commissioner, inspector, or department representative shall consist of all of the following:

a. Observing unarmed combat sports events.

b. Shadowing a licensed judge at unarmed combat sports events.

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.

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

SPS 192.08 Referee’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 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.

(2) Eligibility.

(a) To be eligible for a license as a referee, 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.

(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.

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.

(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.

(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.

(d)

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.

2. The trial referee program administered and supervised by the commissioner, inspector, or department representative shall consist of all of the following:

a. Observing unarmed combat sports events.

b. Officiating, on a trial basis, as a referee during an unarmed combat sports event under the supervision of the commissioner, inspector, or department representative.

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

SPS 192.09 Ringside physician’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 ringside physician 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 ringside physician, an applicant shall hold a license to practice medicine in this state issued under ch. 448, Stats.

(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.

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

SPS 192.10 Second’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 second 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 second, an applicant shall be at least 16 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.

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

SPS 192.11 Timekeeper’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 timekeeper 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 timekeeper, 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.

(3) Qualifications. In accordance with s. 444.095 (3), Stats., the department may determine whether a person possesses the knowledge and experience necessary to hold a license as a timekeeper by successful completion of the trial timekeeper program. The trial timekeeper program administered and supervised by the commissioner, inspector, or department representative may consist of any of the following:

(a) Observing unarmed combat sports events.

(b) Shadowing a licensed timekeeper at unarmed combat sports events.

(c) Timekeeping, on a trial basis, during an unarmed combat sports event under the supervision of the commissioner, inspector, or department representative.

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

SPS 192.12 Term of license.

(1) A license as a contestant shall expire 12 months after its date of issuance unless suspended or revoked under s. SPS 192.96.

(2) Unless suspended or revoked under s. SPS 192.96, a license as a promoter, matchmaker, second, judge, referee, ringside physician, or timekeeper shall expire at the end of the license term requested by the applicant under s. SPS 192.04 (1), 192.05 (1), 192.07 (1), 192.08 (1), 192.09 (1), 192.10 (1), or 192.11 (1). A license term shall begin on the date the license is issued.

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

SPS 192.13 Renewal of license.

(1) To renew a license as a promoter, matchmaker, contestant, judge, referee, ringside physician, second, or timekeeper, an application for renewal shall be filed with the department. Except as provided under sub. (2), criteria and conditions for applications for an original license apply equally to applications for renewal.

(2) Unless requested by the department, a contestant is only required to provide the medical information under s. SPS 192.06 (2) (f) with the first application submitted after the contestant has attained the age of 40.

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

SPS 192.135 Reciprocal licenses for service members, former service members, and spouses of service members or former service members. A reciprocal promoter, matchmaker, contestant, judge, referee, ringside physician, second, or timekeeper license shall be granted under this section to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s. 440.09 (1), Stats., if the department determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this section.

Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266-2112.

History: CR 21-056: cr. Register July 2023 No. 811, eff. 8-1-23; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2023 No. 811.

SPS 192.14 Unarmed combat sports event permits.