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 192.03 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.

SPS 192.03 History History: CR 17-016: cr. Register November 2017 No. 743, eff. 12-1-17.

SPS 192.04 SPS 192.04 Promoter’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 192.05 Matchmaker’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.