For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADMISSION FEE. Any amount charged or minimum amount required to be expended in exchange for entrance to the premises where an amateur boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts event is being held. ADMISSION FEE shall not include membership fees charged by health clubs, fitness facilities, gymnasiums, or fees charged for professional instruction in the sports of boxing, kickboxing, and the mixed martial arts.
AMATEUR. A person who has never received nor competed for any purse or other article of value with the exception of those trophies, ribbons, medals, or belts that are consistent within the style of competition, either for the expenses of training or for participating in a match, regardless of the amount.
BOXING. To compete with the fists.
CITY MANAGER. The Vermillion City Manager or his or her duly authorized representative.
CONTESTANT. Any person who competes in any boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts match or exhibition.
EXHIBITION. A boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts engagement in which the participants show or display their skills without necessarily striving to win.
FIGHT NIGHTS. Activities occurring in bars, clubs and other establishments that encourage or permit untrained, unskilled persons to engage in boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts and other combinations of punching and kicking as a form of entertainment.
KICKBOXING. To compete with the fists, feet, legs, or any combination thereof.
LICENSED PHYSICIAN. A medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) licensed to practice medicine in the State of South Dakota.
MATCH. Contest, bout or competition that involves the sports of boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts in which the participants strive earnestly to win.
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS. Unarmed combat involving the use of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts, including, but not limited to, grappling, kicking, and striking. “Toughman,” “ultimate fighting,” “extreme fighting,” “cage fighting,” or any similar competition will be considered MIXED MARTIAL ARTS for the purpose of this chapter.
PROMOTER. Any person, firm, or organization responsible for coordinating the match or exhibition.
SANCTIONING BODY. An organization approved by the City Manager or designee as a body authorized to sanction boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts matches or exhibitions in the City of Vermillion.
(Ord. 1201, passed 12-15-2008)