In order to receive a permit for an amateur boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts match or exhibition, the promoter shall pay a permit application fee and certify the following:
(A) The match is governed and authorized under the rules of USA boxing (boxing), the International Federation of Kickboxing (kickboxing), the International Sports Combat Federation (mixed martial arts) or another sanctioning body approved by the City Manager or designee.
(B) In addition to following the rules of any sanctioning organization, the promoter must certify:
(1) There will be a licensed physician, either a doctor of medicine (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.), ringside.
(2) There will be a waiting ambulance on the premises with at least 2 certified emergency medical technicians.
(3) A portable defibrillator with all additional equipment necessary for its operation and oxygen will be available ringside.
(4) The contestants, and any alternates, will be registered and matched at least 7 days before the match.
(5) The contestants, and any alternates, shall be matched according to the weight classes and rules of the sanctioning body, as recognized by the City Manager, for the particular sport in which the contestant is competing.
(6) A licensed physician shall conduct a pre-match physical of all contestants to ensure that the contestants are fit to participate and that they have not consumed any alcohol or illegal drugs.
(7) A licensed physician shall conduct a post-match physical of all contestants to ensure that the contestants do not require emergency medical attention.
(8) Health insurance for each participant to provide medical coverage for any injuries sustained in a match, certificates of which shall be furnished as part of the permit application.
(9) The contestants will wear protective headgear approved by the sanctioning body, as recognized by the City Manager, for the particular sport in which the contestant is competing. If the sanctioning body does not recognize or require headgear, headgear consistent with the rules and regulations set by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC)/USA Boxing must be worn.
(10) The contestants will each wear custom-made or individually fitted mouthpieces.
(11) The contestants will wear boxing gloves that correspond with the weight class of the contestants as established by the sanctioning body, as recognized by the City Manager, for the particular sport in which the contestant is competing.
(12) That the promoter has arranged with a local law enforcement agency for the presence of an adequate number of sworn law enforcement officers at the premises where the match or exhibition will be held. The Chief of Police shall determine the number of sworn law enforcement officers required to be on the premises to provide adequate security. In addition, the promoter shall be responsible for paying the local law enforcement agency for providing the security required under this section.
(C) Proof of a bond or certificate of liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000, indemnifying the public against damages sustained as a result of holding any match or exhibition as described in this chapter. Such bond or certificate shall be subject to approval of the City Attorney.
(D) The match or exhibition must be held in compliance with the City of Vermillion Code of Ordinances.
(E) The match or exhibition shall be controlled by officials and referees recognized by the sanctioning body, as recognized by the City Manager, for the particular sport in which the contestant is competing.
(F) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any boxing, kickboxing or mixed martial arts match or exhibition conducted as part of an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic program, or as part of an amateur athletic program sponsored by or under the supervision of the national Amateur Athletic Union, Law Enforcement Athletic Leagues, or the United States Olympic Committee/USA Boxing in which all contestants are amateurs, or to any boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts match or exhibition conducted under the control or supervision of the U.S. Armed Forces.
(Ord. 1201, passed 12-15-2008)
Penalty, see § 117.99