2009 Minnesota Code
Chapters 340 - 348 Police Regulations
Chapter 341 Combative Sports Commission
Section 341.22 Combative Sports Commission

341.22 COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION.

There is hereby created the Minnesota Combative Sports Commission consisting of nine members who are citizens of this state. The members must be appointed by the governor. One member of the commission must be a retired judge of the Minnesota district court, Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, or the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and at least four members must have knowledge of the boxing industry. At least four members must have knowledge of the mixed martial arts industry. The governor shall make serious efforts to appoint qualified women to serve on the commission. Membership terms, compensation of members, removal of members, the filling of membership vacancies, and fiscal year and reporting requirements must be as provided in sections 214.07 to 214.09. Unless otherwise provided, the provision of staff, administrative services, and office space; the review and processing of complaints; the setting of fees; and other provisions relating to commission operations are as provided in chapter 214. The purpose of the commission is to protect health, promote safety, and ensure fair events.

History:

2006 c 282 art 11 s 14; 2007 c 135 art 3 s 31; 2008 c 300 s 21