2006 Utah Code - 13-33-403 — Approval to hold contest or promotion -- Bond required.

     13-33-403.   Approval to hold contest or promotion -- Bond required.
     (1) An application to hold a contest or multiple contests as part of a single promotion shall be made by a licensed promoter to the commission on forms provided by the commission.
     (2) The application shall be accompanied by a contest fee determined by the department under Section 63-38-3.2.
     (3) (a) The commission may approve or deny approval to hold a contest or promotion permitted under this chapter.
     (b) Provisional approval under Subsection (3)(a) shall be granted upon a determination by the commission that:
     (i) the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed;
     (ii) a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection (5) has been posted by the promoter of the contest or promotion; and
     (iii) the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.
     (4) Final approval to hold a contest or promotion may not be granted unless the promoter provides to the commission not less than seven days before the day of the contest:
     (a) proof of a negative HIV test performed not more than 180 days before the day of the contest for each contestant;
     (b) a copy of each contestant's federal identification card;
     (c) a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the contest;
     (d) a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest;
     (e) a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and
     (f) the name of the physician selected from among a list of registered and commission-approved ringside physicians who shall act as ringside physician for the contest.
     (5) An applicant shall post a surety bond or cashier's check with the commission in the greater of $10,000 or the amount of the purse, providing for forfeiture and disbursement of the proceeds if the applicant fails to comply with:
     (a) the requirements of this chapter; or
     (b) rules made under this chapter relating to the promotion or conduct of the contest or promotion.

Amended by Chapter 72, 2006 General Session