Section 68IAC24-6-13. On-site oversight

   (a) There must be present at an event at least two (2) representatives from the sanctioning body to provide for the on-site regulation of the event.

  (b) The sanctioning body may send as many representatives as it determines is necessary.

  (c) The sanctioning body responsible for providing oversight of an event must:

(1) ensure the provisions of IC 4-33-22-18 and this article are enforced; and

(2) immediately advise the executive director or the executive director's designee in the event the sanctioning body or a promoter violates a provision of IC 4-33-22-18 or this article.

  (d) The executive director or the executive director's designee may appoint a commission representative to be present at an event for purposes of ensuring compliance with IC 4-33-22 and this article.

  (e) Commission representatives must be admitted free of charge, upon presentation of credentials, to an event.

  (f) Fighting area apron seats must be provided to commission representatives who have been appointed to observe the event.

  (g) Failure of the sanctioning body or promoter to comply with the provisions of IC 4-33-22-18 and this article may result in the following:

(1) Cancellation of:

(A) the amateur bouts at a professional-amateur mixed martial arts event; or

(B) an amateur mixed martial arts event.

(2) Disciplinary action, including license suspension, revocation, or denial under IC 4-33-22 and IC 4-21.5.

(Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-6-13; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926-IR-068110385FRA)