Section 68IAC24-6-5. Sanctioning body rule requirements

   (a) In addition to the other items required under this rule, an applicant for a license as a sanctioning body must provide its proposed rules and regulations for providing oversight of an event.

  (b) The proposed rules and regulations must include the following:

(1) The fees to be charged by the applicant for providing oversight at an event.

(2) Identification of the types of actions that will be considered a foul during an amateur mixed martial arts bout, consistent with the Unified Amateur Rules.

(3) The weight classes of amateur mixed martial artists, consistent with the Unified Amateur Rules.

(4) Information regarding the:

(A) maximum weight differentials between opponents in different weight classes; and

(B) official weigh-in requirements;

for amateur mixed martial artists at an event.

(5) A requirement that professional mixed martial artists do not participate in amateur mixed martial arts bouts.

(6) A requirement that bouts are three (3) rounds of not more than three (3) minutes duration per round.

(7) A requirement that substances other than adhesive tape and soft gauze cloth are not permitted for hand wraps.

(8) A requirement that a:

(A) representative of the sanctioning body; or

(B) referee;

must witness the gloves being placed on the hands of amateur mixed martial artists.

(9) A requirement that the gloves are:

(A) at least six (6) ounces;

(B) provided by the promoter; and

(C) approved by the sanctioning body.

(10) A requirement enforcing the novice and advanced divisions, consistent with the Unified Amateur Rules.

(11) A requirement that an amateur mixed martial artist may only consume water and approved electrolyte-replacement drinks during a bout.

(12) A requirement that an amateur mixed martial artist must take a mandatory rest period between competing in each mixed martial arts bout, which shall be not less than seven (7) days, starting with the first full calendar day after the previous bout.

(13) The proposed scoring system to be used by judges of an amateur mixed martial arts bout, consistent with the Unified Amateur Rules.

(14) A requirement that an amateur mixed martial artist competing in an event has obtained a mixed martial arts national identification card from a state, country, or tribal nation recognized by the Association of Boxing Commissions.

(15) A requirement that no amateur mixed martial artist participating in an event is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(16) A requirement that no amateur mixed martial artist is permitted to participate in an event while under medical suspension in the website registry certified and operated by the Association of Boxing Commissions.

(17) A requirement that the applicant will uphold administrative suspensions issued by another actively licensed sanctioning body in Indiana.

(18) The information necessary for the commission, the executive director, or the executive director's designee to determine that the sanctioning body is suitable to ensure the integrity of amateur mixed martial arts and the safety of amateur mixed martial artists.

  (c) The commission, the executive director, or the executive director's designee may deny a license to an applicant if the rules and regulations submitted under this rule are insufficient to ensure the safety of amateur mixed martial artists or the integrity of amateur mixed martial arts.

  (d) In determining the sufficiency of an applicant's proposed rules and regulations, paramount consideration will be given to whether the rules and regulations are likely to adequately ensure the:

(1) integrity of amateur mixed martial arts; and

(2) safety of the amateur mixed martial artists.

  (e) A sanctioning body must submit amendments of the rules and regulations to the executive director or the executive director's designee for approval.

  (f) Failure of a sanctioning body to enforce the rules and regulations submitted to and approved by the executive director or the executive director's designee may result in disciplinary action against the sanctioning body under IC 4-33-22, IC 4-21.5, and this article. (Indiana Gaming Commission; 68 IAC 24-6-5; filed Aug 28, 2012, 1:57 p.m.: 20120926-IR-068110385FRA)