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2011 House Bill 1062: Concerning athletics that are regulated by the Department of Licensing
Introduced by Rep. Tami Green, (University Place) (D) on January 10, 2011
Streamlines the Department of Licensing regulations for boxing, wrestling, and kickboxing by making technical changes in definitions and giving greater discretion to the department to grant licenses. This act requires medical oversight of contestants at such events. This act also allows training facilities to hold amateur events under certain conditions without a license. No holds barred and combative fighting contests are banned.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Business & Financial Services Committee on January 10, 2011
Substitute offered in the House on February 17, 2011
Modifies the definition of "chiropractor" is modified. Chiropractors are allowed to perform the same duties at events as physicians. A definition of "mixed martial arts" is added. The section providing for licensure for training facilities is limited to mixed martial arts. Certain amateur exemptions from licensing are not allowed for mixed martial arts events and contestants. Previously struck amateur exemptions are retained, except for an exemption for the United Full Contact Federation and an exemption for organizations that are dedicated to advancing amateur boxing, kickboxing, or the martial arts. Events that do not charge an admission fee are explicitly exempt from licensure. The DOL may adopt rules to specifically exempt a type of martial arts from licensing. The DOL may adopt rules about whether other martial arts are mixed martial arts for the purpose of licensure. An applicant or licensee upon renewal for a number of licenses must provide evidence of certain training by the state and an appropriate organization or must provide evidence of a license in good standing from another state.
Referred to the House General Government Appropriations & Oversight Committee on February 17, 2011