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230-020-0002 Licensing Year (1) Licenses, other than Officials licenses, issued by the Superintendent shall be issued on an annual basis, and expire one year from the date of issuance. (2) Officials’ licenses shall be issued on an annual basis and expire the 31st of December each calendar year. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025 History: SAC 2-2024, amend filed 10/21/2024, effective 01/01/2025 SAC 6-2013, f. & cert. ef. 11-5-13 Reverted to BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 SAC 5-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-10-13 thru 10-12-13 SAC 2-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-15-13 thru 10-12-13 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
230-020-0015 Change of Address Every person having submitted an application for licensure or approval by the superintendent shall immediately notify the Commission of a change in the applicant’s address, providing both the old and the new address. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113, ORS 463.025 & ORS 463.035 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 Renumbered from 230-010-0040, SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0030 Application for License; Contents, Falsification (1) A person who seeks to become licensed as an unarmed combat sports competitor, manager, second, matchmaker, promoter or official in accordance with ORS 463.025 must submit: (a) The appropriate completed application on a form supplied by the superintendent; (b) Payment of the designated application fee (OAR 230-020-0240); (c) A current photograph (applicants entire face must be clearly visible); (d) Valid government issued photo identification or other identification approved by the Administrator; (f) Any supplemental information required of a specific license, or so requested by the Administrator; (g) Complete disclosure of criminal history and pending cases is required. Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. A criminal history does not preclude an applicant from becoming licensed. An Oregon criminal records check is a requirement of licensure per ORS 463.185(g); 463.200; 463.113. (2) Falsification, omission or misrepresentation of a material fact in any portion of an application for a license shall result in the application being denied, and if the application has been previously granted, the license may be temporarily suspended by an authorized representative of the superintendent or revoked by the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035 & ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0040 Standards for Issuance of Licenses (1) No person shall act as a competitor, official, manager, second, matchmaker or promoter in relation to unarmed combat sports within the State or Oregon, unless such person possesses a valid license therefore issued by the superintendent. (2) No person shall act as a promoter of entertainment wrestling within the State of Oregon unless such person possesses a valid license therefore issued by the superintendent. (3) No person shall act as an amateur athletic organization overseeing and conducting unarmed combat sports events within the State of Oregon unless such person has been approved by the superintendent to do so. (4) Licensure does not guarantee authorization to compete or assignment to participate in or officiate at any unarmed combat sports event. (5) Any promoter license issued by the superintendent may be renewed within three years of its expiration by filing a renewal application in a form and manner as authorized and directed by the Administrator. (6) Notwithstanding any other provision, if in the judgment of the superintendent the financial responsibility, experience, character or general fitness of an applicant for a license or renewal thereof, or of any person connected with the applicant, are such that the participation of the applicant will be inconsistent with the public interest, or with the best interests of unarmed combat sports or entertainment wrestling, the superintendent may deny an application for a license, deny an application for renewal of a license, or issue a limited license subject to specified terms and conditions. (7) In assessing the financial responsibility of an applicant, the superintendent will pay particular note to the applicant's credit history in regard to promotion and participation in unarmed combat sports and entertainment wrestling activities in this and other jurisdictions. (8) The Administrator may require periodic training seminars for officials and any other person licensed by the superintendent. The Administrator may require attendance at such seminar(s) as a prerequisite to the issuance or renewal of any license issued by the superintendent. (9) If the athletic commission or other similar regulatory body of another state has suspended or revoked the license of any licensee or any applicant for a license, the superintendent may suspend, revoke or deny a license based upon the action of the other body. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035 & ORS 463.113 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0060 Promoter’s License (1) A promoter may not act as and cannot be licensed as a manager, second, or unarmed combat sports competitor. If an applicant for a promoter's license already holds a license as a manager, second, or unarmed combat sports competitor, and fails to surrender such license as an incident to application for licensure as a promoter, the superintendent will deny such application. (2) To qualify for licensure as a promoter, an applicant must: (a) Submit a completed promoter application on a form supplied by the superintendent; (b) Submit personal disclosures for any principal owner(s), substantial owner(s) or key person(s) with decision making authority whether in operations or management of the promotion or event. (A) Information will be used to conduct criminal background checks and credit history. (B) There must be at least one person listed on the promoters’ license in attendance at each event. (c) Submit clear copies or electronic images of current government issued photographic identification cards that affirm identity, address and date of birth; (d) The required application fee; (e) Additional information requested by the Administrator that is necessary to determine the applicant’s suitability to act as a promoter; (f) Meet the qualifications for licensure as a matchmaker, or show evidence that the applicant employs a licensed matchmaker; (g) Demonstrate a history of credit worthiness, particularly in regard to the promotion of past events in Oregon or other jurisdictions; (h) Demonstrate that the venues the applicant proposes to use comply with fire and safety regulations and that the dressing rooms and other facilities meet the requirements of the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 & ORS 463.115 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.035 & ORS 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 Reverted to BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-13-93 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 Reverted to BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88 BWC 2-1988(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-2-88 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0080 Changes in Proprietary Interest (1) All persons licensed as promoters shall submit in writing for prior approval by the Administrator, any proposed change in the persons connected with or having proprietary interest in the promoter, including any change in the shareholders of a corporate entity. Any sole proprietor licensed as a promoter who forms an intention to operate as a partnership shall resubmit an application for a promoter's license prior to engaging in promotional activity as a partnership. (2) The superintendent may deny a promoter's application or suspend or revoke any promoter's license if the superintendent finds that at any time the licensee or any partner, corporate officer, corporate director, shareholder, or employee of any promoter, in this state or elsewhere: (a) Has engaged in illegal bookmaking or other illegal activity; (b) Has been convicted of a crime that involves unarmed combat sports, or entertainment wrestling in any way; (c) Has been the subject of discipline by unarmed combat sports, or entertainment wrestling regulatory authority in any other state; (d) Is engaged in any other activities or practices that are detrimental to the best interests or unarmed combat sports, or entertainment wrestling. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 & 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.035 & 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0090 Basis for Granting License The superintendent shall not issue a promoter's license to a person unless the superintendent is satisfied that the applicant is the real party in interest, and intends to arrange, conduct, or hold such events itself. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 & 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-96 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0110 Appearance Before the Administrator Any person applying for a promoter's license or renewal thereof, may be required to appear in person at the request of the Administrator. The Administrator shall review and investigate all applications. The Administrator shall file a signed written recommendation for grant or denial of the application for a license or renewal of a license, along with a report of such investigation of the applicant with the superintendent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 & 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.035 & 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0170 Matchmaker’s License (1) Any person who is not licensed as a promoter and who arranges bouts for an unarmed combat sports event in Oregon, whether or not such arrangements are made in Oregon, must be licensed as a matchmaker by the superintendent. (2) No matchmaker shall hold a manager's or second's license or manage an unarmed combat sports competitor, either directly or indirectly. (3) To qualify for a matchmaker’s license, an applicant may be required to pass a written examination administered by the commission on Oregon law and regulations relating to unarmed combat sports. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 & 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025 & 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0190 Unarmed Combat Sports Competitor License (1) Unarmed combat sports competitors competing in Oregon must be licensed by the Oregon State Athletic Commission. (2) Anyone who applies for an unarmed combat sports competitor’s license must provide: (a) Evidence of recent or previous significant experience in an unarmed combat sport; (b) Show proof of proper training and demonstrate physical competence, which may include but is not limited to: competence in the elements of offense, defense, clean hitting, and physical ability to compete; (c) An unarmed combat sports competitor without prior experience may be required to demonstrate competency at a sparring session and be evaluated at that time by the Administrator or an authorized representative of the superintendent. (d) Unless otherwise approved by the Administrator, a professional unarmed combat sports license shall not be issued to an unarmed combat sports competitor that has competed in less than three (3) amateur unarmed combat sports contests. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.113 & 463.047 History: SAC 2-2024, amend filed 10/21/2024, effective 01/01/2025 SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0200 Manager’s License (1) All applications for a manager's license shall submit a list of all competitors whom the applicant proposes to manage and a list of all persons connected with, or having a proprietary interest in, the management of each unarmed combat sports competitor. (2) An application for a manager's license shall be signed by the sole proprietor, a general partner, or an officer of the corporation or association, as the case may be. (3) An applicant may be required to pass a written examination administered by an authorized representative of the superintendent on the fundamentals of unarmed combat sports, and Oregon law and regulations relating unarmed combat sports. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 & ORS 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.165 & ORS 463.025 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-96 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0210 Second’s License An applicant for a license as a second may be required to pass an examination administered by an authorized representative of the superintendent on the fundamentals of unarmed combat sports and Oregon laws and regulations relating to unarmed combat sports and, upon the request of the Administrator, demonstrate the duties of a second before an authorized representative of the superintendent. Second’s must be 18 years of age or older. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025 & 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91
230-020-0215 Approval of Medical Personnel The State Athletic Commission Medical Advisory Committee shall nominate medical personnel for approval by the Commission to serve as medical personnel at unarmed combat sports events if the Committee determines that medical personnel: (1) Are licensed according to ORS 463.015 in the State of Oregon; and (2) Are familiar with the physical standards for licensing and certifying unarmed combat sports competitors; or (3) Once selected, train with medical personnel to become familiar with physical standards for licensing and certifying unarmed combat sports competitors. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 & ORS 463.165 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.037, ORS 463.149, ORS 463.015 & ORS 677 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08
230-020-0240 Annual License Fees Application for a license shall be accompanied by an annual license fee as follows: (1) Professional Unarmed Combat Sports Competitor — Fifteen dollars — $15 (2) Amateur Unarmed Combat Sports Competitor – Ten dollars - $10 (3) Second — Fifteen dollars — $15 (4) Manager — Forty dollars — $40 (5) Matchmaker — Forty dollars — $40 (6) Judge — Twenty-five dollars — $25 (7) Referee — Twenty-five dollars — $25 (8) Timekeeper — Ten dollars — $10 (9) Inspector — No Fee— $0 (10) Promoter: (a) One designated city, valid only within the incorporated limits of the city for which it is granted — One Hundred Dollars — $100; (b) Entire state — Five Hundred Dollars — $500. (11) Amateur Athletic Organization (AAO) —No Fee — $0 Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, ORS 463.035 & OL2017 CH235 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0080 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0300 Medical Requirements for Competition (1) An unarmed combat sports competitor shall undergo a comprehensive physical examination conducted by licensed medical personnel (MD, DO, NP or PA-C) on a state or tribal athletic commission form approved by the commission. The comprehensive physical examination must meet the following requirements: (a) Examination must take place within one year of scheduled competition; (b) Additional testing or an updated physical exam may be required by medical personnel or an authorized representative of the superintendent to resume competition. (2) An unarmed combat sports competitor must submit laboratory blood work demonstrating negative (non-reactive) test results for: (a) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV ) 4th generation or ½ serum AB, EIA with confirmation (b) Hepatitis B (HBsAg) Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (c) Hepatitis C (HCAb) Hepatitis C antibody (3) Laboratory results must have been drawn within 6 months of the date of scheduled competition. (4) Laboratory results shall include: (a) Competitors Legal Name (b) Competitors Date of Birth (c) Blood Collection Date and Time (d) Laboratory Name (e) Laboratory Address (f) Laboratory Phone Number (5) For competitors Forty (40) years of age or older, or who will turn 40 years of age within the licensing year: (a) ECG on initial licensure and annually thereafter. (b) MRI of the brain with susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) or gradient echo imaging (GRE) at initial licensure and every three (3) years thereafter. (c) MR Angiogram of the brain at initial licensure. (d) Neuropsychological (neurocognitive) evaluation at initial licensure and every three (3) years thereafter. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025 & 463.113 History: SAC 4-2023, amend filed 11/13/2023, effective 01/01/2024 SAC 1-2022, amend filed 05/20/2022, effective 05/20/2022 SAC 16-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 02/01/2018 Reverted to SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 SAC 1-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-12-12 thru 8-12-12 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0120 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0310 Vision Requirements (1) All unarmed combat sports competitors must submit a report of a complete medical eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist on a state or tribal athletic commission form approved by the commission. (2) Examination must take place within one year of scheduled compeitition. (3) Additional testing or an updated eye examination may be required by medical personnel or an authorized representative of the superintendent to resume competition. (4) The superintendent shall deny, suspend or revoke, or place restrictions on the license of an unarmed combat sports competitor if the applicant or licensee cannot safely engage in unarmed combat sports because of a visual condition, including but not limited to one of the following: (a) Uncorrected visual acuity of less than 20/200 in either eye or uncorrected binocular visual acuity of 20/60 or less with both eyes; (b) Corrected visual acuity of less than 20/60 in either eye, regardless of its cause; (c) A visual field of less than 60 degrees, extending over one or more quadrants of the visual field; (d) Presence or history of retinal detachment or retinal tear unless treated by an ophthalmologist and then approved by an ophthalmologist, who then assesses that the competitor is at no significant risk of further injury to the retina if unarmed combat sports competition is resumed. Such assessment shall occur both within five days before and five days after the bout. (e) Presence of primary or secondary glaucoma, whether or not such condition has been treated; (f) Presence of aphakia, pseudophakia, macular abnormalities, major lens abnormalities, or any other visual condition which would prevent the competitor from safely engaging in unarmed combat sports. (g) Presence of myopia more than -3.5 diopters in either eye. (h) Presence of any other visual condition which the physician member, optometrist or ophthalmologist determines would prevent the applicant or licensee from safely engaging in unarmed combat sports. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025 & 463.113 History: SAC 1-2022, amend filed 05/20/2022, effective 05/20/2022 SAC 26-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 SAC 25-2018, temporary amend filed 04/27/2018, effective 04/28/2018 through 10/24/2018 SAC 16-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 02/01/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 Reverted to BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-27-98 thru 12-31-98 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0130 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88
230-020-0320 Minimum Physical Requirements for Participation in Unarmed Combat Sports (1) Any active medical conditions or physical examination abnormalities flagged by the examining medical personnel or the Administrator on a Report of Physical Exam must be considered by the Medical Advisory Committee to determine a competitor’s fitness for competition. If there is not a consensus of the majority of the medical advisory committee members, a consultation with an appropriate specialist may be requested at the competitor’s expense. (2) All competitors must be examined by assigned event medical personnel within 24 hours of competition unless more than 24 hours is approved by the Administrator. Findings must be documented using Commission forms. At the time of this exam, the following physical requirements must be met: (a) Blood pressure no higher than 160/100, and afebrile (temperature below 100.4 F). (b) Absence of acute illness. (c) Absence of active, untreated bacterial or viral skin infections that could spread to another competitor: (d) Herpetic infections must be crusted over, and the competitor must have completed at least 120 hours (5 days) of oral anti-viral medications, as documented by a medical personnel. (e) Bacterial infections must have no moist or purulent lesions, and the competitor must have completed at least 72 hours of prescription antibiotics, as documented by medical personnel. (f) Absence of any other medical condition or injury that, in the judgment of event medical personnel, would make competition unsafe for a competitor or the opponent. (g) Negative pregnancy test (or Release of Liability form) for females as identified in OAR 230-020-310. (h) Absence of unhealed skin wounds or lacerations. (i) Absence of evidence of recent drug use, or intoxication. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 463.113 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 463.025, 463.113 & 463.165 History: SAC 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 SAC 5-2008, f. 6-12-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BWC 1-1995, f. 10-10-95, cert. ef. 10-13-95 BWC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 9-20-91, Renumbered from 230-060-0140 BWC 1-1988, f. 3-22-88, cert. ef. 3-29-88