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Title : Title 32. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter : Chapter 115. THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING. PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))

Title 32 - §13501. Commission

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13501. Commission

The Maine Athletic Commission, established by Title 5, section 12004-A, subsection 44, and in this chapter called "the commission," consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor. A person who receives compensation or remuneration for promoting, competing or otherwise engaging in boxing, wrestling or kick-boxing is not eligible for appointment. Each member of the commission is entitled to expense reimbursement as provided in Title 5, chapter 379. [2001, c. 166, §2 (amd).] div>
Appointments are for 3-year terms. A member may be removed by the Governor for cause. [2001, c. 166, §2 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §13502. Declaration of policy

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13502. Declaration of policy

The mission and purpose of the commission is to supervise and oversee professional and amateur boxing, professional and exhibition wrestling and professional and amateur kick-boxing in this State in a manner that promotes these sports while protecting the public interest, ensuring the safety of all participants and spectators and achieving uniformity in the rules governing participation in these sports within the State. [2001, c. 166, §3 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §13503. Meetings; chairman; quorum

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13503. Meetings; chairman; quorum

The commission shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings may be held as necessary to conduct the business of the commission and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members. A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for all purposes. [2001, c. 166, §4 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §13504. Disposal of fees; expenses (REPEALED)

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13504. Disposal of fees; expenses (REPEALED)

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Title 32 - §13505. Annual reports

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13505. Annual reports

Not later than August 1st of each year, the commission shall submit to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation, for the preceding fiscal year ending June 30th, an annual report of its operations and financial position, together with such comments and recommendations as the commission deems relevant. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]
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Title 32 - §13506-A. Prohibited competitions, exhibitions and events

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13506-A. Prohibited competitions, exhibitions and events

A professional or amateur "toughman," "badman" or "ultimate fighting" match, which includes a contest or exhibition where participants compete by using a combination of fighting skills, including, but not limited to, boxing, wrestling, kicking and martial arts skills, may not be held in this State. This section may not preclude kick-boxing as regulated by this chapter. [2001, c. 166, §5 (new).] div>
A person participating in or promoting a professional or amateur "toughman," "badman" or "ultimate fighting" match is guilty of a Class E crime. [2001, c. 166, §5 (new).]
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Title 32 - §13506. Jurisdiction

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13506. Jurisdiction

1. Boxing. The commission shall have the sole direction, control and jurisdiction over all boxing contests and exhibitions, except that it shall have no jurisdiction over any amateur intercollegiate, interscholastic or intramural boxing contest or exhibition conducted under the direct auspices of a school, college or university, except as provided in section 13508. No boxing contests or exhibitions, except as provided in this chapter, may be held or conducted within this State, unless the contest or exhibition is properly licensed by the commission and conducted in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, nor shall any closed circuit television showing of a boxing contest or exhibition be conducted, except under a license issued by the commission. No boxing contests or exhibition under the jurisdiction of the commission may take place unless a medical doctor, licensed under chapter 48 is in attendance. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new).]

2. Wrestling. The commission shall have the sole direction, control and jurisdiction over all professional wrestling matches, shows or exhibitions. No professional wrestling match, show or exhibition may be held or conducted within this State unless the match, show or exhibition is licensed by the commission and conducted in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, nor may any closed circuit television showing of a professional wrestling match, show or exhibition be conducted, except under a license issued by the commission. No professional wrestling match, show or exhibition under the jurisdiction of the commission may take place unless an emergency medical technician, as licensed under chapter 2-B, is in attendance for the duration of the contest. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new).]

3. Kick-boxing. The commission shall have the sole direction, control and jurisdiction over all kick-boxing contests, exhibitions or performances. For purposes of this chapter, kick-boxing means the following.

A. "Kick-boxing" means any form of boxing in which blows are delivered with the hand and any part of the leg below the hip, including the foot, with the intent to disable or cause injury to an opponent in a contest, exhibition or performance. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new).]

B. This subsection shall not apply with respect to kick-boxing exhibitions, events, performances or contests in which school pupils or instructors are the only participants, except that this exemption shall apply only to a performance or exhibition conducted under the direct supervision and control of the board of directors of a school district, or the person in authority of a teachers' training school or other institution under the control of the Commissioner of Education and the State Board of Education or the board, bodies or persons in authority of duly constituted private or parochial schools, colleges or universities, or schools for kick-boxing. [1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §159 (amd).]

C. No kick-boxing contest, exhibition or performance, except as provided in this chapter, may be held or conducted within the State, unless the contest, exhibition or performance is properly licensed by the commission and conducted in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, nor may any closed circuit television showing of such a contest or exhibition be conducted except under a license issued by the commission. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new).]

D. No kick-boxing contest, exhibition or performance under the jurisdiction of the commission may take place unless a medical doctor, licensed under chapter 48, is in attendance for the duration of the contest. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new).]

[1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §159 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §13507. Powers and duties

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13507. Powers and duties

The commission shall administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter consistent with its statutory mission and purpose set forth in section 13502, and has the following powers and duties in addition to those otherwise set forth in this chapter. [2001, c. 166, §6 (amd).]

1. Rules. The commission, in accordance with procedures established by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A, may adopt rules commensurate with the authority vested in it by this chapter.

A. In the exercise of its jurisdiction over boxing as set forth in section 13506, subsection 1, the commission may adopt rules governing, among others, referees, judges, boxers, seconds, promoters, managers, physicians, timekeepers and knockdown timekeepers. These rules may include, but not be limited to: Licensing requirements; age limits and physical condition of participants; lengths of contests and rounds; specifications of the facilities and equipment used in boxing contests and uniforms of contestants and referees; scoring of decisions; standards of weight and weighing of contestants; and the manner of presentation of closed circuit events. Rules governing amateur boxing contests must conform to tournament regulations of the Amateur Athletic Union or its successor in interest. [2001, c. 166, §7 (amd).]

B. In the exercise of its jurisdiction over wrestling as set forth in section 13506, subsection 2, the commission may adopt rules governing, among others, wrestlers, managers, seconds, referees, matchmakers, physicians, timekeepers, trainers and promoters. These rules may include, but not be limited to: Licensing requirements and qualifications of participants; conduct of contests; specifications of equipment and facilities used in wrestling contests or exhibitions; and scoring of decisions. [2001, c. 166, §7 (amd).]

C. In the exercise of its jurisdiction over kick-boxing, as set forth in section 13506, subsection 3, the commission may adopt rules governing, among others, referees, judges, kick-boxers, seconds, promoters, managers, physicians, timekeepers and knockdown timekeepers. These rules may include, but not be limited to, licensing requirements, age limits and physical condition of participants, lengths of contests and rounds, specifications of the facilities and equipment used in contests and uniforms of contestants and referees, scoring of decisions, standards of weight and weighing of contestants and the manner of presentation of closed circuit events. Rules governing amateur kick-boxing contests must conform to tournament regulations of the Amateur Athletic Union or its successor in interest. [2001, c. 166, §7 (amd).]

D. The commission may adopt rules requiring health and accident insurance providing coverage in the event of injury or death for persons competing in boxing events, wrestling events or kick-boxing events subject to this chapter, or for a combination of those events. This insurance, if required, must comply with standards prescribed by the Superintendent of Insurance. [2001, c. 166, §7 (amd).]

[2001, c. 166, §7 (amd).]

2. Officials. The officials at all boxing or kick-boxing contests or exhibitions shall be selected or approved by the commission. For purposes of this subsection, the term "officials" includes referees, judges, physicians, timekeepers and knockdown timekeepers. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new).]

2-A. Report filed by commissioner. The commissioner supervising an event, exhibit or show subject to the requirements of this chapter shall file an event report with the department within 48 hours of the event. Event reports must include:

A. The promoter's identity and license number; [2001, c. 166, §8 (new).]

B. The participants' identities and license numbers; [2001, c. 166, §8 (new).]

C. The facility at which the event was held; [2001, c. 166, §8 (new).]

D. A detailed factual description of any incident that required the immediate intervention of the attending commissioner during an event, including stopping the event or taking disciplinary action; [2001, c. 166, §8 (new).]

E. A recommendation to the commission regarding any need for disciplinary action; and [2001, c. 166, §8 (new).]

F. A certification that the officials, participants and event conformed to the requirements of the statutes and rules of the commission. [2001, c. 166, §8 (new).]

[2001, c. 166, §8 (new).]

3. Hearings. Hearings may be conducted by the commission to assist with investigations, to determine whether grounds exist for suspension, revocation or denial of a license, or as otherwise deemed necessary to the fulfillment of its responsibilities under this chapter. The commission shall not refuse to renew a license for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee, unless it has afforded the licensee an opportunity for an adjudicatory hearing. The commission shall hold an adjudicatory hearing at the written request of any person who is denied a license without a hearing for any reason other than failure to pay a required fee, provided that the request for hearing is received by the commission within 30 days of the applicant's receipt of written notice of the denial of his application, the reasons therefor and his right to request a hearing. Hearings shall be conducted in conformity with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV, to the extent applicable. The commission may subpoena witnesses, records and documents in any hearing it conducts. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new).]

4. Contracts. [1995, c. 397, §107 (rp).]

5. Establish medical advisory committee. [2001, c. 166, §9 (rp).]

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Title 32 - §13508. Headgear required; safety equipment

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13508. Headgear required; safety equipment

1. Headgear. No amateur boxing contests, exhibitions or sparring may take place in this State, unless the boxers wear protective headgear approved by the commission. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

2. Other safety equipment. No amateur or professional boxing contests, exhibitions or sparring may take place in this State, unless the following safety equipment is used:

A. Plastic safety mats; [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

B. Padded corner posts; and [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

C. Such other safety equipment as the commission may consider necessary for the protection of the health and safety of boxers. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).] [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

3. Penalty. Any person, club, association, corporation or any member or officer of a club, association or corporation who promotes, competes or otherwise engages in a boxing contest, exhibition or in sparring without complying with subsections 1 and 2, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $500 may be adjudged. The imposition of such a forfeiture shall in no way limit the commission's right to impose disciplinary sanctions pursuant to section 13516 or the State's ability to impose penalties under section 13517. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

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Title 32 - §13509. Head injuries

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13509. Head injuries

1. Examination. Any boxer who is rendered unconscious or suffers serious head injury during any boxing contest or exhibition, as determined by the attending ring physician, shall:

A. Be examined immediately by the attending ring physician; [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

B. Undergo neurological and neuropsychological examinations by a neurologist or neurosurgeon, including, but not limited to, a computed tomography or medically equivalent procedure; and [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

C. Not participate in any boxing contest or exhibition until the commission is presented with a written certification of a licensed physician that the boxer is fit to take part in competitive boxing. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).] [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

2. Results of examination. The results of any examination conducted under subsection 1 and any subsequent physician certification shall become part of the boxer's permanent medical record, as maintained by the commission and shall be used by the commission to determine whether the boxer should be permitted to participate in any future boxing contest or exhibition. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

3. Responsibility for examination. The sole responsibility for any examination required by subsection 1, paragraph B, shall rest with the boxer. Neither the commission, any member of the commission, nor the ringside physician shall be responsible financially or otherwise for the examination. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

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Title 32 - §13510. Boxing, wrestling and kick-boxing licenses

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13510. Boxing, wrestling and kick-boxing licenses

1. Persons to whom licenses may be issued. The commission may issue, in its discretion, and upon payment of a required fee, a license for a term of one year from date of issuance to a person, club, association or corporation that is properly qualified to promote and conduct boxing, wrestling or kick-boxing contests and exhibitions in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. All persons engaged in such contests and exhibitions as boxers, wrestlers, kick-boxers, seconds, managers, timekeepers, knockdown timekeepers, promoters, referees and judges must be licensed by the commission upon payment of a required fee in a like manner. A closed circuit license may be issued by the commission upon payment of a required fee to a person who is properly qualified for a closed circuit license, which entitles that person to engage in the showing of boxing, wrestling or kick-boxing contests or exhibitions by closed circuit television. [2001, c. 166, §10 (amd).]

2. Limitation on certain licenses. Each applicant for a promoter's license or a closed circuit boxing, kick-boxing or wrestling license shall specify the location for which the license is desired, and that promoter's license, when issued, is limited to that specified location. A license issued under this section, other than a promoter's license or a closed circuit event license, may not be limited to a specified location. [2001, c. 166, §10 (amd).]

3. Fee for licenses. [2001, c. 166, §10 (rp).]

3-A. Fee for licenses. The Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $200 for a one-year license. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. [2001, c. 166, §10 (new).]

4. Temporary license. Upon application being made for a license under this section and upon payment of a required fee, a member of the commission, in the commissioner's discretion, may temporarily issue or temporarily refuse to issue the license. In the event that a temporary license is issued, the temporary license is valid only until the next meeting of the commission at which a quorum is present. A license other than a temporary license may not be issued under this section, except by a majority vote taken at a commission meeting at which a quorum is present. All license applications must be considered in the first meeting of the commission following the receipt of the application, at which a quorum is present. [2001, c. 166, §10 (amd).]

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Title 32 - §13511. Wrestling licenses

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13511. Wrestling licenses

The commission, in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, may issue a license upon payment of a required fee for a term of one year to a person, club, association or corporation that is properly qualified to conduct professional wrestling matches, shows or exhibitions. A closed circuit wrestling license may be issued by the commission for a term of one year to a person who is properly qualified for a closed circuit wrestling license, which entitles that person to engage in the showing of professional wrestling matches, shows or exhibitions by closed circuit television. The closed circuit wrestling license may be suspended or revoked by the District Court for a violation of this chapter or the rules of the commission. [2001, c. 166, §11 (amd).] div>
All persons engaging in professional wrestling matches, shows or exhibitions of wrestlers must be licensed by the commission in a like manner. The chair of the commission or the chair's designee may issue or deny temporary licenses. The full commission may review decisions by the chair or the chair's designee at its next regular meeting. [2001, c. 166, §11 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §13512. Permits for foreign copromoters

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13512. Permits for foreign copromoters

A foreign copromoter, meaning a promoter who has no place of business within the State, may not directly or indirectly participate in the promotion of or receive remuneration from or render services in connection with a boxing contest or exhibition, or a professional wrestling match, show or exhibition held within the State, unless the copromoter first has been granted a permit by the commission. A promoter may not be associated with a foreign copromoter in promoting a boxing contest or exhibition, unless the foreign copromoter has first secured a permit. Permits for foreign copromoters must be issued in the same manner as provided in section 13510, for licenses to promote amateur or professional boxing or wrestling, and the required fees for these permits are the same as those established for these licenses. [2001, c. 166, §12 (amd).] div>
A foreign copromoter, by accepting a permit, agrees to be subject to all the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter. [2001, c. 166, §12 (amd).] div>
A foreign copromoter who violates a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is guilty of a Class E crime. [2001, c. 166, §12 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §13513. Promoter's reports

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13513. Promoter's reports

The commission shall provide to each promoter a printed report form, which shall be completed and returned to the commission by registered letter mailed within 48 hours of the conclusion of any boxing or kick-boxing contest or exhibition or any wrestling match, show or exhibition held under this chapter. The completed form shall contain the following: [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

1. Names of contestants. A list of the names of the contestants; [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

2. Physician's statement. The signed statement of a physician that he examined each of the contestants within 10 hours of the contest and found them to be in good physical condition, and, in the case of any boxing or kick-boxing contest, further stating what he found each contestant's weight to be; and [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

3. Promoter's statement. The signed statement of the promoter setting forth the results of the contest, the name of the referee, the names of the judges in the case of a boxing or kick-boxing contest or exhibition and the amount of the gross receipts. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

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Title 32 - §13514. Taxes

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13514. Taxes

The promoter or promoters of all boxing or kick-boxing contests or exhibitions and all professional wrestling matches, shows or exhibitions held under this chapter shall pay to the Treasurer of State, for credit to the Athletic Commission Fund, a tax of 5% of the gross receipts from the contest or exhibition. This section applies to all boxing, kick-boxing and wrestling contests or exhibitions that are shown over closed circuit television. [2001, c. 166, §13 (amd).] div>
On the day the contest or exhibition is held, the promoter or promoters shall either tender the tax to the commissioner in attendance or provide a surety bond acceptable to the commission in the amount of $10,000 payable to the Treasurer of State and conditioned for payment of the tax and any penalties imposed under this section. In its discretion, the commission may require that the bond be posted at a time prior to a contest or exhibition that the commission determines adequate. This tax must be paid to the Treasurer of State within 15 days of the date on which the contest or exhibition is held, in the event a bond is provided. Upon failure to pay the tax to the Treasurer of State, the promoter or promoters are liable to pay a penalty of 25% of the amount of the tax due, the penalty and the tax due must be recovered by a civil action upon the bond brought in the name of the commission, and the penalty and the tax due must be paid to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the Athletic Commission Fund. [1991, c. 338, §6 (amd).]
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Title 32 - §13515. Decisions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13515. Decisions

1. Boxing or kick-boxing. In all boxing or kick-boxing contests or exhibitions conducted under this chapter, there may be a decision as to the winner by 2 judges and the referee, or by 3 judges, licensed under this chapter. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

2. Wrestling. In all professional wrestling matches, shows or exhibitions conducted under this chapter, there may be a decision as to the winner by the referee. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, § 212 (new).]

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Title 32 - §13516. Disciplinary actions

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13516. Disciplinary actions

The commission may suspend or revoke a license pursuant to Title 5, section 10004. The commission may refuse to renew or the District Court may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license issued under this chapter if the holder of that license has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule or order of the commission. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (amd); §80 (aff).]
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Title 32 - §13517. Penalties; injunction

Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 115: THE MAINE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, @212 (new))
§13517. Penalties; injunction

1. Penalties. Any person, club, association or corporation, or any member or officer of a club, association or corporation who promotes, competes or otherwise engages in a boxing or kick-boxing contest or exhibition or wrestling match, show or exhibition without first obtaining a license as required by this chapter, or after the license has expired or has been suspended, revoked or temporarily suspended or revoked, is guilty of a Class E crime. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new).]

2. Injunction. The State may bring an action in Superior Court to enjoin any person from violating this chapter, regardless of whether proceedings have been or may be instituted in the District Court or whether criminal proceedings have been or may be instituted. [1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §212 (new); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (amd); §80 (aff).]

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