***** 338.3633a.added THIS ADDED SECTION IS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 10, 2016 *****
Sec. 33a.
(1) Before an individual participates in a contest, he or she shall obtain a contestant license from the department. To obtain a contestant license, an applicant must submit all of the following to the department:
(a) An application that includes his or her name, address, and date of birth. The department may prescribe the form and the contents of the application form.
(b) With the application described in subdivision (a), a nonrefundable application processing fee in the amount of $45.00 and an annual license fee of $45.00.
(c) If he or she is applying for a license as a professional contestant in boxing, the identification number of his or her federal identification card described in section 33d(1).
(d) If he or she is applying for a license as a professional contestant in mixed martial arts, the identification number of his or her national identification card described in section 33d(2).
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the department shall issue a contestant license under this section to an individual who meets the contestant licensing requirements under this act and rules promulgated under this act. The department shall assign a license number to each license issued under this subsection.
(3) In any notice, report, or other communication with the department or commission that identifies or refers to a specific contestant, including, but not limited to, the report of the results of each contest under section 54a(2)(bb), a promoter shall include the license number of the contestant assigned under subsection (2).
(4) An individual shall not receive a contestant license under this section unless he or she passes a physical examination that is performed by a physician and submits the results of that examination to the department on a form prescribed by the department.
History: Add. 2015, Act 183, Eff. Feb. 10, 2016
Last modified: October 10, 2016