***** 338.3655 THIS SECTION IS AMENDED EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 10, 2016: See 338.3655.amended *****
Sec. 55.
(1) A professional participating in a contest or exhibition shall be insured by the promoter for not less than $50,000.00 for medical and hospital expenses to be paid to the contestant to cover injuries sustained in the contest and for not less than $50,000.00 to be paid in accordance with the statutes of descent and distribution of personal property if the contestant should die as a result of injuries received in a boxing contest or exhibition.
(2) A promoter shall pay the policy premium and deductible regarding any medical or hospital expenses for a contestant's injuries.
History: 2004, Act 403, Eff. Feb. 20, 2005 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 196, Eff. Mar. 27, 2008
Last modified: October 10, 2016