Sec.29-143j-81a. Requirements for hosting a sparring match

(a) Before an organization, gymnasium or independent club may host a sparring match, such organization, gymnasium or independent club shall register with the commissioner in the manner provided by section 29-143j of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) Such organization, gymnasium or independent club shall provide the commissioner with the following information:

(1) The name, address, email address and telephone number of the organization;

(2) The name, title, email address and telephone number of the individual in charge of such organization;

(3) A copy of any rules and regulations under which the organization’s sparring program operates;

(4) A certificate of good standing from any sanctioning organizations to which the organization, gymnasium or independent club may belong;

(5) A roster of sparring partners participating in the program; and

(6) Such other relevant information as the commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative may require to determine whether such organization, gymnasium or independent club is qualified to host a sparring match.

(c) The department may inspect the facility where such sparring match is to be held.

(d) The organization, gymnasium or independent club hosting such sparring match shall provide the commissioner with the following information regarding the facility where the match is scheduled:

(1) The name and address of the facility;

(2) The name, title, email address and telephone number of the person in charge of such facility;

(3) Certification from the local building official attesting to the suitability of the facility for the conduct of a sparring match;

(4) Certification from the local fire marshal attesting to the fact that the facility is in compliance with the state fire safety and fire prevention codes; and

(5) A full description of the facility’s sanitary and emergency medical facilities.

(e) The commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative shall determine whether an organization, gymnasium or independent club is qualified to host a sparring match on the basis of information provided by such organization, gymnasium or independent club, together with the results of any inspections or investigations that the commissioner may cause to be conducted. The commissioner may deem an organization, gymnasium or independent club qualified to host a sparring match if the organization, gymnasium or independent club protects the health and safety of participants.

(Effective November 6, 2015)