Chapter 7

COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 1CHAPTER 7 UNARMED COMBAT SOURCE: Chapter 7 added by P.L. 30 -045:3 (July 14, 2009). Article 1 . Definitions . Article 2 . Medical Advisory Board . Article 3 . Guam Unar med Combat Commission . Article 4 . Licensing and Control of Contests and Exhibitions o f Unarmed Combat . Article 5 . Applicability of Chapter; Penalties . ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS § 7100. Definitions . § 7101. Board Defined. § 7102. Commission Defined. § 7103. Contestant Defined. § 7104. Manager Defined. § 7105. Promoter Defined. § 7106. Purse Defined. § 7107. Ring Official Defined. § 7108. Sanctioning Organization Defined. § 7109. Unarmed Combat Defined. § 7110. Unarmed Combatant Defined. § 7100. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms define d in §§ 7101to 7108 inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those Sections. § 7101. Board Defined. Board means the Medical Advisory Board. § 7102. Commission Defined. Commission means the Guam Unarmed Combat Commission. § 7103. Contestant Defi ned.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009

Board. § 7102. Commission Defined. Commission means the Guam Unarmed Combat Commission. § 7103. Contestant Defi ned.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 2Contestant means any person who engages in unarmed combat for remuneration. § 7104. Manager Defined. (a) Manager means a person who: (1) Undertakes to represent the interests of another person, by contract, agreement orother arrangement, in procuri ng, arranging or conducting a professional contest orexhibition in which that person will participate as a contestant; (2) Directs orcontrols the activities of an unarmed combatant relating to the participation of the unarmed combatant in professional c ontests or exhibitions; (3) Receives oris entitled to receive at least ten percent (10%) of the gross purse orgross income of any professional unarmed combatant for services relating to the participation of the unarmed combatant in a professional contes t orexhibition; or (4)Receives compensation for services as an agent or representative of an unarmed combatant. (b) The ter m does not include an attorney who is licensed to practice law in Guam ifhis participation in any of the activities

ion for services as an agent or representative of an unarmed combatant. (b) The ter m does not include an attorney who is licensed to practice law in Guam ifhis participation in any of the activities described in subsection (1) is limited solely tohis legal representation of a client who is an unarmed combatant. § 7105.Promoter Defined. Promoter meansany person who produces orstages any professional contest orexhibition of unarmed combat. § 7106.Purse Define d. Purse means the financial guarantee orany other remuneration for which contestants are participating in a contest orexhibition and includes the contestant’s share of any payment received for radio broadcasting, television ormotion picture rights. § 7107. Ring Official Defined. Ring official means any person who performs an official function during the progress of a contest or exhibition of unarmed combat.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 3§ 7108.Sanctioning Defined. Sanctioning organization means an organization that sanctions professional contests of unarmed combat in Guam. § 7109.Unarmed Combat Defined.

OMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 3§ 7108.Sanctioning Defined. Sanctioning organization means an organization that sanctions professional contests of unarmed combat in Guam. § 7109.Unarmed Combat Defined. Unarmed combat means boxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, kickboxing, orany form of competition in which a blow is usually struck which may reasonably be expected to inflict injury. § 7110.Unarmed Combatant Defined. (a)Unarmed combatant means any person who engages in unarmed combat in a contest orexhibition, whether ornotthe person receives remuneration. (b) The term includes, without limitation: (1) A contestant; and (2) An a mateur boxer who: (A) Is registered with the Guam Amateur Boxing organization recognized by the Guam National Olympic Committee and the International Boxing Association (AIBA); and (B) Any contestant who has participated in a competition promoted as a professional event orcompetes against a professional contestant regardless of remuneration or not , shall notbe allowed to compete in amateur unarmed competitions. (c) The term does not include a person who participates in a contest orexhibition tha t is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.

shall notbe allowed to compete in amateur unarmed competitions. (c) The term does not include a person who participates in a contest orexhibition tha t is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter. ---------- ARTICLE 2 MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD § 7200.Creation; Chairman; Terms. § 7201.Qualifications of Members. § 7202.Duties. § 7200. Creation; Chairman; Terms. COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 4(a) The Medical Advisory Board consist ing of three (3) members to be appointed by I Maga’lahi is her eby cr eated. (b)A Chair man shall be elected from among the members. (c)I Maga’lahi shall appoint each member to a term of four (4) years. Ifthe position of a member is vacated, I Maga’lahi shallappoint a qualified person to replace the member for the remainder of the unexpired term. § 7201. Qualifications of Members. Each member of the Board must: (a)belicensed to practice medicine pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 12, Title 10 ,Guam Cod e Annotated; and (b)have at least five (5) years of experience in the practice of medicine at the time of his appointment. § 7202. Duties.

cine pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 12, Title 10 ,Guam Cod e Annotated; and (b)have at least five (5) years of experience in the practice of medicine at the time of his appointment. § 7202. Duties. The Board shall : (a) Prepare and submit to the Commission appropriate standards for the physical and mental exa mination of contestants. Nostandard is effective until it is approved by the Commission. The Commission shall ensur e that applicable tests for HIV/AIDS, TB, and other communicable diseases, and the mandatory requirement of a CT scan, are included in the standards to be prom ulgated and approved. (b) Recommend to the Commission for licensing, physicians who are qualified to examine contestants. (c) Advise the Commission as to the physical ormental fitness of a contestant, ifit so requests. (d) Prepar e and submit to I Liheslatura and the Commission reports containing any recommendations for revisions in the law which it deems necessary to protect the health of contestants in Guam. ----------COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 5ARTICLE 3 GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION § 7300.Creation; Num ber, Com position and Appointment of

Guam. ----------COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 5ARTICLE 3 GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION § 7300.Creation; Num ber, Com position and Appointment of Members; Quorum; Prohibitions Concerning Contests and Exhibitions. § 7301.Chairman; Seal; Rules and Regulations; Form of Contracts. § 7302.Employment of Executive Secretary; Deposit of Money in Guam Unar med Combat C ommission Fund. § 7303.Inspectors: Appointment; Duties; Promotion or Sponsoring of Professional Contest orExhibition Prohibited. § 7304.Compensation of Members of Commission and other Employees of Commission; Classification of Executive Secretary. § 7305.Authority to Affiliate with Other State orNational Boxing Commission or Athletic Authority. § 7300. Creation; Number, Composition and Appointment of Members; Quorum; Prohibitions Concerning Contests and Exhibitions. (a)The Guam Unarmed Combat Commis sion, consisting of seven (7) members appointed by I Maga’lahi and subject to confirmation by I Liheslaturan Guåhan , is hereby created within the Department of Revenue and Taxation. Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years.

ted by I Maga’lahi and subject to confirmation by I Liheslaturan Guåhan , is hereby created within the Department of Revenue and Taxation. Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years. The seven ( 7) member Commission, at least two (2) being female, shall be constituted as follows: two (2) members of the general public, two (2) members with a background in the sport of boxing, two (2) members with a background in the sport of mixed martial arts, and one (1) member with a background in the visitor industry in the area of sports tourism. The Director of the Department of Revenue and Taxation, the Director of the Department of Parks and Recr eation and the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board, as provided in § 7200, shall serve as Ex -Officio Members. Ifthe position of a member is vacated, I Maga’lahi shall appoint a qualified person to replace the member for the remainder of the unexpired term. (b)Four (4) members of the Commission constitute a quor umfor the exercise of the authority conferred upon the Commission, and a concurrence of at least four (4) of the members is necessary to render a choice ora decision by the Commission.

stitute a quor umfor the exercise of the authority conferred upon the Commission, and a concurrence of at least four (4) of the members is necessary to render a choice ora decision by the Commission. (c)A member shall not at any time during his service as a member COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 6oftheCommission promote orsponsor any contest orexhibition of unarmed combat, orcombination of those events, orhave any financial interest in the promotion orsponsorship of those contests orexhibitions. (d)The Commission shall meet at least quarterl y but maymeet as often as the duties of such Commission require. § 7301. Chairman; Seal; Rules and Regulations; Form ofContracts. (a)A Chair man shall be elected from among the members who shall serve in such capacity for a term of one (1) year, whereu pon another member shall be elected as provided her ein. (b)The Commission may purchase and use a seal. (c)The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the administration of this Chapter. The rules and regulations must include: (1)number and qua lifications of ring officials required at any exhibition orcontest; (2)procedures for

and regulations for the administration of this Chapter. The rules and regulations must include: (1)number and qua lifications of ring officials required at any exhibition orcontest; (2)procedures for obtaining police and court clearances pursuant to § 7402 to investigate the criminal history of all ring officials and employees of the Commission and any other applica nt the Commission wishes to investigate; (3)powers, duties and compensation of ring officials; and (4)qualifications of licensees. (5)rules of competition, weighing of contestants and scoring of decisions. (6)age limits, weight limits, physical cond itions and classification of contestants. (d)The Commission shall review and approve all forms of contracts between sponsors, licensees, promoters and contestants. § 7302. Employment of Executive Secretary; Deposit of Money in Guam Unarmed Combat Commiss ion Fund. (a)The Commission may employ an Executive Secretary , who must notbe a member of the Commission. (b)Except as provided in § 7401 and § 7416, all money received by the Executive Secretary orthe Commission pursuant to the provisions of COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF

ovided in § 7401 and § 7416, all money received by the Executive Secretary orthe Commission pursuant to the provisions of COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 7this Chap ter must be deposited with the Treasurer of Guam for credit to the Guam Unarmed Combat Commission Fund. § 7303. Inspectors: Appointment; Duties; Promotion orSponsoring of Professional Contest orExhibition Prohibited. (a)The Commission may appoint one (1) ormore official representatives to be designated as inspectors, and may appoint one (1) Chief Inspector. The Chief Inspector shall supervise the wor k of all other inspectors appointed by the Commission. Each inspector must receive from the Commissio n a card authorizing him to act as an Inspector. He holds office as an Inspector at the pleasure of the Commission. (b) An Inspector shall not at any time during his service as an Inspector promote orsponsor any professional contest orexhibition of unarmed combat, orcombination of those events. § 7304. Compensation of Members of Commission and Other Employees of Commission; Classification of Executive Secretary.

essional contest orexhibition of unarmed combat, orcombination of those events. § 7304. Compensation of Members of Commission and Other Employees of Commission; Classification of Executive Secretary. (a)Members of the Commission, ifauthorized by the Chairman, are entitled to receive a st ipend of notmore than Fifty Dollars ($50) for each meeting of the Commission. (b) While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and employee of the Commission is, upon the authorization of the Chairman, entitled to receive the per diem allo wance and travel expenses provided by the Government Travel Law, C hapter 23, Title 5, Guam Code Annotated . (c) The Executive Secretary of the Commission shall be a member of the unclassified service, as defined by § 4102(a) of Chapter 4, Title 4, Guam Cod e Annotated. (d) Each Inspector for the Commission is entitled to receive for the performance of his duties a fee approved by the Commission. § 7305. Authority to Affiliate with Other State orNational Boxing Commission orAthletic Authority. The Comm ission shall have the authority to affiliate with any other State orNational Boxing Commission orAthletic Authority.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE

National Boxing Commission orAthletic Authority. The Comm ission shall have the authority to affiliate with any other State orNational Boxing Commission orAthletic Authority.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 8---------- ARTICLE 4 LICENSING A ND CONTROL OF CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS O F UNARMED COMBAT § 7400.Jurisdiction of Commission. § 7401.License for Contest orExhibition Where Admission Fee Received; Application for License; Fee; Limited, Restricted or Conditional License; Bond orDeposit; Unarmed Combat Commission’s Agency Account; Additional Deposit; Exceptions. § 7402.Licenses for Contest ant, Promoter, Manager, Trainer, Ring Official and Others; Application for License; Submission of Clearances; Withdrawal of Application; Uniform Scale of Fees; Payment of Costs of Proceedings. § 7403.Confidentiality of Certain Information Concerning Appli cant for License; Disclosure of Information; Procedure. § 7404.Application for License to Include Social Security Number of Applicant. § 7405.Permit for Promoter to Present Program; Limited, Restricted or Conditional Permit; Fees; Exceptions.

; Procedure. § 7404.Application for License to Include Social Security Number of Applicant. § 7405.Permit for Promoter to Present Program; Limited, Restricted or Conditional Permit; Fees; Exceptions. § 7406.Additional Fees for License of Promoter; Exemption; Regulations. § 7407.Time for Report to Commission and Payment of Additional Fees by Promoter. § 7408.Suspension, Revocation and Other Disciplining of Contestant and Other Participants; Grounds for Refusal to Issue License. § 7409.Hearing by Member of Commission; Notice of Disciplinary Hearing; Approval of Adjudication and Order by Majority of Commission; Distribution of Written Report. § 7410.Commission May Issue Subpoenas, Administer Oaths, Appoint Hear ing Examiners and Pay Certain Expenses; Penalty for Making False Oath before Commission. § 7411.Suspension of License orPermit by Member or Executive Secretary of Commission Pending Final Determination by Commission; Continuation of Suspension by Commiss ion; Procedure. § 7412.Contract between Contestant and Licensee: Copy Provided to Contestant and Executive Secretary; Impounding Gate Receipts.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009

tract between Contestant and Licensee: Copy Provided to Contestant and Executive Secretary; Impounding Gate Receipts.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 9§ 7413.Insurance for Licensed Contestants. § 7414.Advance against Purse by Promoter to Licensee Prohibited; Permission of Commission for Advance to Contestant for Necessary Expenses. § 7415.Order to Promoter to Withhold Part of Purse orOther Money Due Certain Contestants orManager orSecond; Hearing; Disposition of Money. § 7416.Registration of Sanctioning Or ganization orTelevision Network; Fees, Costs and Deposit; Regulations. § 7417.Promoter and Network to File Copy of Contracts for Television Rights; Records of Accounts and Other Documents; Assessment of Fee for License; Confidentiality of Contract. § 7418.Attendance of Representative or Member of Commission at Weigh -Ins, Medical Examinations, Contests and Exhibitions. § 7419.Promoter to Control Seating Arrangements; Member of Commission Furnished Ringside Seat. § 7420.Length of Boxing Contests and Roun ds; Rest Between Rounds. § 7421.Weighing -in of Participants in Boxing Contests. § 7422.Revocation of License.

Member of Commission Furnished Ringside Seat. § 7420.Length of Boxing Contests and Roun ds; Rest Between Rounds. § 7421.Weighing -in of Participants in Boxing Contests. § 7422.Revocation of License. § 7423.Penalties in Lieu of orin Addition to Other Disciplinary Action; Payment of Costs of Proceedings. § 7424.Reinstatement of Revoked Lice nse: Payment of Penalty Prescribed by Commission; Payment of Costs of Proceedings. § 7400. Jurisdiction of Commission. (a)The Commission has and is vested with the soledirection, management, control and jurisdiction over all contests orexhibitions of unarmed combat to be conducted, held orgiven within Guam, and no contest orexhibition may be conducted, held orgiven within Guam except in accor dance with the provisions of this Chapter. (b) Any boxing orsparring contest conforming to the requirements of this Chapter and to the regulations of the Commission shall be deemed to be a boxing contest and nota prize fight. (c) Any contest involving a form of unarmed self -defense must be conducted pursuant to rules for that form which are approved by the Commission before the contest is conducted, held orgiven.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM

unarmed self -defense must be conducted pursuant to rules for that form which are approved by the Commission before the contest is conducted, held orgiven.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 10§ 7401. License for Contest or Exhibition Where Admission Fee Received; Application for License; Fee; Limited, Restricted or Conditional License; Bond orDeposit; Guam Athletic Commissio n Fund; Addi tional Deposit; Exceptions. (a)The Commission may issue and revoke licenses to conduct, hold orgive contests orexhibitions of unarmed combat where an admission fee is received in accordance with such terms and provisions as the Commission prescribes. (b) Any application for such a license must be in writing and correctly show and define the applicant. The application must be accompanied by an annual fee to be fixed by the Commission, on a uniform scale. (c) The Commission may deny an application for s uch a license or grant a limited, restricted orconditional license for any cause deemed sufficient by the Commission. (d) Befor e any license is granted, the applicant must file a bond in an amount fixed by the Commission but not less than Ten Thousand

ional license for any cause deemed sufficient by the Commission. (d) Befor e any license is granted, the applicant must file a bond in an amount fixed by the Commission but not less than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), executed by the applicant as principal, and by a corporation qualified under the laws of Guam as surety, payable to the Treasurer of Guam, and conditioned upon the faithful performance by the applicant of the provisions of this Chapter. I n lieu of a bond, the applicant may deposit with the Commission a like amount of lawful money of the United States orany other form of security, including, but not limited to : bonds of the United States orof Guam of an actual market value of not less tha nthe amount of the required cash payment orsurety bond; a letter of credit from a bank, savings bank, credit union orsavings and loan association situated in Guam, which meets the requirements set for that purpose by the Treasurer of Guam; ora savings certificate, certificate of deposit orinvestment certificate of a bank, savings bank, credit union orsavings and loan association situated in Guam, which must indicate an account of an amount not less than the amount of the required

it orinvestment certificate of a bank, savings bank, credit union orsavings and loan association situated in Guam, which must indicate an account of an amount not less than the amount of the required cash payment orsuret y bond and, except as otherwise provided by specific statute, that the amount is notavailable for withdrawal except by direct order of the Treasurer of Guam. Ifsecurity is provided in the form of a savings certificate, certificate of deposit orinvestme nt certificate, the certificate must state that the amount is notavailable for withdrawal except upon order of the Commission. All money which the COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 11Commission receives pursuant to this subsection must be deposited with the Treasurer of Guam for credit to theGuam Unarmed Combat Commission Fund, which shall be established by enactment of this Act. (e) Ifthe Commission believes the requirement for a bond is inadequate, the Commission may require the promoter to make a deposit of money in an amount fixed by theCommission. The deposit must be made not less than five (5) days before the contest orexhibition.

adequate, the Commission may require the promoter to make a deposit of money in an amount fixed by theCommission. The deposit must be made not less than five (5) days before the contest orexhibition. It may be used to satisfy any obligation incurred by the promoter during the staging of the contest orexhibition upon order of the Commission. After satisfaction of all such obligations, the Commission shall release the remainder to the promoter. (f) The provisions of subsections (d) and (e) do not apply to amateur athletic clubs. § 7402. Licenses for Contestant, Promoter, Manager, Trainer, Ring Offic ial and Others; Application for License; Submission of Clearances; Withdrawal of Application; Uniform Scale of Fees; Payment of Costs of Proceedings. (a)All contestants, promoters, managers, seconds, trainers and ring officials must be licensed by the Co mmission. Noperson may participate, directly orindir ectly, in any professional contest or exhibition of unarmed combat unless he has first procured a license from the Commission. (b)The Commission may deny an application for a license or grant a limited or license or grant a limited, restricted or controlled license for any cause deemed

procured a license from the Commission. (b)The Commission may deny an application for a license or grant a limited or license or grant a limited, restricted or controlled license for any cause deemed sufficient by the Commission. (c) The Commission shall require: (1) each ring official and employee of the Commission; and (2) any other applicant the Commission wishe s to investigate, to submit to the Commission, with the application, a police and court clearance. (d) After an application has been submitted to the Commission, the application may notbewithdrawn unless the Commission consents to the withdrawal. (e) The Commission shall fix a unifor m scale of license fees.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 12(f) In addition to the license fees required by subsection (e), the Commission may require an applicant for a license to: (1) pay the costs of the proceedings associated with the issuance of the li cense, including, without limitation, investigative costs and attorney’s fees; and (2) deposit with the Commission such an amount of money as the Commission deems necessary to pay for those costs.

li cense, including, without limitation, investigative costs and attorney’s fees; and (2) deposit with the Commission such an amount of money as the Commission deems necessary to pay for those costs. Ifany amount required to be deposited pursuant to this s ubsection exceeds the actual cost of the proceedings, including, without limitation, investigative costs and attorney’s fees, the Commission shall refund the excess amount to the applicant upon the completion of the proceedings. (g) It is a violation of t his Chapter for any person to participate, directly orindirectly, as stated in subsection (a), unless he has been granted a license therefor. § 7403. Confidentiality of Certain Information Concerning Applicant for License; Disclosure of Information; Proc edure. (a)Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the Commission shall keep confidential: (1) any information that it receives concerning an applicant for the issuance of a license pursuant to this Chapter which is declared confidential by law a nd that is provided to the Commission by another governmental entity orthe Association of Boxing Commissions; (2)any information contained in a medical record of such an

eclared confidential by law a nd that is provided to the Commission by another governmental entity orthe Association of Boxing Commissions; (2)any information contained in a medical record of such an applicant, ifthe infor mation is notrelevant to the Commission in deter mining whet her to grant a license to the applicant; (3) any infor mation relating to the financial records of an applicant orlicensee; and (4)any information required to be disclosed to the Commission and kept confidential pursuant to federal law. (b) The Commiss ion shall reveal the information set forth in subsection (a): (1) upon the lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction;COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 13(2) toany person upon the request of the person who is the subject of the information; and (3) in the course of the necessar y administration of this Chapter. (c) A person seeking an order of a court of competent jurisdiction for the disclosure of information described in subsection (a) must submit a motion in writing to the court requesting the information.

) A person seeking an order of a court of competent jurisdiction for the disclosure of information described in subsection (a) must submit a motion in writing to the court requesting the information. At least ten (10) days before submitting the motion, the person must provide notice to the Commission, the Attorney General and all persons who may b e affected by the disclosure of the information. The notice must: (1) include, without limitation, a copy of the motion and all documents in support of the motion that are to be filed with the court; and (2) be delivered in person orby certified mail to the last known addr ess of each person to whom notice must be provided. § 7404. Application for License to Include Social Se curity Number of Applicant. An application for a license issued pursuant to § 7402 must include the social security number of the applicant. § 7405. Permit for Promoter to Present Program; Limited, Restricted orConditional Permit; Fees; Exceptions. (a)Ever y promoter, in order to present a program of contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat, must obtain a permit from the Commission for each program.

cted orConditional Permit; Fees; Exceptions. (a)Ever y promoter, in order to present a program of contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat, must obtain a permit from the Commission for each program. (b) The Commission may deny an application for such a permit or grant a limited, restricted orcondit ional permit for any cause deemed sufficient by the Commission. (c) The Commission shall charge and collect the following fees for a permit to present a program of contests orexhibitions: Permit for a promoter who has noplace of business in Guam - One Th ousand Dollars ($1,000); and Permit for a promoter who has a place of business in Guam - Two Hundr ed Fifty Dollars ($250).COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 14The provisions of this subsection do not apply to the presentation of a program of amateur contests orexhibitions of unarmed combat. § 7406. Additional Fees for License of Promoter; Exemption; Regulations. (a)In addition to the payment of any other fees and money due under this Chapter, every promoter, except as provided in subsection (2), shall pay a license fee of: (1) four percen t (4%) of the total gross receipts from admission

of any other fees and money due under this Chapter, every promoter, except as provided in subsection (2), shall pay a license fee of: (1) four percen t (4%) of the total gross receipts from admission fees to the live contest orexhibition of unarmed combat, exclusive of any federal tax ortax imposed by the government of Guam; and (2) three percent (3%) of the first One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), and one percent (1%) of the next Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000), of the total gross receipts from the sale, lease orother exploitation of broadcasting, television and motion picture rights for that contest orexhibition, without any deductions for commis sions, brokerage fees, distribution fees, advertising, contestants’ purses or any other expenses orcharges. (b) A corporation organized pursuant to Part 2 of Chapter 10, Title 18, Guam Code Annotated, which promotes an amateur contest or exhibition of un armed combat whose net proceeds are to be spent entirely in Guam, for the purposes for which the corporation is organized, is exempt from the fees payable under this Section. The corporation must retain the services of a promoter licensed pursuant to thisChapter.

, for the purposes for which the corporation is organized, is exempt from the fees payable under this Section. The corporation must retain the services of a promoter licensed pursuant to thisChapter. (c) The Commission shall adopt regulations: (1) requiring that t he nu mber and face value of all complimentary tickets be reported; and (2) gover ning the treatment of complimentary tickets for the purposes of computing gross receipts from admiss ion fees under subsection (a)(1). § 7407. Time for Report to Commission and Payment of Additional Feesby Promoter. (a)Every promoter shall , within ten (10) days after the completion of any contest, match orexhibition for which an admission fee is char ged and r eceived, furnish to the Commission a verified written report COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 15showing: (1) the number of tickets sold and issued orsold orissued for the contest, match orexhibition; and (2) the a mount of the: (A) gross receipts from admission fees; (B) gross receipts derived from the sale, lease orother exploitation of broadcasting, motion picture and television rights of such contest, match orexhibition, without

s receipts from admission fees; (B) gross receipts derived from the sale, lease orother exploitation of broadcasting, motion picture and television rights of such contest, match orexhibition, without any deductions for commissions, brokerage fees, distribution fees, advertising, contestants’ purses orany other expenses or charges; and (C) such other matters as the Commission may prescribe. (b) The promoter shall, not later than twenty (20) days after the contest, match orexhibition, pay to the Commission the license and permit fee describe d in § 7406. §7408. Suspension, Revocation and Other Disciplining of Contestant and Other Participants; Grounds for Refusal to Issue License. (a)The Commission may suspend orrevoke the license of, otherwise discipline, ortake any combination of such actions against any contestant, promoter, ring official orother participant who, in the judgment of the Commission: (1) enters into a contract for a contest orexhibition of unarmed combat in bad faith; (2) participates in any sham orfake contest orexhibition of unarmed combat; (3) participates in a contest orexhibition of unarmed combat pursuant to a collusive understanding oragreement in which the

(2) participates in any sham orfake contest orexhibition of unarmed combat; (3) participates in a contest orexhibition of unarmed combat pursuant to a collusive understanding oragreement in which the contestant competes in or terminates the contest orexhibition in a manner that is notbased upon honest competition orthe honest exhibition of the skill of the contestant; (4) is guilty of an act orconduct that is detrimental to a contest orexhibition of unarmed combat, including, but not limited to , any foul orunsportsmanlike conduct in connect ion with a contest orCOL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 16exhibition of unarmed combat; or (5) fails to comply with any limitation, restriction orcondition placed on his license. (b)The Commission may refuse to issue a license to an applicant who has committed any of the acts described i n subsection (a). § 7409. Hearing by Member of Commission; Notice of Disciplinary Hearing; Approval of Adjudication and Order by Majority of Commission; Distribution of Written Report. (a)Any member of the Commission may conduct hearings.

mber of Commission; Notice of Disciplinary Hearing; Approval of Adjudication and Order by Majority of Commission; Distribution of Written Report. (a)Any member of the Commission may conduct hearings. (b)All disc iplinary hearings conducted under the provisions of this Chapter must be preceded by a written notice to be served upon the accused at least ten (10) days before the hearing. (c)Befor e any adjudication is rendered, a majority of the members of the Commiss ion shall examine the record and approve the adjudication and order. (d)The Commission shall file a written report of its findings, adjudication and order in the record of the proceedings and send a copy to the accused. § 7410. Commission May Issue Subpoe nas, Administer Oaths, Appoint Hearing Examiners and Pay Certain Expenses; Penalty for Making False Oath Before Commission. (a)The Commission, ora quorum of four (4) members thereof, may: (1) issue subpoenas to require the attendance and testimony of a licensee orother person whom the Commission believes to have information of importance to the Commission; (2) issue subpoenas duces tecum to require the production of books and papers by a licensee orother person whom the

n whom the Commission believes to have information of importance to the Commission; (2) issue subpoenas duces tecum to require the production of books and papers by a licensee orother person whom the Commission believes to have books orpapers of importance to the Commission; (3) administer oaths and require testimony under oath; (4) appoint hearing examiners who may administer oaths and receive evidence and testimony under oath; andCOL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 17(5) pay for such transportation and othe r expenses of witnesses, as it may deem reasonable and proper. (b)Service of process ornotice r equired pursuant to this Section must be served in the manner provided for service of process and notices in civil actions. (c)A person making a false oath in a matter before the Commission ora hearing examiner is guilty of perjury, which is a felony of the third degree and shall bepunished as provided in §80.30(c) of Chapter 80, Title 9, Guam Code Annotated. § 7411. Suspension of License orPermit by Memb er orExecutive Secretary of Commission Pending Final Determination by Commission; Continuation of Suspension by Commission;

itle 9, Guam Code Annotated. § 7411. Suspension of License orPermit by Memb er orExecutive Secretary of Commission Pending Final Determination by Commission; Continuation of Suspension by Commission; Procedure. (a)Each member of the Commission orthe Executive Secretary of the Commission may, upon his own motion orupon the ve rified written charge of any person charging a licensee orthe holder of a permit with violating any provision of this Chapter orthe r egulations adopted pursuant thereto, suspend for a period notexceeding ten (10) days any license orpermit until final d etermination by the Commission if, in his opinion, the action is necessary to protect the public welfare and the best interests of the sports regulated pursuant to this Chapter. (b)If a license orpermit is suspended pursuant to subsection (a), the Commi ssion may, upon written notice to the licensee orholder of the permit and after a hearing, continue the suspension until it makes a final deter mination of any disciplinary action to be taken against the licensee orholder of the per mit. § 7412. Contract between Contestant and Licensee: Copy Provided to Contestant and Executive Secretary; Impounding Gate

ny disciplinary action to be taken against the licensee orholder of the per mit. § 7412. Contract between Contestant and Licensee: Copy Provided to Contestant and Executive Secretary; Impounding Gate Receipts. (a)Ever y contestant competing under the terms of this Chapter, or regulation of the Commission, is entitled to receive a copy of a written contract oragreement, approved as to form by the Commission, binding the licensee to pay the contestant a certain fixed fee orpercentage of the gate receipts. (b)One (1) copy of the agreement must be filed with the Executive Secretary of the Commission and one (1) copy must be retained by the licensee orsponsor of the contest.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 18(c)The Inspector ormember of the Commission in attendance at the contest shall deter mine whether such an agreement has been delivered to each contestant and may require that a sufficient amount of the gate receipts be impounded to pay the contestants according to thos e agreements. § 7413. Insurance for Licensed Contestants. The Commission shall adopt by regulation, and rules requirements for insurance providing coverage in th e

y the contestants according to thos e agreements. § 7413. Insurance for Licensed Contestants. The Commission shall adopt by regulation, and rules requirements for insurance providing coverage in th e event of injury or death for persons competing in unarmed combat competitions, exhibitions and events subject to this Chapter. This insurance must comply with standards prescribed by the local Commissioner of Banking and Insurance . The minimum coverage for insurance shall be in a n amount no less than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). Said insurance coverage may be covered by a Bond. The cost of such insurance premium shall be cover ed by the promoter. 2011 NOTE: Reference to the 'Insurance Commisioner' changed to the 'Commissioner of Banking and Insurance' pursuant to P.L. 27 -088:10 (May 6, 2004). § 7414. Advance a gainst Purse by Promoter to Licensee Prohibited; Permission of Commission for Advance to Contestant for Necessary Expenses. Noprom otermaypay orgive any money to a licensee before any contest orexhibition of unarmed combat as an advance against a contestant’s purse orfor a similar purpose, except that the promoter may, with the prior written permission by a majority of the

ore any contest orexhibition of unarmed combat as an advance against a contestant’s purse orfor a similar purpose, except that the promoter may, with the prior written permission by a majority of the Commission mem bers, pay oradvance to a contestant necessary expenses for transportation and maintenance in preparation for a contest orexhibition. § 7415. Order to Promoter to Withhold Part of Purse orOther Money Due Certain Contestants or Manager or Second; Hearing ; Disposition of Money. (a)The Commission, its Executive Secretary, orany other employee authorized by the Commission, may order the promoter to withhold any part of a purse orother money belonging orpayable to any contestant, manager orsecond if, inthejudgment of the Commission, Executive Secretary, orother employee: (1) the contestant is notcompeting honestly ortothe best of COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 19his skill and ability orthe contestant otherwise violates any regulations adopted by the Commission orany of the prov isions of this Chapter, including, but not limited to , the provisions of subsection (a) of § 7408; or (2) themanager orsecond violate any

any regulations adopted by the Commission orany of the prov isions of this Chapter, including, but not limited to , the provisions of subsection (a) of § 7408; or (2) themanager orsecond violate any regulations adopted by the Commission orany of the provisions of this Chapter, including, but notlimited to , theprovisions of subsection (a) of § 7408. (b)Upon the withholding of any part of a purse orother money pursuant to this Section, the Commission shall immediately schedule a hearing on the matter, provide adequate notice to all interested parties and dispose of the matter as promptly as possible. (c) Ifit is determined that a contestant, manager orsecond is not entitled to any part of his share of the purse orother money, the promoter shall pay the money over to the Commission. Subject to the provisions of subsection (d), the money must be deposited with the Treasurer of Guam for credit to the Guam Unarmed Combat Commission Fund. (d)Money turned over to the Commission, pendin g final action in any matter, must be credited to the Guam Unarmed Combat Commission Fund and must remain in that Account until the Commission orders its disposition in accordance with the final action

final action in any matter, must be credited to the Guam Unarmed Combat Commission Fund and must remain in that Account until the Commission orders its disposition in accordance with the final action taken. § 7416. Registration of Sanctioning Organizati on orTelevision Network; Fees, Costs and Deposit; Regulations. (a)The Commission may require a sanctioning organization ora broadcasting network for television that televises professional contests of unarmed combat in Guam to register with the Commissi on before it participates, directly orindir ectly, in any professional contest or exhibition of unarmed combat. (b)Ifsuch r egistration is required, the Commission shall adopt regulations that prescribe, without limitation, the requirements for registrati on and any fees for registration. (c)The Commission may require a sanctioning organization or broadcasting network that applies for registration to: (1)pay the costs of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the r egistration, including, without lim itation, investigative costs and attorney’s fees; andCOL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 20(2)deposit with the Commission such an

including, without lim itation, investigative costs and attorney’s fees; andCOL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 20(2)deposit with the Commission such an amount of money as the Commission deems necessary to pay for those costs. Ifany amount required to be deposited pursuant to this subsection exceeds the actual cost of the proceedings, including, without limitation, investigative costs and attorney’s fees, the Commission shall refund the excess amount to the sanctioning organization orbroadcasting network upon the completion of the proceedings. § 7417. Prom oterand Network to File Copy of Contracts for Television Rights; Records of Accounts and Other Documents; Assessm ent of Fee for License; Confidentiality of Contract. (a)A promoter and a broadcasting network for television shall each, at least seventy -two (7 2) hours before a contest orexhibition of unarmed combat, orcombination of those events is to be held, file with the Commission’s Executive Secretary a copy of all contracts entered into for the sale, lease orother exploitation of television rights for the contest orexhibition.

e events is to be held, file with the Commission’s Executive Secretary a copy of all contracts entered into for the sale, lease orother exploitation of television rights for the contest orexhibition. (b)The promoter shall keep detailed records of the accounts and other documents related to his receipts from the sale, lease orother exploitation on the television rights for a contest orexhibition. The Commission, at any time , mayinspect these accounts and documents to deter mine the amount of the total gross receipts received by the promoter from the television rights. (c) Ifa promoter ora networ k fails to comply with the requirements of this Section, the Commission may de termine the amount of the total gross receipts from the sale, lease orother exploitation of television rights for the contest orexhibition and assess the appropriate license fee pursuant to § 7406(a). (d) Each contract filed with the Commission pursuant to this Section is confidential and is nota public record. § 7418. Attendance of Representative or Member of Commission at Weigh -Ins, Medical Examinations, Contests and Exhibitions.

mission pursuant to this Section is confidential and is nota public record. § 7418. Attendance of Representative or Member of Commission at Weigh -Ins, Medical Examinations, Contests and Exhibitions. A member of the Commission, t he Executive Secretary of the Commission, a Chief Inspector ora member of the staff of the Commission must be present at all weigh -ins, medical examinations, contests, exhibitions ormatches, and shall ensure that the rules are strictly enforced.COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 21§ 7419. Promoter to Control Seating Arrangements; Member of Commission Furnished Ringside Seat. Each promoter of a contest orexhibition of unarmed combat has charge of all seating arrangements but shall furnish to each member of the Commission who is present one (1) ringside seat. § 7420. Length of Bo xing and Mixed Martial Arts Contests and Rounds; Rest between Rounds. (a)Noboxing contest, sparring match orexhibition may be more thantwelve (12) rounds in length. Rounds must be not more than three (3) minutes. There must be a rest period of sixty (60) seconds between successive rounds.

sparring match orexhibition may be more thantwelve (12) rounds in length. Rounds must be not more than three (3) minutes. There must be a rest period of sixty (60) seconds between successive rounds. (b)Nomixed martial arts contest may be longer than three (3) rounds in length. Rounds must be not more than five (5) minutes. There must be a rest period of sixty (60) seconds between successive rounds. (c)Nomixed martial arts championship contest may be longer than five (5) rounds in length. Rounds must not be more than five (5) minutes. Ther e must be a rest period of sixty (60) seconds between successive rounds. § 7421. Weighing -in of Participants in Boxing C ontests. Every participant in a boxing contest shall be present and weighed in no later than 7:00 p.m. on the day befor e the contest. § 7422. Revocation of License. Any license issued under this Chapter may be revoked for cause deemed sufficient by th e Commission upon a hearing as provided for in § 7409. § 7423. Penalties in Lieu of orin addition to other Disciplinary Action; Pay ment of Costs of Proceedings. (a)Ifdisciplinary action is taken against a person pursuant to this Chapter and the discip linary action does not

Lieu of orin addition to other Disciplinary Action; Pay ment of Costs of Proceedings. (a)Ifdisciplinary action is taken against a person pursuant to this Chapter and the discip linary action does not relate to a contest or exhibition of unarmed combat as provided in subsection (b), the Commission may, in lieu of revoking a license, prescribe a penalty not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000 ). (b)Ifdisciplinary action is t aken against a person pursuant to this Chapter, including, but not limited to , a hearing for the revocation of a COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 22license, and the disciplinary action relates to: (1)the preparation for a contest oran exhibition of unarmed combat; (2)the occurrence of a contest oran exhibition of unarmed combat; or (3)any other action taken in conjunction with a contest oran exhibition of unarmed combat, the Commission may prescribe a penalty pursuant to subsection (c). (c) A penalty prescribed by the Commission pur suant to subsection (b): (1)must not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) orone hundred percent (100%) of the share of the purse to which the holder of the license is

scribed by the Commission pur suant to subsection (b): (1)must not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) orone hundred percent (100%) of the share of the purse to which the holder of the license is entitled for the contest orexhibition, whichever amount is greater; and (2)may be imposed in addition to orin lieu of any other disciplinary action that is taken against the person by the Commission. (d)Ifdisciplinary action is taken against a person pursuant to this Chapter, the Commission may require the person against whom such action is taken to pay the costs of the proceeding, including investigative costs and attorney’s fees. § 7424.Reinstatement of Revoked License: Payment of Penalty Prescribed by Commission; Payment of Costs of Proceedings. (a)Except as otherwise provided in § 7423,upon receipt of an application and the payment of a penalty prescribed by the Commission, not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), the Commission may reinstate a revoked license. (b) In addition to the penalty required by subsection (a), the Commission may require the applicant to: (1)pay the costs of the proceedings associated with the reinstatement of the license, including investigative

n to the penalty required by subsection (a), the Commission may require the applicant to: (1)pay the costs of the proceedings associated with the reinstatement of the license, including investigative costs and attorney’s fees; and (2)deposit with the Commission such an amount of money as the Com mission deems necessary to pay for those costs. Ifany COL 0307201111GCA FINANCE &TAXATION CH.7GUAM UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 23amount required to be deposited pursuant to this subsection exceeds the actual cost of the proceedings, including investigative costs and attorney’s fees, the Commission shall refund the excess amount to the applicant upon the completion of the proceedings. ---------- ARTICLE 5 APPLICABILITY O F CHAPTER ;PENALTIES § 7500.Amateur Contest orExhibition of School, College orUniversity orNon-Profit Unarmed Combat Organization Exempted from Provisions of Chapter. § 7501.Certain Exhibitions of Unarmed Self -Defense Exempted from Provisions of Chapter. § 7502.Penalty. § 7500. Amateur Contest orExhibition of School, College or University orNon-Profit Unarmed Combat Organization Exempted from Provisions o f Chapter.

empted from Provisions of Chapter. § 7502.Penalty. § 7500. Amateur Contest orExhibition of School, College or University orNon-Profit Unarmed Combat Organization Exempted from Provisions o f Chapter. The pr ovisions of this Chapter do not apply to any amateur contests orexhibitions of unarmed combat orany combination thereof conducted by orparticipated in exclusively by any unarmed combat organization who conducts contests as a non -profi t organization and is in good status with the Department of Revenue and Taxation, any school, college or university orby any association ororganization of a school, college or university, when each participant in the contests orexhibitions is a bona fide student in the school, college oruniversity. § 7501. Certain Exhibitions of Unarmed Self -Defense Exempted from Provisions of Chapter. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to exhibitions of unarmed self -defense in which nodangerous blow is i ntended to b e struck. § 7502. Penalty. Any person who shall, directly orindir ectly, violate any of the provisions of this Chapter, orthe rules orregulations of the Commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. ----------