42-12-9. Direction of boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts competitions and sparring exhibitions.

The commission is hereby vested with the sole direction, control, and jurisdiction over all contests and exhibitions of boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts competitions and sparring exhibitions held in the State of South Dakota. No competition or exhibition may be conducted within this state except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Source: SL 2013, ch 221, § 2.

42-12-9.1. Powers and duties of commission.

The commission has the following powers and duties:

(1)    Through rules established pursuant to chapter 1-26, establish standards for the practice of boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts;

(2)    Issue licenses and registrations to persons, clubs, corporations, associations, or other entities that meet the qualifications for licensure or registration;

(3)    Have available the names of persons, clubs, corporations, associations, or other entities registered or licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

(4)    Have available the date, time, and location of any competition or sparring exhibition registered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

(5)    Employ personnel in accordance with the needs and budget of the commission;

(6)    Enter into contracts as necessary to carry out the commission's responsibilities pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

(7)    Communicate disciplinary actions and registration and license status of boxers, kickboxers, mixed martial artists, managers, promoters, and matchmakers to relevant state and federal governing bodies as may be required; and

(8)    Perform other duties directly related to the provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26.

Source: SL 2014, ch 209, § 26.