(1) An application to hold a contest or multiple contests as part of a single promotion shall be made by a licensed promoter to the commission on forms provided by the commission.

(2) The application shall be accompanied by a contest fee determined by the commission under Section 63J-1-505.

(3) (a) The commission may approve or deny approval to hold a contest or promotion permitted under this chapter. (b) Provisional approval under Subsection (3)(a) shall be granted upon a determination by the commission that: (i) the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed; (ii) a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection (6) has been posted by the promoter of the contest or promotion; and (iii) the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.

(a) The commission may approve or deny approval to hold a contest or promotion permitted under this chapter.

(b) Provisional approval under Subsection (3)(a) shall be granted upon a determination by the commission that: (i) the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed; (ii) a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection (6) has been posted by the promoter of the contest or promotion; and (iii) the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.

(i) the promoter of the contest or promotion is properly licensed;

(ii) a bond meeting the requirements of Subsection (6) has been posted by the promoter of the contest or promotion; and

(iii) the contest or promotion will be held in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.

(4) (a) Final approval to hold a contest or promotion may not be granted unless the commission receives, not less than seven days before the day of the contest with 10 or more rounds: (i) proof of a negative HIV test performed not more than 180 days before the day of the contest for each contestant; (ii) a copy of each contestant's federal identification card; (iii) a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the contest; (iv) a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest; (v) a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and (vi) the name of the physician selected from among a list of registered and commission-approved ringside physicians who shall act as ringside physician for the contest. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), the commission may approve a contest or promotion if the requirements under Subsection (4)(a) are not met because of unforeseen circumstances beyond the promoter's control.

(a) Final approval to hold a contest or promotion may not be granted unless the commission receives, not less than seven days before the day of the contest with 10 or more rounds: (i) proof of a negative HIV test performed not more than 180 days before the day of the contest for each contestant; (ii) a copy of each contestant's federal identification card; (iii) a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the contest; (iv) a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest; (v) a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and (vi) the name of the physician selected from among a list of registered and commission-approved ringside physicians who shall act as ringside physician for the contest.

(i) proof of a negative HIV test performed not more than 180 days before the day of the contest for each contestant;

(ii) a copy of each contestant's federal identification card;

(iii) a copy of a signed contract between each contestant and the promoter for the contest;

(iv) a statement specifying the maximum number of rounds of the contest;

(v) a statement specifying the site, date, and time of weigh-in; and

(vi) the name of the physician selected from among a list of registered and commission-approved ringside physicians who shall act as ringside physician for the contest.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a), the commission may approve a contest or promotion if the requirements under Subsection (4)(a) are not met because of unforeseen circumstances beyond the promoter's control.

(5) Final approval for a contest under 10 rounds in duration may be granted as determined by the commission after receiving the materials identified in Subsection (4) at a time determined by the commission.

(6) An applicant shall post a surety bond or cashier's check with the commission in the greater of $10,000 or the amount of the purse, providing for forfeiture and disbursement of the proceeds if the applicant fails to comply with: (a) the requirements of this chapter; or (b) rules made under this chapter relating to the promotion or conduct of the contest or promotion.

(a) the requirements of this chapter; or

(b) rules made under this chapter relating to the promotion or conduct of the contest or promotion.