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AL SB333
Bill
AI Summary
SB333 Summary
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Renames the regulatory act from "Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act" to the "Alabama Unarmed Combat Act" and designates the Alabama Athletic Commission as the sole regulator of all unarmed combat held in the state.
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Authorizes the commission to immediately implement medical guidelines approved by the medical advisory panel and competition guidelines without following the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act.
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Grants the commission authority to assess fines not exceeding $10,000 per violation for rule infractions, with administrative fines up to $10,000 available through formal proceedings.
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Establishes a complaint, investigation, and discipline process through a standing investigative committee that reviews allegations and determines whether probable cause exists before the commission initiates administrative proceedings.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Athletic Commission, regulatory act renamed, authority over unarmed combat provided, certain medical and competition guidelines exempted from Administrative Procedure Act, fines for violations of rules and guidelines limited in amount, procedural process for handling violations revised, Secs. 41-9-1020, 41-9-1021, 41-9-1023, 41-9-1024, 41-9-1037, 41-9-1038 am'd.
Athletic Commission
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2021-518.
5/17/2021