SB1533 Summary

• Amends Section 622 of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act to expand its applicability beyond boxing to include "combative sports or amateur mixed martial arts" events conducted in Oklahoma.

• Clarifies that closed-circuit telecasts of covered events conducted in the state must be conducted through a licensed telecast promoter within Oklahoma, with specific authorization requirements.

• Eliminates reporting and assessment procedures previously required of telecast promoters for non-pay-per-view and pay-per-view facility operators, removing the four percent (4%) gross receipts assessment obligations.

• Specifies that the Act applies only to pay-per-view broadcasts on cable television systems, not to basic or premium channel programming.

• Effective date: December 31, 2012.