Notice of Intended Action
Professional kickboxing, ch 176
ARC 8390C
LABOR SERVICES DIVISION[875]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to professional kickboxing
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Labor Commissioner hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 176, “Professional Kickboxing,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new chapter with the same title.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 90A.7.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Executive Order 10.
Purpose and Summary
This proposed rulemaking repromulgates Chapter 176 in accordance with the goals and directives of Executive Order 10. Proposed Chapter 176 primarily adopts GLORY kickboxing rules and describes the authority of the athletic commissioner.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 2, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●October 24, 2024
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Labor Services Division for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Division no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 19, 2024. Comments should be directed to:
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Mitchell Mahan |
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
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December 17, 2024 |
Lake Conference Room |
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December 19, 2024 |
Lake Conference Room |
Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.
Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Division and advise of specific needs.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rulemaking action is proposed:
ITEM 1.Rescind 875—Chapter 176 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:
CHAPTER 176
PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING
875—176.1(90A) Scope and purpose. Professional kickboxing is a contest within the scope of Iowa Code chapter 90A. The commissioner shall have final decision-making authority concerning the enforcement, implementation, and interpretation of the rules in this chapter.
875—176.2(90A) GLORY rules adopted by reference. The commissioner adopts by reference the kickboxing rules and regulations of GLORY Kickboxing as of January 1, 2023. The GLORY Kickboxing rules shall be used for all GLORY Kickboxing matches and events.
875—176.3(90A) Professional boxing rules followed. Professional kickboxing will conform to the rules in 875—Chapter 173 on:
1.Limitations on number of bouts;
2.Contestants’ arrival; and
3.Attendance of commissioner.
875—176.4(90A) Additional provisions.
176.4(1) Officials. The designation of officials, referees, physicians, physician assistants, timekeepers, judges, kick counters, scorekeepers, contestants, seconds, and managers is subject to the approval of the commissioner or designee.
176.4(2) “Battles royal” or bouts in which more than two kickboxing contestants are to appear in the ring at the same time shall not be approved.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 90A.
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Closed For Comments
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 12/19/2024.
Official Document
- Professional kickboxing, ch 176
- Published on 11/27/2024
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- Notice of Intended Action
The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 11/27/2024.
Administrative Rule References
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Rule 875-176.1 Rule 875-176.2 Rule 875-176.3 Rule 875-176.4Iowa Code References
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