Chapter 90A, Code of Iowa regulate boxing and wrestling and empowers the commissioner to adopt rules necessary to enforce the code.
http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=IowaCode&ga=83

The Iowa Administrative Code, 875 IAC 173.1 (90A) – 173.54(90A), regulates professional boxing contests some of the areas of regulation are drug testing, public safety, and blood-borne disease testing of contestants.

The Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act regulates boxing in Michigan, placing it under the regulatory control of the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, Director's Office. The administrative rules, MICH.ADMIN CODE R339.101 — R339.403 govern the manner in which boxing and mixed martial arts events are conducted. http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(itxqmlmbkf04w3325ny3cw45))/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-Act-403-of-2004.pdf and SOAHR Admincode

Boxing is regulated in Minnesota via MN Statutes §341.21-§341.37, under the authority of the Combative Sports Commission. The Commission administers the Combative Sports regulations found in Minn. Reg. §2201.0020-§2201.0500. The regulations specify the manner in which boxing contests will be conducted.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/data/revisor/rule/current/2201/2201.pdf

The Boxing Commissioner recognized the need to review the current boxing regulations in light of the passage of 2009 Wisconsin Act 111 and its impact on chapter 444, Stats. The new legislation made significant changes to the manner in which boxing contests are conducted and added the regulation of mixed martial arts. Along with the new legislation, provisions in force in other states were consulted as examples of consistency in regulating boxing and mixed martial arts. Some of those provisions were incorporated into the working draft, resulting in more standardized regulation of boxing and mixed martial arts specific to Wisconsin.

There will be an effect on small businesses that promote professional boxing contests in Wisconsin. Prior to the passing of 2009 Wisconsin Act 111, boxing promoters were not required to pay certain fees or meet certain financial obligations such as a gate tax fee, posting of a bond, and payments for additional inspectors. These additional financial obligations could increase costs for promoters. However, the additional costs are necessary to ensure safety in conducting professional boxing events. Moreover, the targeted fees are compatible with other states that regulate the sport.

Section 227.137, Stats., requires an “agency" to prepare an economic impact report before submitting the proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council. The Department of Regulation and Licensing is not included as an “agency" in this section.

The department finds that this rule will have an impact on the private sector as indicated above.

These proposed rules were reviewed by the department's Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine if the rules will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The rules may have some impact as described above in the “Analysis and supporting documents used to determine the effect on small business" section.

The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at hector.colon@wisconsin.gov, or by calling 608-266-8608.

The department will have a one-time cost of $3,440 which will come from IT programming, form development and website updates. The anticipated total ongoing costs are $245,440 (includes both boxing and mixed martial arts), which will consist of staff time for licensing activities and attending events.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to authority vested in the Department of Regulation and Licensing in ss. 227.11 (2), 440.03 (1), 440.03 (1m), 444.01, 444.02, 444.03, 444.035, 444.06, 444.095, 444.11, 444.12, 444.13, 444.14, 444.15 and 444.18, Stats., the Department of Regulation and Licensing will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an emergency rule and a proposed rule to create Chapters RL 192 to 196, relating to the regulation of mixed martial arts sporting events.

Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to Shawn Leatherwood, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Division of Board Services, 1400 E. Washington Ave., Room 152, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708-8935, or by email shawn leatherwood@wisconsin.gov. Written comments must be received by September 27, 2010, to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.

Copies of this proposed rule are available upon request to Shawn Leatherwood, Department of Regulation and Licensing, Division of Board Services, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or by email at shawn.leatherwood@wisconsin.gov.

2009 Wisconsin Act 111.

Sections 227.11 (2), 440.03 (1), 440.03 (1m), 444.01, 444.02, 444.03, 444.035, 444.06, 444.095, 444.11, 444.12, 444.13, 444.14, 444.15 and 444.18, Stats.

The Department of Regulation and Licensing has the authority under 2009 Wisconsin Act 111 to promulgate rules to implement the requirements under ch. 444, Stats., relating to the regulation of mixed martial arts sporting events.

There are no other statutes or rules other than those listed above.

This proposed rule-making order creates chs. RL 192 to 196 relating to the regulation of mixed martial arts sporting events. The proposed rules contain definitions, application and permit requirements, officials' duties at events, conducting sporting events, fouls, equipment, medical requirements, grounds for disciplinary action, and mandatory drug testing.

None.

Statutes and rules for conducting mixed martial arts sporting events are found in the Illinois Professional Boxing Act 225 ILCS 105 and the Illinois Administrative Code Title 68 Chapter VII Subchapter b Part 1371.

(see: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?
ActID=1322&ChapAct=225%26nbsp%3BILCS%26nbsp%3B105%2F&ChapterID=24&ChapterName=PROFESSIONS+AND+OCCUPATIONS&ActName=Professional+Boxing+Act%2E )

(see: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/ 068/06801371sections.html )

Iowa does not require licensure for conducting mixed martial arts sporting events.

Statutes and rules for conducting mixed martial arts sporting events are found in the Michigan Unarmed Combat Regulatory Act 2004 PA 403, MCL 338.3601 to MCL 338.3633 and the Michigan Administrative Code R339.101 - R339.403.

(see: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(1zvgaeyksa1fhy
45kmq4mour))/mileg.aspx?page=ChapterIndex)

(see: http://www.state.mi.us/orr/emi/admincode.asp?
AdminCode=Single&Admin_Num=33900101&Dpt=LG&RngHigh= )

Licensure must be sought through the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Bureau of Commercial Services. The Unarmed Combat Commission assists the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth in regulating the sport.

Statutes and rules for conducting mixed martial arts sporting events are found in the Minnesota Statutes §341.21-§341.37 and the Minnesota Register at Minn. Reg. §.2202.0010-§2202.1200.

(see: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=341)

(see: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=2202)

Licensure must be sought via the Combative Sports Commission, which regulates the manner in which mixed martial arts contests will be conducted.

A department-approved advisory panel met several times in 2010 to draft these proposed rules. The advisory panel was comprised of Mixed Martial Arts combatants, judges, fight officials and promoters, and a physician familiar with the injuries incurred in mixed martial arts contests. Several department staff persons, including the State Boxing Commissioner, provided support and expertise to the advisory panel. In addition to the advisory panel's discussions, which formed the basis for the public safety protections, the regulations of several other states were reviewed. Provisions in force in some states were imported into the working draft, resulting in a set of standards that incorporates the most effective rules from other jurisdictions to rules that are unique to the regulation of mixed martial arts in Wisconsin.

There will be an effect on small businesses that promote mixed martial arts events in Wisconsin because previous to the legislation that was passed to regulate the sport, promoters did not need to meet certain requirements or pay certain fees that they will be required to pay now that the sport is regulated. Some of those fees and/or financial obligations that were outlined in 2009 Wisconsin Act 111 include: licensing fee, event fee, gate tax fee, bond requirements, and payment for inspectors, officials, etc. Payment for inspectors and officials was something that promoters paid for prior to the legislation being passed; however, we may require them to have more officials than they previously had which could increase their cost. The costs associated with regulating the sport are necessary to ensure the safety of the sport. Our fees are also in line with other states that conduct mixed martial arts events.

Section 227.137, Stats., requires an “agency" to prepare an economic impact report before submitting the proposed rule-making order to the Wisconsin Legislative Council. The Department of Regulation and Licensing is not included as an “agency" in this section.

The department finds that this rule will have an impact on the private sector as indicated above. It is important to note that mixed martial arts events bring in significant revenue to cities that conduct these events. The Ultimate Fighting Championship brand brings in millions of dollars in revenue when they come to a given state to conduct one of their events. The revenue comes from the patronization of hotels, restaurants, retail and other businesses.

These proposed rules were reviewed by the department's Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine if the rules will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The rule may have some impact as described above in the “Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business" section.

The Department's Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at hector.colon@wisconsin.gov, or by calling 608-266-8608.

The department will have a one-time cost of $3,440 which will come from IT programming, form development and website updates. The department will have total on-going costs of $245,440 (includes both mixed martial arts and boxing), which will consist of staff time for licensing activities and attending events.