COMBAT SPORTS ACT 2013 - SECT 39 Requirement for permit to hold particular combat sport contest

COMBAT SPORTS ACT 2013 - SECT 39

39 Requirement for permit to hold particular combat sport contest

(1) An individual must not hold a combat sport contest unless the person is the holder of a permit to promote the contest.

Maximum penalty: 360 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment, or both.

Note : The person is also required to be registered as a promoter of the relevant registration class to obtain a permit (see section 41).

(2) A corporation must not hold a combat sport contest.

Maximum penalty: 720 penalty units.

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a corporation in respect of a combat sport contest if:

(a) the contest is held by an officer or employee of the corporation, and

(b) the officer or employee is registered as a promoter for the registration class applicable to that contest.

(4) This section does not apply to a person who merely provides or controls premises at which a combat sport contest is held.

(5) This section does not apply to the following activities of an approved amateur body:

(a) the approval of an amateur combat sport contest,

(b) arranging for a judge, referee, timekeeper or combat sport inspector to officiate at or attend an amateur combat sport contest,

(c) acting as a match-maker for an amateur combat sport contest.