An Act To Temporarily Restore Boxing Rules

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  the Combat Sports Authority of Maine has not yet adopted rules governing boxing; and

Whereas,  there is interest in holding boxing competitions in the State in the near future; and

Whereas,  in order to allow boxing competitions to take place, it is necessary to ensure that rules are in place immediately; and

Whereas,  in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Sec. 1. Rules. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the rules and procedures concerning boxing that were in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the former Maine Athletic Commission on June 30, 2008 are hereby declared in effect and the Combat Sports Authority of Maine shall enforce those rules and procedures until the rules or procedures are rescinded, revised or amended by the Combat Sports Authority of Maine pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 8, chapter 20.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation takes effect when approved.

summary

This bill provides that the rules and procedures concerning boxing that were in effect under the former Maine Athletic Commission on June 30, 2008 are in effect and the Combat Sports Authority of Maine is required to enforce those rules and procedures until the rules or procedures are rescinded, revised or amended by the Combat Sports Authority of Maine.