Filed as: Department of Labor and Regulation, Athletic Commission Rulemaking
South Dakota's Athletic Commission is updating its boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts rules to implement Senate Bill 64 and modernize safety and operational requirements. Key changes include requiring promoters to submit contest applications 60 days in advance (up from 30 days), submit a $500 application fee (increased from $300), and pay the full minimum contest fee at least seven days before the event. The commission is adding stricter bout-matching criteria—now considering factors like fighter quality, fight duration, suspension history, and training status—and creating a new Inspector registration category. Fighters who sign bout contracts are now subject to commission discipline for missing weigh-ins or bouts even if they haven't paid their registration fees, and the rules clarify that registration alone does not guarantee approval for any particular bout.
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These rule changes implement Senate Bill 64 (2026), update the rules to reflect the current policies and processes of the Commission for the safety of contestants, officials, and the public, and provide clarification on current rules for contestants, officials, and promoters.
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