§ 41-5.2-4. Insurance required.
No license issued by the division of gaming and athletics licensing under § 41-5.2-2 shall be valid unless the license holder shall:
(1) Within thirty-six (36) hours of the starting time for the first event in the licensed boxing or sparring match or exhibition, have in force contracts or policies of public liability insurance and other contracts or policies of insurance in amounts as the division shall reasonably require in connection with the conduct of the match or exhibition; and
(2) Within twenty-four (24) hours of the starting time, furnish to the division satisfactory proof that the insurance is in force.
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 313, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 528, § 6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Chapter 41-5.2 - Mixed Martial Arts
Section 41-5.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 41-5.2-2. - License required for mixed martial arts exhibitions — Exception.
Section 41-5.2-3. - Application for license.
Section 41-5.2-4. - Insurance required.
Section 41-5.2-5. - Drug and H.I.V. testing.
Section 41-5.2-6. - Health insurance.
Section 41-5.2-7. - Minimum age of contestants.
Section 41-5.2-8. - Mixed martial arts uniform rules — Weight classes.
Section 41-5.2-9. - Uniform rules — Fighting area.
Section 41-5.2-10. - Uniform rules — Hand bandage specifications.
Section 41-5.2-11. - Uniform rules — Mouthpieces.
Section 41-5.2-12. - Uniform rules — Protective equipment.
Section 41-5.2-13. - Uniform rules — Gloves.
Section 41-5.2-14. - Uniform rules — Apparel.
Section 41-5.2-15. - Uniform rules — Appearance.
Section 41-5.2-16. - Uniform rules — Round length.
Section 41-5.2-17. - Uniform rules — Stopping a contest.
Section 41-5.2-18. - Uniform rules — Judging.
Section 41-5.2-19. - Warnings.
Section 41-5.2-21. - Injuries sustained during competition.
Section 41-5.2-22. - Types of bout results.
Section 41-5.2-23. - Bond procedure.
Section 41-5.2-24. - Inspectors.
Section 41-5.2-25. - Rules and regulations.
Section 41-5.2-26. - Penalty for unlicensed match.
Section 41-5.2-27. - Tax on admissions.
Section 41-5.2-28. - Suspension or revocation of license.