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CLASSIFICATION: #16. EXecutive Branch

A LAW OF THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION ESTABLISHING THE “MUSCOGEE

(CREEK) NATION ATHLETIC COMMISSION” AND ENACTING THE “MUSCOGEE

(CREEK) NATION ATHLETIC COMMISSION CODEI RULES FOR BOXING AND

OTHER ACTIVITIES”AND CODIFYING SAID LAW IN TITLE 16, CHAPTER 10 OF

THE cODE OF LAWS OF ThE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION

Be it enacted by the National Council of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation:

SECTION ONE. NEW LAW. The following new law shall be codified in Title 16,

Chapter 10 of the Code of Laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation; provided that for

purposes of codification of said new law and its inclusion in pocket parts of the Code of

Laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Natbn, the Codification Committee is hereby authorized:

(1) to approve any changes related to the manner in which sections, articles, chapters

and sub-chapters are designated consistent with the fomiat in the Code of L~ws

published in 2010 by West Publishing Company; (2) to include footnoted references to

the legislative history in said pocket parts té the Code of Laws and (3) to not in said

pocket Parts any editorial correction of minor clerical or grammatical errors in the

following new law, without further National Council approval:

TITLE 16. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

CHAPTER 10. ESTABLISHMENT OFTHE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION ATHTIC

COMMISSION; MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION ATHI~,ETIC tOMMISSION RULES

FOR BOXING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

SUBCHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

§10-101. Title and CodIfication

This Act shall be known as the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Commission Act and shall

be codified as Title 16, ChapterlO of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Code of Laws.

§10-102. Athletic CommlssionEjitablished

In order, to provide for the orderly development, administration, and regulation of

competitive sports contests within the boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, there

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is hereby established the

(“Commission”).

§10-103.

DefinitIons

Muscogee

(Creek)

Nation

Athletic

Commission

-The following ~rds or temis, when-used in this Chapter, shall have thó

following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

‘1.

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“Act” means the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Commission Act.

“Amateur Mixed Martial Artist” means a person Eighteen (18) sears of

age or older who has never received or competed for any purse or

other thing of value. either for the expenses of tmining therelbr or for

participating in any combative sport contest or professional exhibition

with exceeds in monies or other things of value a sum to be

determined by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Commission.

“Amateur Mixed Martial Arts” means any form & competitive pugilistic

contest in which the participants have never been licensed as a

professional in any combative sport and blows are delivered with any

part of the hands, feet, or knees, and multiple combative disciplines

are used to include grappling.

“Announce? moans a person responsible for announcing the names of

the officials, the participants, their coned weight, the decisions of the

referee and judges during an event

“Applicant” means any individual, dub, association, corporation,

partnership or trust which submits to the Commission an application for

a License or Permit pursuant to this Act.

M~~Jng Agents” means Independent contractors who act as bookers,

agents, agencies and representatives who secure engagements and

contracts for boxers.

“Boxing”meansanyfo~ofcompp~pugi~j~ orunarmed combat in

which a blow is usually struck wtIiCh may reasonably be expected to

inflict injury, including, but not limited to, boxing, wresUing~ and

kickboxing, including the, martial arts as defined by the provisions of this

section.

“Broadcast” means any. audio or visual transmission sent by any

means of signal, whether live, recorded, or time delayed, and

includes any replays thereof. The term includes Professional

Boxing as well as any Cage Fight.

table System Operator” means arly Person who makes available

or provides customers a closed-circuit telecast which is

Pay-per-view, including any Person who does so as a direct

Broadcast satellite provider or other multichannel video service

provider.

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10.

Cage Fight’ means combat in an octagon or other area conducted

under rules different from those referenced in the Professional

Boxing Safety Act as amended by the Muhammad Au Boxing

Reform Act (15 U.S.C. §6301, et. seq.). The term primarily

references contact matches emphasizing one or more Marital Arts

under rules established by the Commission.

11. “Closed-cIrcuit Telecast of Professional Events’ means telecast

rights, including television, cable television, or Pay-per-view

Telecasts, acquired by paying a Licensing fee or by paying a

contractual price by a business or individual, including, but not

limited to, arenas, entertainment or meeting centers, restaurants,

bars, taverns, hotels, motels, dubs, and organizations, which offers

the viewing of the event to the public or to private residences.

12. tlub’ means an incorporated, or unincorporated association or

body of Individuals voluntarily United and acting together for some

common or special purpose.

13. tommissioner means a Commissioner of the Muscogee (Creek)

Nation appointed under §10-201 of this Act.

14. “Commission” means the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Com

mIssion.

15. “Down” means when any part of a participant’s body, except the

participants’ feet, touches the ring floor or when the participant is

hanging helplessly over the ropes as a result of a legal blow as ruled

by the referee.

16. “Drug” means a controlledsubstance.

17. “Elimination Toumament” means a bout Jn which the participants lack

training in boxing skills. Such participants shall engage in the use of

boxing techniques using fists only where the objective is to win by

decision, knockout (K.O) or technical knockout (TKO).

18. “Event’ means “contest” or “exhibition” Including a match, bout,

contest show, or tournament where spaning, boxing, kickbodng,

wrestling, elimination tournaments and the mixed martial ads, takes

place.

19. “Exhibition’ means a match in which the Participants show or

display their skill without necessarily striving to win, such as

sparring.

20. “Inspector means a person who is employed by the Commission to

exercise the authority of the Commission to ensure compliance with

the Act

21. “Judge” means an individual, other than a referee, who shall have a

~vte In detern~ining the winner of an event.

22. ~Kickboxlrig” means any fomi of competitive pugilistic professional

contest in which blows are delivered with the hand and part of the foot

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24.

25.

26.

27.

Such con ts take place ma rope ~ring and am

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timed rounds.

“License” means a certificate issued by the Commission to participants

of sanctioned Professional Contests and Professional Exhibitions and is

a mandatory equireme

rpartidpatlon in such events.

“Manage? means an indMdual who controls or administers the affairs

of any Professional Participant including acting as a booking agent

“Mandatory 8 count’ means a required count of eight (8) that is gl%’en by

a referee to a partidpantwho has been knocked down.

“Matchmaker means an individual who brings together participants or

arranges events.

“Mixed Martial Arts” means unarmed combat inwMng the use, subject

applicablefrom

limitations

set forth

in this chapter,

of combinations

of any

techniques

different

dlsdplines

of boxing,

klckboxing,

wrestJlng, and the martial arts, including, without limitation, grappling,

kicking and striking.

28.

“Nation’s Jurisdiction” means the scope of the Muscogee (Creek)

Nation’s territorial, subject matter, and personal jurisdiction, as such

scope is defined by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Constitution and the

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Code.

29. “No Decision” means boxing or spaning where a decision is not

rendered.

30.

“Official” means referees, judges, matchmakers, managers,

second(s), announcers, timekeepers and physicians involved in

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events.

31.

“Participant’ means a person who competes or spars in an event.

32.

Permit” means a certificate issued by the Commission to Promoters of

sanctioned Professional Contests and Professional Exhibitions and is a

mandatory requirement for such events Mr those persons referenced in

§ 10-206.0.

33.

“Person” means any individual, partnetshjp, limited liability company,

dub, association, corporation or trust

34. “Physlc~an” means an indMdual person properly and lawftalhj licensed to

engage in the general practice of medicine or osteopathic medicine.

35.

Professional Boxer or Professional Mixed Martial Artists” means an

indMdual eighteen (18) years of age or older who competes for money1

prizes or purses, or who teaches, instructs or assists in the practice of

boxing, sparring, or other pugilistic activity as a means of obtaining

pecuniary gain.

36.

“Professionai Contest’ and Professional Exhibition’ means a

boxing match conducted within the Nation’s Jurisdiction In which the

participants are persons who must be licensed pursuant to the

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provisions of this Act, and the combat covered under 15 u.s.c.

§6301, et seq.

37. Promoter means any indMdual, whether a resident or nonresident

of Muscogee (Creek) Nation, or dub or corporation, that produces

or stages Professional Contests or Professional Exhibitions

conducted~wjthln the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and shah include

any officer, director, or employees as defined bythe Commission.

38. Pugilism0 means boxing or the skill or practice of fighting with the

fists for Professional Boxing orProfessional Mixed Martial Arts.

39. “Referee” means the person in charge of enlbming these rules during

•an event.

40. “RIng Official” means any indMdual who performs an official function

during the piogress of an event induding but not limited to

timekeepers, judges, referees, and attending physicians.

41. “Second” means any person aiding, assisun~, or advising a participant

during a boxing, kdthoxing;elkiijr~a~~n tournament, or mixed martial

arts event ore,thibifion.

42. “Timekeeper means a person responsible for keeping accurate time

during each event and also responsible for the knockdown count for

boxing, kickboxlng, elimination tournaments, and mixed martial arts

event or e~thibidon..

43. “Vendo( means a person who participates in the conduct & an event by

offering for sale food or merchandise, including but not limited to,

wearing apparel, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, souvenirs and

programs.

44. “WrestlIng” means ahy form of fighting or combat between tw or more

participants where, such participants deliver blows to an opponents

body, execute throws to an opponent’s body, or apply hoids to the

opponents body, except boxing and ldckboxing.

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The Commission may by regulation or rule define any term that is not

defined in the Act.

§1O-1~. Prohibited activities

No person shall engage in any activities regulated by this chapter without first obtaining a

Ucense from the Commission.

SUBCHAPTER 2. ATHLETIC COMMISSION

§ 10-201. Arn,olntment and terms

The Principal Chief shall nominate a Commissioner, subject to confirmation by the

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National Council, and such Commissioner shall serve a two (2) year temi subject to

reappointme~g•

§ 10-202. CompensatIon

The Commissioner shall be compensated at $1 ,000 per event and shall not be a full-time

employee. The Commission shall be compensated $1 MOO per month for attendance at

• meetings and for licensing activities regardlessbf the number of Commission. meetings

• required to address lIcensing activities Or matters.

§ 10-203. Removal of commIssioner

A Commissioner may be removed from Commission prior to the end of any term for

cause in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title 31 (Title. 31; § 1-101 et seq.) of the Code of

Laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

§ 10-204. Duties of th Commission

The Commission has the responsibility to administer and enforce the provisions of this

Act. These duties Include, but are not be limited to the fQllowlng:

Printing and making available application forms for initial and renewal

licenses, as well as any other necessary licenses;

Supervising the collection of all fees prescribed in this Act;

Processing all license applications;

Issuing licenses;

Determining applicable license fees;

Denying any application, limiting, conditioning, suspending, or restricting

any License or Permit, making a finding of suitability or approval of the License or Permit,

or a finding of suitability or approval of or the imposition of a fine upon any person

licensed or permitted for any cause deemed reasonable by the Commission; and

Perform any other duties required in the Act or any amendments thereto or

other duties that may hereafter be specified by the Commission.

§ 10s205. Authority of commission

The Commission may exercise any proper power and authority neöessaryto peilbrm the

duties assigned by this Act, including the promulgation of rules to implement this Act.

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Regular and special meetings of the Commission may be held, at the discretion of the

Commission, at such time and places as may be convenient and open to tribal members,

with notice posted in a public place at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. The

Commission may organize any functional dMsions as may be necessary and from time

to time alter such plan of organization as may be expedient. The Commission shall

recommend an Athletic Commission budget for operations to the Controller of the

Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and take any other steps necessary to fulfill duties and

responsibflltjes under the code. In adopting, amending, or repealing any rules, the

Commission shall give prior notice of the proposed action’to all licensees and other

persons whom the Commission has reason to believe have a legitimate and bona fide

interest in such proposed action.

§10-206. LicensIng process

an event.

All partic4ants must apply for and be issued a License before participating in

Each applicant for a License shall request an official application from the

Commission. The Commission will not. process any application for a License that does not

contain the proper fee and all lnfomiation requlrnd fivm the applicant Pill licenses eqire on

June 30 of each year following the date of issuance.

Each participant shall consistentiy use the same name In events. Each

participant shall provide the Commission with the participants legal name and the name to be

used in e~tnts, if any.

The license fees shall be noted on the application for the following:

Professional Promoter

PartIcipant Fee

Referee Fee

Judge

Matchmaker

Second

Announcer

Timekeeper

Vendor

Applicants must provide a residence or business address at the time of

application and inibmi the Commission fri wilting of any change of address.

age.

Applicants shall provide the Cbrnniission with identification showing proof of

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Any person whose license is lost or stolen may obtain a replacement from

the Commission.

No License issued under the Act or these rules shall be transferable.

§10-207. SanctionIng permits

Every event must be sanctioned by the Commission.

The promoter shall obtain a separate sanctioning Permit for each event from

the Commission before each event The request for the sanctioning Permit and fee must be

received by the Commission rio later than 10 wortdng days pilor b the event

The Commission will not approve sanctioning permits between human

participants and non-humans or between males and females.

$25.00.

The fee for sanctioning an event for boxing, kickboxing, or wrestlIng shall be

No licensed promoter, official or participant shall serve in any capacity at

events for which the Commission has denied a sanctioning, permit.

The notice of sanction issued by the Commission shall comply with the

requirements of the Act.

§10-208. Promoters

No person shall pitmote any event without obtaining a license from the

Commission.

A promoter shat

ProvIde the following proof of insurance a minimum of 24 hours prior

to the event:

Medical benefit policy in the amount & at least $25,000 for each

participant withthe promoter being responsible for the deductible

pa~,ments on insurance claims;

Death benefit policy in the amount of at least S 25,000 for

each participant;

Provide surety bond, cash, certificate of deposit, or other forms of

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security acceptable to the Commission in the amount of $ 25,000.00.

The Ccmm,ss,o may Increase the security as circumstances

warrant.

Not hold a license as a second, referee, timekeeper, or judge.

Promoters sh~L have a contract with each participant and shall maintain

copies for two years.

Each promoter shall supervise the conch ct of the promoter’s employees, and

shall be directly responsible for them to the Commission for violations of the Act and of this

chapter.

The Commission hereby deems any violations by any employee or

representative ofa promoteras a violation by the promoter.

Before the Commission issues a promoter’s license, the promoter shall:

Submit a completed application form with the required fee.

Havereaclied the age of 18.

Provide ihe Commission with evidence that the applicant possesses

knowledge of the responsibilities inwtved in the promotion under the

Act and this Chapter and has the ability and intent to comply therewith.

Promoters shall be rosponsible:to the Commission for all events held and for

meeting all.deadlines for permit applications.

Promoters are responsible for ensuring the maintenance of adequate public

safety at all events. Failure to ensure adequate public safety may result in cancellation of an

event, discipline against a promoters lic€nse and denial of future permits for events. The

promoter or venue shall provide written evidence of a general liability insurance policy for

the purposes of boxing, kickboxing, elimination tournaments, arid mixed martial arts events.

The promoter is responsible for ensuring that no bottlOddrinks unless poured

into paper or plastic cups. by vendors at the time of sale, or glass ashtrays are pemiitted in

any facility where any event is being held. If the event is staged out-of-doors, paper or

plastic cups also must be used on the sits of the event.

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Promoters and all licensed individuals and orgañizalions associated wIth the

events shall be familiar with the Act. Any questions or interpretations should be referred

to the Commission, If an immediate dedsion is required, it should be referred to the

inspector present.

No one shall interfere with the inspectors’ duties, use foul language, or

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threaten physical harm.

The promoter shall be responsible for the performance of requirements of the

For the purposes of mixed martial arts, boxing, elimination tournaments, and

kickboxing events, the.prornoter shall arrange loran ambulance to be on site at each event

with emergency medical personnel and proper resuscitation equipment

§1O-209~ Denial of IlãOnse or permit

The Commission .may deny any applicatidn for a License that does not

comply with the requirements of the Act or this chapter. Furthemiore, the Commission shall

deny a License to an applicant who has competed in an event not sanctioned by a state or

tribal commission for a period of 60 days from the date of the event Participants who are

currently licensed by the Commission shall not be apprnved to compete until 60 days from

the date of their last non-state or non-tubal commission sanctioned fight.

The Commission may reftise to issue any sanctioning Permit because of the

unavailability of an inspector, because the location of. the event is determined by the

Commission to be hadequate or unsafe, because the application is incomplete, or for any

other reason under the Act.

The Commission may deny any type of new or renewal license or sanctioning

Permft to an applicant having an unpaid License fee, sanctioning Permit fee, pending security

forfeiture, or assessment due the Commission pursuantto the Act or this chapter.

§10-210. DiscIplinary action

Disciplinary action by the Commission may include immediate suspension pending a

hearing, suspension for a definite term, conditional suspension, fines, anctIoc re~vcatjon.

§10-211.

Inspectors

The Commission will assign inspectors necessary for the conduct of events

pursuant to the requirements of the Act and this chapter.

During events, all officials and participants at all times shall be under the

direction of the Commission staff and/orthe inspectors.

Employees and inspectors of the Commission shall not have any interest in

or connection with, either directly or indirectly, any promotion of either professionAl boxing,

mixed martial arts, or kickboxing in. the Muscogee (Creek) Nation or have any interest,

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directly or indir’ectly, in any event or participant.

The ComAiission may audit the ticket and sales document at any time.

E:.. Before the start of an event the Commission or an inspector must check all

participants, promoters, matchmakers, announcers, seconds, timekeepers, and referees

for licenses issued by the Commission. Any of those persons without a current license

issued by the Commission.shall not participate in the event.

The Commission or an inspector must be present in the dressing rooms at

the designated time for Weighing in participants and Inspecting all equipment.

§10-212. Tlókets

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Every person admitted to a sanctioned event shall:

Pay the retail price of and have a ticket,

Be issued a complimentary ticket or pass,

Have a valid license as an offlcial, participant, or vendor for the

event,

Be a designated representative of the Commission.

Complimentary tickets may be issued to the general public. Complimentary

passes may be issued to members of the media, officials of the Muscogee (Creek)

Nation, designated representatives of the Commission, persàns designated by the

promoter, and to those actual and necessary persons working at the event or for the

arena or facility. Complimentary tickets and passes shall be free of state athletic

assessment. A complimentary ticket is a ticket provided free of charge. Tickets issued in

exchange for in-kind goods or services or as part of any group-admission, group-seating

or group-purchase plan or sponsorship is not a complimentary ticket.

The promoter shall disclose the retail ticket prices to the CommissIon no

later than the time the sanctioning permit for the event Is Issued, and shall not be

changed.

SUBCHAPTER 3. BOXING AND KICICBOXI4G PARflCfi’fl~

§10-301. General Pro’~lsJon

In addition to Subchapters I and 2, Subchapter 3 shall apply to boxing and kickboxing.

§10-302. The Professional BoxIng Safety Act of 1996 and the Muhammad All

Boxing Reform Act (15 U.S.C. § 6301, et. seq.)

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The Commission hereby adopts by reference the current rules and guidelines adopted

by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) for the following purposes:

Issuance of idebtificatlon cards.

Suspension of licenses; and,

Reporting event.resu its required by the Professional Boxing Safety Act of

1996 and the Muhamma&i Ii Boxing Reform Act.

My amendment to the rules and guidelines of the ABC In the above stated areas shall

be deemed adopted by the Commission by reference, unless the Commission takes

affirmative action to the contrary within sixty (60) after notification thereot Any

amendments, rules, guidelines that are subject to a waiver of sovereign Immunity do not

-apply and are hereby precluded from adoption under this section. Nothing herein shall

be construed as an admission that either ahy federal or state laws are applicable to the

or the Commission, and nothing herein shall be construed as an acquiescence to

any federal or state agency.

§10-303. Issuance of federal ldentlfióatlon cards

Boxers shall complete an application to be provided by the Commission.

The application shall request information regarding the applicant’s full name, residence

or business street address, weight, height, eye color, hair color, date of birth, social

security number for pulposes of Identification only.

Applicants must provide a valid driver’s license with a recent photo of the

applicant or some other government issued proof of identity with a recent photo of the

applicant and one other form of identification.

The Commission will obtain an Identification number for each boxer

pursuant to the rules and guidelines of the Association of Boxing Commissions.

§10.304. Matdhmakers

In boxing, the promoter and matchmaker shah not be the same person.

If the matchmaker is employed by the promoter, both the matchmaker and

the promoter are jointly responsible for matches made and compliance with applicable laws,

including the Act, and the rules in this chapter

The duties of the matchmaker shall iclude arranging the event, matching the

partidpants•as to weight and experience and ensuring that all the required equipment is in

its place. While the events are in progress, the matchmaker shall cooperate with the inspector

and is responsible to the Commission fizr the actions of the promoter.

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§10.305. BoxIng and klckboxlng referees

The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout and is the only individual authorized

to stop a bout. The referee is charged with the enforcement of all Commission rules that

aj~p1y to the conduct of the event and the conduct of the participant and parffclpanft

second(s) while the participant is in the ring. Before the Commission issues a referee’s

lIcense, the applicant must certify that the applicant has read the Act and these rules. The

Commission may require that the applkant take and pass a written test, to be conducted by

the Commission covering the Act, this Chapter, and the rUles.of the sport as published by

national or international sanctioning bodies for the sport of bodng, as designated by the

Commission. Referees shall not wear spectacles, unless they are of the sport-st4e goggles

or contacts, while refereeing.

Before starting each bout, the referee shall check-with each judge and the

timekeeper to determine if each is ready. He will also obtain th&t~n e of the chief second in

each corner. The referee shall require that the chief second control the activities in that

participants corner underthe rules of this chapter.

The CommissIon shallnarne the referee andits decision shall be final.

The refetee shall stop an event lithe referee deems advisable when:

The physical condition of one (1) or both of the participants requires

stopping,

One (I) of the participants is clearly outciassed by the opponent,

The referee decides that a participant is not making a best effort, or

For any other reason the-referee deems sufficient

In the event of cuts or U~udes, the referee shall summon the ringside physician

for a recommendation regarding the potential health risk to the participant(s).

The referee shall Inspect the gloves arid hand wraps of the participants in all

events and make sure that no foreign substances detrimental to an opponent have been

applied to the gloves or bodies of the participants. In preliminary events to the main event

when the participants’ gloves are adjusted in the dressing rooms, the referee will inspect the

gloves, hand wraps arid bodies of the participants.

The referee shall warn the chief second of violations of any rules relating to

seconds. If the chief second does not comply with the requirements of the referee, the

referee shall warn the chief second that fijrther violations wiH result in disqualification of the

participant, referral to the Commission for action for the suspension or discipline of the

second’s license, and removal of the chief second and other officials in violation of the rules

from the ring for the remainder of the e~ent at the discretion of the referee.

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The referee shall instruct judges to mark their scorecards accordingly when

assessing a foul upon one (1) of the participants. The referee shall deliver the scorecards to

the inspector. When picking qp the scorecards from the Judges, the referee shall see to it

that the cards are computed, winners name Is cirded and the Judge’s name is entered, If not,

the judges should be instructed to complete the Scorecards correctly.

The referee shall ensure that an event moves to itspioper completion. It

should be stopped orcompleted~ not delayed, except in cases ofdamaging fouls. Delaying

or avoiding tactics, or both, should be avoided and the participant who employs these

tadtics should be penalizedin the scoring.

§10-306. knock downs

A participant who is knocked down shall take a mandatory 8 count During the

mandatory eight (8)-count HiS referee shall assess the condition of the participant prior to

continuation of the bout; or stop the event During any count the opponent shall immediately

go to the neutral corner and remain there iffifil the referee signals the bout to contiflue.

continue, the referee may Stop the contest

In the event of a khod~iown, the timekeeper shall immediately start the count

bud enough to be heard by the referee, who, after waving the opponent to the farthest

neutral corner, shall pick up the count from the timekeeper and proceed horn them. The

referee shall stop the count if the opponent fails to remain in thO corner. The count shall

resume when the opponent returns to the corner.

The timekeeper shall signal the count to the referee.

If the partiàipant taking the count Is still down when the referee calls the

count of ten, the referSe shall wave both arms to indicate that the participant has been

knocked out. The referee shall summon the physician and shall then raise the opponent’s

hand as the winner. The referee’s count is the official count.

any round.

A participant who has been knocked down cannot be saved by the bell in

A technical knockout (TKO) decision shall be awarded to the àpponent if a

participant is unable or refuses to continue when the bell sounds to begin the next round.

The decision shall be awarded in the round started by the bell.

If both boxers go down at the same time, counting wiIlbe continued as long

as one of them is still down or until the referee or the ringside physician determines that

one or both of the participants need Immediate medical attention, If both boxers remain

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down until the count of 10, the bout will be stopped and the decision will be scored as a

double knockout.

A participant who has been knocked, wrestled, pushed, or has fallen

through the ropes during a contest shall not be assisted Into the ring, nor be hindered in any

way when trying to re-enter the ring.

A participant shall receive a twenty (20) second count if knocked out of the

ring and onto the floor. The participant shall not to be assisted by seconds. If the participant is

assisted by seconds, the participant shah be disqualified by the referee.

continue.

If the participant enters the ring before the count of 20, the contest shall

If the participant fails to enter lbS ring before the count of 20, the participant

shall be considered knocked out

When a fallen particfpant rises and falls again without being hit again, the

referee shall continue the original, count, rather than starting a new count. If the bell rings

ending the round during the count, the count shall continue until the participant rises. A

participant shall be deemed tO be down when any part of the body, with the exception of the

feet, is on the floor or when hanging helplessly on or over the ropes. A referee may count a

participant out either on the ropes or on the flocir.

§10-307. SuspensIon procdures for boxers

The Comrnlsslcn will notify the Association & Boxing Commissions, or its

designee, of any determination or final order suspending orre~oking a license or permit of a

boxer or boxing event.

The Commission shall immediately suspend the license of any boxer required

to be licensed pursuant to the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 due to:

Recent knockout or series of consecutive losses, un-sportsmanlike

conduct,

An inju,y, requirement bra medical procedure, or physician denial of

certification,

Failure ofadrugtes(,

The use of false aliases, or fab~fying, or attempting to falsify, official

identification cartis or documents, or

Suspension or re~cation of license by the Association of Boxing

Commission ora state, orffibal boxing commission.

§10-308. RingsIde physicIan

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A physician stiafl be in charge of all pm-bout physical examinations. The

physician shall be at ringside during, all boxing and klckboxjng events and, if called upon,

ready to advise the referee.

The ringside side physician must be a state licensed medIcal doctor (MD) or

doctor of osteopathy (DO).

§10-309. Tlmekeopers

No licensed timekeeper shall act as a timekeeper at any boxing, mixed

martial arts, elimination tournament or kickboxing match within the Muscogee (Creek)

Nation unless the match Is held in accordance with the rules in this Chapter.

The timekeeper shall have during the performance of the timekeeper’s duties a

bell and at least two (2) stopwatches. ln.additjon, the timekeeper shall have a whistle, and a

hammer or wooden mallet.

The timekeeper shall be boated within his arm length of the bell in a seat

designated by the Commission. No match shall begin or continue unléesthe timekeeper is in

his designated seat.

The timekeeper shall not use the whistle, bell, or other instrument during the

progress of a round except in the ménner and at the time authorized in this Chapter.

Ten seconds beltwe the beginning of each round, the timekeeper shall give

warning to the seconds of each participant by blowing the whistle. Ten seconds before the

end of each round, the timekeeper shall give warning by pounding three times on the ring

floor or the table where the timekeeper is stationed.

If directed by the referee, the timekeeper shall take time out.

The timekeeper shall strike the bell to signify the beginning and ending of

each round.

If a match ends before the scheduled number of rounds, the timekeeper shall

inform the referee and the Commission of the exact duration of the match.

forth these Rules.

In the event that an automatic time keeping machine is available, it may be

used, provided however, that manual time keeping is maintained in the event of equipment

failure.

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§10-310. Announcem

Boxing, mixed martial ads, eliminations tournaments, and kickboxing events

must have a licensed announcer,

Announce,-s shall announce the names of the officials, the participants, the

participants’ correct weights, thedecisi~ of the referee and judges. Promoters shall provide

equipment and facilities for announcing.

Introductions and announceme~ made to the general public must include

the statement “Sanctioned by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Athletic Commissiort”

At the end of each bout the inspector shall deliver the score cards to the

announcer who shall announce the results and immediately return the cams to the inspector.

No promoter shall permit any individual to act as an announcer without an

announ~?s license.

~10311

Seconds

No licensed second shall act as a second at any boxing, mbcéd martial arts,

elimination toumaments~ or ldckboxing match unless the match is held fri accordance with

the rules of this Act and Chapter.

Secondsmusbeatieasn(18)~rsof~.

Each participant shall be allowed no more than four seconds, one of whom

shall be designatOd the chief second.. The chief second shall be in charge of the participant’s

corner and be responsI~ for thO conduct of all seconds, and shall be held responsible for

any violation committed by any second.

The chief second of any participant shall have at the ringside a stool, a pair of

scissors, a towel, a clean water bucket a container of drinking water and/or electrolyte

drinks, and tape and bandages.

First aid and otherring equipment of a second shall in all cases and at all times

before, during, and after use, be avaitable;for inspection bythe physician and the Commission

whose decision shall be final as to the propriety of its use.

Seconds shall not by word or action attempt to heckle or annoy his

participarfl opponent Seconds shall not knock or pound on the ring floor.

No second shall attempt to render aid toa participant who has been counted

out during the course of a match before the physician haé examined the participant.

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If any second enteis the ring during any bout, the participant & that second

shall lose the bout by disqualification. If a second mounts the ring apron during any bout the

participant of that second shall lose the bout by technical knockout flKO”).

prohibited.

The excessive or undue spraying of water on any fighter between rounds is

Only one second shall be allowed in the ring. No second shall enter the ring

until thebd[ fridicates the end of a rount The second shall leave the ring at the sound of the

tiniekeeper’s whistle, which indicates ten (10) seconds remAin before the start of the next

round. Priorto the bëgfrwfl of each round, the entire ring platform and ropes shall be cleared

of all obstructions, including buckets, stools, to~is, and Other articles; and none of these

artides shall again be placed on the-ring platfbnn until the bell has sounded indicating the end

of the round.

§10312. Judges for boxing and klckboxlng

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Three (3) judges shall together score each bout and each round.

The Commission shall appoint the judges and its deàisk n shall be final.

A judge shall be seated on a high stool between the ring posts, not on the

same side as anotherjudge; with a dear-viet, of the ring.

Judges shall scorn the contest using the 10-point mist system.

The “10-point must system’ means the winner of each round receives 10

points as determined by clean hitting, eflèctWe aggressiveness, defense, and ring

generalship; The loser of the round shall receive less than 10 points.

Judges shall score each round of the contest on an individual scorecard.

Each scorecard must be signed by the scoring judge. The CommissIon shall furnish the

judges with official scorncanjs. The referee shall collect the scorecard fiom each judge and

shall present the scorecagjsto the inspector before the start of each subsequent round.

(3.

If a judge becomes incapacitated and is unable to complete the scoring of a

contest, a timeout shal be called and an alternate tensed judge shall immediately be

assigned to score the contest from that point, If the incapacity of a judge is not noticed during

a round, the referee shall score that round and the substitute Judge shall score all

subsequent rounds.

The Commission may require an applicant for a judge’s license to take and

pass a written test, to be conducted by the Commission covering the Act, this Chapter and

the rules of the sport as published by national or international sanctiorVrig bodies for the sport

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of boxing, as designated by the Commission.

§1 0-31 3.

LiabIlity of matchmakers and promoters

Jhe prnmoter and matchmaker shall be subject to disciplinary action for a match in which

one of the participants Is disproportionately outclassed. Persistent lack of judgment by a

promoter &matchmaker. in armnging matches shall be regarded as èufficlent grounds for

disciplinary action.

§10-314. Matched participants

The Commission shall not allow a boxing oritest IA which the participants are not fairly

matched.

SUBCHAPTER 4. PROFESSIONAL BOXING AND KICKBOX$IG EVENTS

§10401. Class and weIght for boxing and klckboxlng partIcipants

Boxing and kickboxlng weights and classes for participants are as follows:

10.

11.

12.

Flyweight is 112 lbs. or under

Jr. Lightweight Is more than 126 to 130 lbs.

Ughtwelghtlsmorethan 130t 135 lbs.

Welterwei9ht is morethan 140 to 147 lbs.

Jr. Middleweight Is mà.e than 147 to 154 lbs.

MIddl~weightismorethaflj54~o 160 lbs.

~ 175 lbs.

Heav)weight is all over 195 lbs.

Participants shall not fight outside their weight classification without appioval of

the Commission and both participants agree to compete at the weIght dW~rential.

§10-402. Weigh-In

Within 36 hota before an event or as otherwise determined by the

Commission to benefit the safety and health of the participants, the Commission or art

inspector shall weigh in each participant. The weigh-in shall occur in the fresence of other

participants to the extent practicable.

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Only those participants who have been approved fri the event shall be

permitted to weigh in.

§10403. Requirements for boxing orkickboxing ring

The ring shah be not lesS than 16 feet square or more than 32 feet square

within the ropes oras otherwise approved by the Commission. The ring floor.shall extend at

least 12 &hes beyond the ropes. The ring floor shall be padded with ensolite or similar

closed-cell foam. Padding shall extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the

platfom,, with a top coveting of canvas, duck or similar material tightly stretched and laced to

the ring platform. Material that tendsto gather in lumps or ridges shall not.be used.

The ring platform shall not be.more than 5 feet above the fioor’of the building

unless approved by the Commission, arid shall be provided with steps for use by

participants and, ring, officials.

Ring posts shall be & a metal not less than three inches in diameter. Ring posts

shall be at least 18 inches away from the ropes.

There shall be four ring ropes, not less than bne inch in diameter and wrapped

In soft material:

Spectator seats shall not be closer than sbc feet (6’) IItm the outside edge of

the apron of the ring, unless otherwise, determined arid approved by the Commission. The

ringside area shall be under the juriediction of the inspector for the Use of designated

working officials, participants, seconds, jUdges referees, physicians, announcer, media

representatives, and Commission representatives. Pmmoters are responsible to see that

the working area Is controlled and flee of nonessential indMduals. The inspectors shall be

provided seating next to thearinouncerand in each cornerof a participant.

§10404. Gloves for boxing and klckboxlng

Gloves shall be examined by the Commission before a contest by the referee

and the inspector. If gloves:ara found to be broken or unclean or ifthe padding is found to be

misplaced or lumpy, they shell be changed before the contest begins.

A promoter shall be required to have on hand two (2) extra sets of 10-ounce

gloves and twe (2) exha sets of 8-ounce gloves.

Gloves Shall ~jg~ at least 8 ounces for thoSe boxers wtio weigh 147 pounds or

less and at least 10 ounces for those who weigh over 147 pounds. All gloves must be thumb

attached or thumbless and approved by the Commission. When two participants diffor in

weight classes, the participants shall wear the gloves required for the higher weight

classification.

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The laces shall be tied on the outside of the backof the wrist of the gloves and

shall be secured. The tips of the laces shall be removed.

§10405. Hand wraps

Par pants hand wraps shall consist of gawe.~flot rriore than 20 yards long

and not more than tw (2) inches wide. The use of adhesive tape over the knuckles is strictly

proNbited. The adhesive tape thaN not cover any part of the knuckleé wi’ien the hand is

adhesive tape per hand. Strips of adhesive tape may be used between St fingers to hoki

down the bandage.

inspector.

Hand wraps shall be adjusted in the dressing room under the supervision of an

The use of water or any other substance other than adhesive tape on the

hand wraps is prohibited.

§10406. MouthpIeces

A round shall not begin until the participant’s protective’ mouthpiece Is in place. If, during a

round, the mouthpiece fails out of the participants mouth, the referee shall, at the next lull,

stop the bout and escort the participant to the corner. The mouthpiece shall be rinsed outand

replaced in the participants mouth by a second in that participants corner and the contest

shall continue, If the referee determines that the mouthpiece was intentionafty ejected by the

participant, the referee may direct the judges to deduct points from that participants score for

the round.

§1 0407. Use or administration of any substance

The use or administration of drugs, stimulants, or non’prescription

preparations by or to a participant during a contest is prohibited, except as provided in

subsection (c) and (d) of this section.

Participants may consume electrolyte drinks or water during the course of a

contest A licensed second or participant shall have an inspector andlor the Commission

examine and approve electrolyte drinks before they are adnilnlstered, The administering of

substance other than electrolyte drinks and!or water to a participant during a contest is

prohibited.

Discretionary use of petitleum jelly, and nothing else shall be allowed on the

face, arms, or any other part of the participant’s body. The exceSsive use of petroleum jelly Is

strictly prohibited and the referee shall cause any excessive petroleum jelly to be removed.

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In case of a cut, only the topiCal use Of the following is allowed: a solution of

adrenaline 1,1000, ~etine, and thrombin.

The ringside physician shall monitor the use and application of any foreign

substances adminlstei~cJ to a participant before or during a contest. The chief second shall

suirenderto the Coñimlsslon or the physician, immediately upon request, any substance for

laboratory analysis.

§10408. Ringside equipment

Each promoter shall provide all of the following:

10.

11.

12.

13.

A sufficient number of buckets for use by the p~1icipants.

Stools for use by the second.

Rubber gloves for use by the referees, second, ringside physicians,

and inspectors.

Containers for participants to spit in.

Seats at ringside for the assigned officials. The physic

shall be

seated near the steps into the ring.

AbelI.

A public address system.

A separate dressing room for each sex, if participants of both sexes

are participating.

A Separate room for physical examinations.

A separate dressing room shall be provided for officials, unless the

physical anangements of the contest site make an additional dressing

room impossible.

Adequate security personnel.

Highstoolsforusebythejurjg~

My other item(s) with the Commission de&hs nêcessary through

rules promulgated wider this Act, in order to condu t a Safe event

B.- A promotei shall only bold events in pmmises that conform to the applicable

laws, ordinances, and regulations of the state, county, city, town, or village wiiere held.

Public rest rooms shall not be used as dressing : jooms, physical

examinations, or weigh-ins.

§10.409.. BoxIng and klckboxlng officIals

All officials exceptthe announcer shall be assigned:by the Commission.

The announcer shall be selected by the promoter for the event.

The Officials foreach event shall consist of not less than the following:

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One referee,

Three judges,

One timekeeper, and

ne physician.

A licensed referee, Judge, or timekeeper shall not officiate at any event that is

not sanctioned b/a Commission.

Officials sha* be paid by the livened promoter in accordance with the rules of

this chapter. The licensed promoter shall pay officials a reasonable fee to be approved in

advance by the Administrator.

E. No official shaft be under the influence of alcohol or contmlled substances

while performing their duties. The Commission may require an official to be tested for the

presence of alcohol or controlled substances In the same manner that participants are

tested. Violations of this section or refusal to be tested shall subject the official to disciplinary

action as provided by these rules, including immediate. suspension of the official’s. license

pending a hearing, and immediate expulsion from the site Cf the event. The Commission

shall use drug Or alcohol testing procedures consistent with the. laws of Oklahoma or the

normal and customary practices of athletic regulatOiy bodies. This use of the laws of the

state of Oklahoma shall not bean admission or interpreted as consent to the jUrisdiction

to the state of Oklahoma or Its courts.

§10-410. Contests

Beginning one (‘1) mInute before the first round begins, only the yeferee,

participants, and the chief second may be in the ring. The referee shall clear the ring of all

other individuals.

Once a contest has begun, only referees, participants, second, judges,

physicians, and the announcer and announcers assistants, inspectOrs, or the Commission

shall be allowed in the ring.

The referee andlor Commission may order that the ring and technic I area be

dewed at any lime, either.before, during or after a contest, of any indMdual not authorized to

be present in those areas.

The referee may stop a bout at any time if individuals refuse to clear the ring

and technical area,•disputea decision byan offlcbl~ or seek to encourage spectators to object

to a decision either wtbalbc physically, or by engaging in dlsrupti~ cciriduct. if the fridMdual

involved in disruptive conduct or encouraging disruptive conduct is the second of a participant,

the referee may order points deducted from that participants score or disqualify the

participant If the conduct occurred after the decision w~s announced, theCommisslon may

change the decision, declare no. contest or take dlsdpUna~y action pursuant to the rules of

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this chapter, including immediate suspension of the participant’s or officiars license pending

a hearing, and immediate expulsion from the event.

§10411. Pro-bout Physicals for boxing and klckboxlng particIpants

Within 36 hours before an event each participant shall be given medical

examination by a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor & Osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be

appoInted by Commission. The examination shall include the *ilbw*ig:

.9.

10.

11.

12.

Blood pressure,

Head,

Eyes,

Ears,

Nose,

Throat,

Lungs,

Chest;

Heart;

Abdomen, and

Orthopedic.

Any other condition(s) which the Commission deems necessary,

through the rules promulgated under this Act, in ordçr to conduct a safe

event.

If upon examination a participant is determined to be Unit for competition, the

participant shall be prohibited fmm competing and the Commission or an inspector éhall be

notified.

The physician shall certify, in-writing, those participants who are in good

physical condition to compete.

An event shall not begIn until a physician is present The physician shall not

leave until the decision in the final event has been announced and all injUred boxers have been

attended to.

The physician shall sit near the steps into the ring and the event shall not

begin until the physician Is seated. The physician shall remain at that. location for the entire

event

Each participant shall remain at the event site until released by the physician.

§10412. TechnIcal knockouts and knockouts

A participant who lost a bout by-technical knockout shall be suspended for a

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minimum of 30 calendar days.

A participant who lost a bout by knockout shall be suspended for a minimum

of 45 calendar days.

The physician shall administer postbout evaluations and recommend testing

if deemed necessary.

A pmfessionaj bodng participant who has lost five (5) consecutive bouts~by

knockout or technical knockout shall satisfactorily complete a computed adal tomography

(CAT) scan and must satisfactorily complete a neurological evaluation performed by a

board certified medical doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) specialized in the medical

field of neurology before a license is granted by the Commission.

§1 0413. Drug testlflg

The Commission hereby adopts the World Mti-Dopfn* Agency (WADA) list of

banned substances. Any amendment to the list by WApA shall be deemed adopted by the

Commission by reference unless the Commission takes affirmative action to the contrary.

At the request of the Commission or its authorized representative or the

ringside physician, a participant or assigned official shall submit to a test of body fluids to

determine the presence of drugs, or a test measuring the presence of alcohol. The promoter

shall be responsible for any costs associated with testing. At the request of the Commission

or the ringside physician, a participant shell submit to a test of body fluids to determine the

presence of anabolic steroids.

A laboratory test that results in a finding of the presencE of a drug or alcohol,

anabolic steroids, or the refusal of a participant or assigned official to submit to the test Shall be

grounds for a summary suspension of the participant or offidars license as provided for by

the Commission.

If the test results in a finding of the presence of a drug or alcohol, or anabolic

steroids, or if theparticiparitis unable or refuses to provide a sample of body fluids for such a

test, a complaint shall be filed under the procedures of the Commission.

At. the completion of asuspension ordered bytheComrnjs~j~~ in acoonlance

with the provisions of this section bàsód.on a finding of the presence of drugs, a participant or

official shall subinitto a test of body fluids. The results of the test.shail be negative for all drugs

sted before a partIcipant Is al

to compete again oran

is a

toOfficiate

again.

§10414.

Female partIclpan~s

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participant.

Female participants shaH not engage in bo~dng or kick-boxing ~with a male

In addition to requirements for male participants, famale participants shall:

Have hair secured, with soft and non-abrasive material, in a manner

that does not interfere with vision or safety of either participant; and

Use no facial cosmetics.

A female participant mueflefore each pi’ofessional boxing match, provide a

negative pregnancy test which shall be verified by the ringside physician;

The., promoter of a contest between female participants shall’ provide

adequate, separate dressing rooms.

Rounds shall be & twe (2) or three~ (3) minutes duration with a one (t).minute

rest period between rounds. All bouts shall be scheduled for no more than ten (10) rounds.

Female paiticipants tip to 147 pounds shall useat least (8) ounce gloves and

female participants over 147 pounds shaft use at least 10 ounce gloves.

§10-415. ChampionshIp and non-championship bouts

Non-championship bout(s) shall not be less than four (4.) scheduled rounds

and shall not exceed ten (1.0) scheduled rounds. The number of rounds allowed in a

non-championship bout shall be detemilneci by each participants numbet of bouts. Each

round in a non-championship contest shall be three (3) mInutes duration, and a one (1)

minute rest period between each round.

Each championship contest will be scheduled Ibr twelve (12) rounds, of three

(3) minute duration, and one (I) minute rest period between each round.

For the purposes of kickboxlng, participants shall execute kicks, which are

atteMpts to land hard on a target area of the opponents body with the intent to do damage.

Non-championship kickbodng bouts shall riot be less than three (3) scheduled rounds and

shall not exceed ten (10) scheduled rounds. Championship kickboxing bouts shaft not

exceed twelve (12) rounds.

Alt of the following shall apply to championship and non-championship bouts:

The

bthesolearbiterofabo~andb~onl3,jnd~ual

authorized to stop a conte~t.

All participants are required to wear a mouthpiece during the

competition. The round cannot begin without the mouthpiece. If the

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mouthpiece is dislodged during the competition, the referee will call

time and replace the mouthpi&e. at the first opportune moment, without

ihterfeiing with the immediate action. Points may be deducted by the

referee if he or she feels the mouthpiece is being purposely efrted

fiornihe participant’s mouth.

Au bouts shall be scored by three judges.

Mandatory eight count after knockdowns Shall be standard procedure

in all bouts.

A p~rUclpant shall receive a twenty (20) second count if he Is knocked

out of the ring and onto the floor The participant is to be unassisted by

his Seconds.

If a Participant sustains an injury from a fair blow and the injury is

severe enough to terminate the bout, the injured participant will lose

byTKO.

InjurIes sustained by accidental fouls:

If an accidental foul caUses an Injury severe enough for the

referee to stop thebout immediately, the bout will result in a no

decision if stopped before four (4) completed rounds.

If an accidental foul causes an Injury severe enough for the

referee to stop the bout immediately, after four (4) completed

rounds, the bout will result in a technical decision awarded to

the participant whO is ahead on the score cards at the time the

bout is stopped.

A participant who ishitwith an accidental low blow must continue after a

reasonable amount of time but no more than five (5) minutes or the

participant shall lose the bout.

InjurieS sustained by intehtional foLds:

a..

If an intentional foul causes an injury, and the ir~ury is severe

enough. to .tem*sàte the bout immediately, the participant

causing.theii’~ury shaH loséby disqualification.

If an intentional foul óausá an injUry and the bout is allowed to

continue, the referee will notify the authorities and deduct t~

(2) pointS from the participant who caused the foul. Point

deductions forintentional fouls shell be mandatory.

If an intentional foul causes an irjury and the injury results in

the bout being stopped in a later round, the injured participant

shall win by a technical decision if he!she is ahead on the score

cards or the bout shall result in a technical draw If the injured

participant is behind or evenon the score cards.

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If a participant injures himself/herself while attempting to Intentionally

foul his/her opponent, the referee shall not take any action in his/her

favor, and this injury will be the same as one produced by a fair blow.

If the referee feels that a participant has conducted himseWhe,self in an

unsportsman-Jike mannet the referee may stop the bout and disqualify

the offen&ig participant.

Partial or incomplete rounds will be scored. However, any point

deduction(s) occuning during this partial round will be deducted from

the final score of the completed rounds.

Any other rule(s) which the Commission deems necessary through

rules promulgated under this Act, in order to conduct a safe bout.

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SUBCHAPTER 5. ELIMINATION TóURNAMENrs

§10-501. Generaiprdvlslons

Sections 10-301, 10-305, 10-306, 10-309, 10-311, 10-312 (except g],

10403, 10-407, 10-409 and 10410 shall apply to elimination tournaments, unless

otherwise noted.

Before the start of an event the Commission shall check all participants and

promoters, for licenses issued by Commission. Any indMdual without a cunent license

issued by the Commission shall not participate In the event.

§10-502.

Promoter responsIbIlIty

In lieu of the requirements of section 10-208, the promoter shall:

Complete an application provided by the CommIssion.

ProvIde a surety bond, cash, certificate of deposit or other fomis of

security acceptable to the Commission in the a ount of $5,000. The

Commission may Increase the amount of security required as

circumstances warrant.

Provide medical insurance in the amount of at least $10,000 and provide

a death benefit policy In the amount of at least $10,000 for each

participant.

Submit a $50 permit fee.

epmm&ermtjst

Arrange for an ambulance to be on site at each event with emergency

medical personnel and proper resuscitation equipment.

ProvIde 16 oz. boxing glows that shall be worn by all participants.

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Provide headgear wtiicti shall be worn be all participants.

Provide adequate security at each event.

Mange spectator seating sbc (6) feet from the ring apron.

The promoter may act as a matchmaker for the purposes of arranging bouts.

Promoters of elimination tournaments may request the Commission to not

acóept any participant due tO conduct or safety. Upon. approva[of the request by the

Commission, the participant in question shall be banned from participa ng in the event

The Commission may promulgate rules imposing additional requirements

on promoters for Elimination Tournaments that it deems necessary to the conduct of a

safe event.

§10403. Elimination tournament contesb

Elimination tournament bouts shal!. consist of three (3) one (1) minute

rounds with a one (1) minute rest periodbetween each round. Each round will be judged on

a ten (10) poInt must system.

Elimination tournaments shall be single elimination events. An elinination

participant who has lost a bout may not participate in the same program of bouts.

participant shall be d fared the loser of the bout.

if a bout is declared a draw, the judges shall reevaluate their scoreóards and

select a winner.

The referee or the ringside physician may stop a bout If, in the judgment of

either, allowing the bout to continue may jeopardize the health orthe safety of a participant

Elimination toumaments may be a one (1) or two (2) night event. Elimination

tournament participants may not participate in more than one (1) match during the first night

of a two-night elimination tournament

An elimination tournament participant may participate in any number of bouts

the second night of a two-night elimination tournament.

Competing for or winning a prize in an elimination tournament shall not deem

the participant a professional within thescope of this Act.

Bouts between male and female participants shall not be permitted.

§10-504. Participant rnponslbjljfjes andrequlrernents

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Each participant shall:

1-.

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, male

~pants must mar a

groin protector and a mouthpiece during all bouts.

Provide the Commission with one form of photo identification with

date of birth.

Complete an application form providedi,yltie Commission.

Submit the required license fee of $20.

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A participant may not participate if the participant has:

been a competitor in pm~ssional boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial

arts competition;

been a winner of more than five (5) of any combination of amateur

boxing, kickboxinç, or elknination tournament events In the past five (5)

years or more than three (3) in the past twelve (12) months, unless theevent Srestrkted to winners of previous events.

Each participant shaD submit to and complete a pm-bout medical examination

performed by a Commission appointed ringside physician before the elimination tournament

begins. The physicals shall be perfomie~d at the location of the event unless an alternate

location is approved by the Commission.

No participant shall be allowed to partidpatejf he is under the influence of

alcohol or drugs. The Commission may require elimination tournament participants to submit tO

an alcohol breathalyzer test at any time.

A participant shall not weir any type of body piercing, hard contact lenses,

dentures, or removable dental work during about A participant with dental braces may

compete if the participant wears a,fltted mouthpiece covering the entire brace.

The Commission may promulgate additional rules governing Participants in

Elimination Tournaments that it deems necessary to the conduct of a safe event.

§10-505.

Ringsld. physician rnponslbllltl.s

Before a contest, the rIngside physician shall administer pre-bout medical

examinations to all participants. The ringside physician shall be a state licensed medical

doctor (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO). The physician shall be appointed by the

Cmmission. The examination shall include the following with the results written on a

formprovlded by the Commission:

BLOOd pressure,

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10.

11.

12.

Head,

Eyes,

Ears,

Nose,

Throat,

Lungs,

Chest

Heart

Abdomen,

Orthopedic.

Any other condition(s) which the Commission deems necessary,

through rules promulgated under this Ad, in order to conduct a safe

event.

If the ringside physician determines a participant is unfit to compete for any

reason, that participant shall not participate in the elimination tournament.

The ringside physician shall remain at ringside at all times during an

elimination tournament bout.

The ringside physician shall perform post-bout medical evaluations of all

participants. The Commission shall provide forms for the ringside physician to complete.

§10-506. RIngside equipment

Each promoter shall provide all of the following:

10.

A sufficient number of buckets for use by the participants.

Stools for use by seconds.

Rubber gloves for use by the referees, seconds, ringside

physicians, and Inspectors.

Seats at ringside for the assigned officials. The physician shall be

seated near the steps into the ring.

Scales for weigh-ins, which the Commission may require to be

certified.

AbelI.

A public address system.

A separate dressing mom Ibr both genders, if participants of both

genders are participating.

A separate mom for physical examinations.

A separate dressing rocm shall be provided for officials, unless the

physical arrangements of the contest site make an additional

dressing room impossible.

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11.

Any other Items(s) which the Commission deems necessary,

through rules promulgated under this Act, in order to conduct a safe

event.

§10.507. WeIght categoiles

There shall be two (2) weight classes for male and female participants:

Light heavyweight Up to 185 lbs.

Heavyweight over 185 lbs. or more.

Upon approval of the Commission, the promoter may add additional weight

categories to the program of -bouts if participants in other categories apply to compete

upon approval by the Commission.

§10-508. Female participants

Female participants shall:

provide a negative pregnancy test that shall be verified by the

ringside physician;

not engage in a bout with a male participant.

SUBCHAPTERL PROFESSIONALWRESTLING

§10.601. General provisions

In addition to Subchapters 1 and 2. except paragraphs 10-206 D (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8)

and (9), and subsections 10-208 8, C and M, all prOfessional wrestling events shall

comply with this Subchapter.

§10402. RIng and safety zone

The ring shall be square with sides not less than fourteen (14) feet nor

more than thirty two (32) feet inside the ropes unless otherwise approved by the

Commission.

The ring floor shall be padded with a closed cell foam. The padding may be

used with a top covering of clean canvas, or other covering, tightly stretched and laced to

the ring platlbrm.

material.

The ring corners shall be protected inside the ring with a form of padded

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Ring ropes shall be at least three in number.

The ring post shaft be constructed of metal.

There shall be a six foot safety zone between the ringside and first row

seats. The safety zone shall eictend from the ringside to the locker room and shall be

bordered by a metal banier or rope at least three feet high on both sides of the safety

zone.

§10-603. Yearlyphyslcals

All wmslling participants shall pitMde a copy of a medical physIcal covering all items listed in

section 411 as part of the license application. The physical Shall have been peitmed within

12 months & submission. The physical must be performed by a Dock* of Osteopathy or a

Doctor of Medicine.

§10-604. Promoters

A wrestling promoter shall provide a surety bond, cash, certificate of deposit, or other forms

of security acceptable to the Commission in the amount of $5,000. The Commission may

increase the bond as circumstances warrant.

SUBCHAPTER 7. MIXED MARTIAL ARTs

§10-701. General provisIons

In addition, to Subchapters I and 2, except paragraphs, 10-206(5), 10-207

(D), Subctiap(er3, except paragraphs, 10-301, 10-302,10-305, 10-306, 10-307, 10-309 (B),

and Subchapter 4, except paragraphs, 10-401, 10-403, 10-4C4, 10-405, 10-410, 10-412,

10-414, and 10-415, all mixed martial arts events shall comply with this Subchapter.

The Commission hereby adopts the current rules and gukielines of the

Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) for issuance of identiflcatjorjcarcjs, suspension

of licenses, and reporting event results. Any amendment to the rules and gUidelines of the

ABC in the above stated areas shall be deemed adopted bythe Commission by reference

unless the Commission takes affinnathe action to the contrary.

This subchapter shall apply to amateur mixed martiai ails events.

§10-702. Contests and exhibitions

A licensed promoter must submit a $50 sanctioning permit fee.

Mixed martial arts contests and exhibitions maybe held in a ring or in a

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fenced érea. A ring used for a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts must meet the

tHowing requirements:

Theringmustbenosmallerthan l6feetsreandnoia~.g~r~fl32feet

square within the ropes unless otherwise approved by the Commission.

The ring floor must extend at least 12 inches beyond the ropes. The ring floor

must be padded with ensolite or another similar dosed-call foam. Padding must extend

beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform, with a tDpàovering of canvas, duck

or similar material tightly stretched and laced to the ring platform. Material that tends to

gather in lumps or ridges must not be used.

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The ring platform must not be more than 5 feel above the floor of the building

unless approved by the Commission and mus have suitable steps for the use of the

participants.

Ring posts shaH be made of metal, not more than .3 indies in diameter. Ring

posts must be at least 18 inches awayfrom the ring ropes.

There must be five ring ropes, not less than 1 Inch in diameter and wiapped in

soft material. The lowest ring rope must be 12 inches above the ring floor.

There must not be. any obstruction or otgect induding, without limitation, a

tiangularbord%onanypartoftheringfr~

A fenced area used in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts must meet

the follOWIng requirements:

The fenced area must be circular in design and the sides must be of

equal length and mst be no smaller than 16 feet wide and no larger

than 32 feet wide unless otherwise apprnved by the Commission. The

fenced area must have at least 2 gates.

Thelloor of thefeliced area must be padded with ensolite or another

similar closed-cell foam, with a top covering of canvas, duck or similar

material tightlystretched and laced to the platform of the fenced area

Material that tends to gather in lumps or ridges must not be used.

The platform of the fenced area must not be more than 5 feet above the

floor of the building and must have suitable steps for entrance.

Fence posts must be made of metal, not more than 6 inches In diameter,

extending horn the floor of the building t&between 4 and 7 feet abo~rn the

floor of the fenced area, and must be properly padded.

The fencing used to. enclose the fenced area must be made of a

material that wiN prevent a participant from f~ng~g of the fenced

area or breaking through the fenced area onto the floor of the building

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or onto the spectators~ including, without limitation, chain link fence

coated with vinyl.

Any metal portion of the fenced area must be covered and padded In a

manner appioved by the Commission and must not be abrasive to the

participants.

There must not be any obstruction ~on any part of the fence

sunounding the area in which the participants are to be competing.

Spectator seats shall not be closer than six feet (6’) from the outside edge of

the apron of the ring, unless otherwise determined and approved by the Commission. The

ringside area shall be under the jurlsdklicn of the Commission for the use of designated

woiidng officials, participants, seconds, judges, referees, physicians, announcer, media

representatives, and Commission representatives. Promoters arc responsible to see that the

wvrking area is controlled and floe of nonessential individuals. The inspectors shall be

provided seating next to the annou, cer and in each corner of a participant.

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A nOn-dianpionship contest or exhibition & mixed martial arts must not

exceed thr8e rounds in duration.

A championship contest of mixed martial arts must be five rounds in

duration..

~ martialflm~be5

minutes in duration. A period of rest hlkwing a round during acontest

or exhibition &mixed martial arts must be 1 minute in duration.

An amateur mixed martial arts contest can be no morn than three

rounds of tv.v mkiutes each.

§10-703. Mixed MörltalA,rts Participants

An applicant for a Mixed Martial Arts License as a participant must be at least

18 years of age and shaft-ôomplete an application as required in section 10-206.

Participants must ~ar shorts.

Participants may not wear shoes or any padding on the feet during a contest

or exhibition.

For contest or exhibitions, each participant must wear gloves that weigh not

less than four (4) ounces and not more than eight (8) ounces.

Participants must possess and present-their national MMA identification card

tote Commission upon req

If the participant has not been issued a national MMA

identification card, one will be issued free Of char9e. Participants will not be allowed to

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coOipetewithouta national MMA identification card.

§10-704.. Classes and Weight Categories

Except with the approval of the Commission, the classes.for the participants

competing in contests or exhibitions of mbced martial arts and the weights for each class are

shown in the following schedule:

Flywelghtuptol2slbs.

Bantaneghtoverj25pjl3slbs

Featherweight over 135 to 145 lbs.

Lightweight over 145 to 155 lbs.

WelterweightoveI-155to17op~

Mk1dl&~éight over 170 to 185 lbs.

Ught Heavyweight over 185 to 205 lbs.

Heavyweight over 205 to 265 lbs.

Super HBavyweightall over 265 lbs.

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Participants shall not fight outside their Weight classification without approval

of theCommisslon and both unless participants agree to compete at the weight differential.

§10-705. Fouls

arts:

The foflowing acts constitute fouls in a contest or exhibition of mixed martial

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Butting with the head.

Eye gouging of any kind.

Biting.

HaIr pulling.

Fish hOoldng.

Groinanacksofanylcjnd.

Putting a finger into any orifice Or into any cut or laceration on an

opponent.

Small joInt manipulation.

SInking to the spine orthe back of the head.

Stiildng downward using the point of the elbow.

Throat strikes of any kind, including, Without limitation, grabbing the

trachea.

Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh.

GrabbIng the clavicle.

KIcking the head of a grounded opponent.

Kneeing the head of a grounded Opponent.

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16.

17.

-.18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

Stomping a grounded opponent

Kicking to the kktney with the heel.

SpIking an opponent to the canvas on hlshead or neck.

Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area.

Holding the shorts or gloves of an Opponent

Spittingatanopponent

Engaging in any un-sportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to

an opponent

HoldIng the ropes or the fence.

IJsingabusivebnguageinthegj1~0~.~j~

Attacking an oppánent on or during the break.

Attacking anopponentwtio is underthe care of the referee.

Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the

period of a contest or exhibition.

Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee.

Tirnkifty, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an

opponent, Intentionally or consistently chopping the mouthpiece or

faking. an injury.

Interference by the comet

Throwing In the towel during compet*lon.

In addition to the fouls listed in (a) above, no amateur mixed martial arts

participant may use elbow strikes of any kind.

The Commission shall appoint all referees and judges.

If a participént fouls his opponent during a contest or exhibition of mixed

martial arts, the referee may penalize him by deducting points *bni his score, whether or not

the foul was intentional. The referee may determine the number of points to be deducted In

each instance and shall base his determination on the severity of the foul and its effect upon

the opponent

When the referee determines that it is necessary to deduct a point or

points because of a foul, the referee shall warn the oflèndér of the

penaltyto be assessed.

The referee shall, as soon as Is practical after the foul, notify the

judges and both participants of the number of points, if any, to be

deducted from the score of the offender.

Any point or points to be deducted for any foul must be deducted in the

round in which the foul occurred and may not be deducted from the

scorn of any subsequent round.

A participant may not be declared the winner of a contest or exhibition

of mixed martial arts on the basis of his clti that his opponent fouled

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him by hitting hfrn in the groin. If a participant falls to the floor of the ring

or fenced area or otherwise indicates that he is unwifling to continue

because Cf a claim of belng~ hit in the groin, the cxflest or exhibition

must be declared, to be a technical IU16da~)LAt in fa’tvr of the participant

who is willing to continue.

if a contest or e4iibflion of mixed martial arts is’ stepped because of an

accideñaj foul,..the referee shall determine whether the participant wi~x’has been:fouled can

continue or not If the participants chance of winning has not been seriously jeopardized as a

result of the foul and if the foul did not kvtolve a concussl~e impact to the head of the

part4ipant who has been fouled, the referee m~y order the contest or exhibitioncontinued after

a recuperative interval of not more thOn 5 minutes. Immediately aftet separá€ng the

participn~, the.referee shaM inform the Commission of his determinabon that the f~ was

accidental.

If the referee determines that a contest or exhibitfbn :Of mixed martial arts

may not continue because of an injury suffered as the result of an accidental foul, the contest

or exhibition must be declared a no contest if the foul occurs during:

The first t~ rounds of a non-championship contest or exhibition; or

The flrstthiee rounds of a championship contest or exhibition.

Wan accidental-foul renders a participant unable tcontinue thecontest

or exhibition after

The completed second round of a non<haniplonship contest or

exhibition; or

The completed third round of a championship contest or exhibition,

the outcome. must be determined by scoring the completed rounds and

the rund during which the referee stops the contest or exhibition.

If an injury inflicted by an acàidental foul later becomes aggravated by fair

blows and the referee orders the contest or exhibition stopped because of the injury, the

outcome must be determined by scoring the completed rounds and the round during which

the referee stops the contest or exhibition.

Each judge of a contest or exhibition of mixed martial arts that is being

judged shall score the contest or exhibition arid determine the winnerthinugh the use of the

following system:

The 10 pointmustsystem.

The better participant of a round reàeives 10 pdnts and his opponent

proportionately less.

If the round is even, each receIves 10 points.

No fraction of pohts may be given.

Points for each round must be awarded immediately after the end of the

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period & an exhibition or contest in the round.

After the end of the contest or exhibitipn, the announcer shall pick up the

scores & the judges from the Commission.

draw.

The majority opinion Is conc usive and, if there Is no- majority; the decision is a

K... When the Commission has checked the scorns, the Commission shall inform

the announcer of the decision. The announcer shall inform the audience of the decision over

thU speaker system.

§10-706. Results of Contests or Exhibitions

by:

A contest of mixed martial arts may end underthe tfiow4ng results: Submission

Physlcaltapout.

Verbal tap out

Knockout or Technical knockout by the referee sbpping the contest.

Decision via the scorecaids, including:

Unanimous decision.

Split decision.

Majority decision.

Draw, includhig:

Unanimous draw.

Majority draw.

Technical decision.

Technical draw.

Disquafification.

Forfeit.

No contest.

§10-707. TechnIcal Knookolits and Knockouts

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minimum of 30 calendar days.

Aparftipantwiiobsta boutbyknoclcoutsj~~ besuspendedfora mirdmumof

45 c&endar days.

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The physician shall administer post bout evaluations and recommend testlig if

deemed necessary.

SUBCHAPTER 8. MEDICAL TESTING FOR PARTIcp~ys

§10-801. MedIcal Testing for Participants

Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Participants shall:

Submit~ within four (4) hours before competing, a..certifled copy of

medical testè performed by a certified laboratory verifl,ing the

applicants is not infected with the Human lmi’flunodeflciency Virus

(HIV) or Hepatitis B or C virus or at the discretion of the

Commissioner, any other communicable disease which may

threaten the health, safety, and welfare of Participants, ring officials,

or patrons. The medical tests shall not be dated more than ninety

(90) days before the application is submitted.

A boxing or mixed martial arts Participant who receives positive

results for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Hepatitis B or C

virus or at the dIrection of the Commissioner, any other

communicable disease which may threaten the health, safety, and

welfare of Participants, ring officials, or patrons, shall not be allowed

to fight for that Event.

All fees involved with the tests required in this section shall be the

sole responsibility of the Participant or promoter.

SECTION TWO.

INTERPRETATION. OF ACT. The provisions of this Act, being

necessary for the welfare of the Nation and Its Inhabitants, shah be liberally construed to

effect the purpose and object hereof. Article and section headings contained herein shall

not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meanIng, or

intent of the provisions of any article or section hereof.

SECTION THREE. SEVRABILrIy. The provisions of this Act are severable and if

any part or prevision herein shall be held void by a court of competent Jurisdiction, the

decision of the court so holding shall not affect or impair any of the remaining parts of

provisions of the Act.

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SECTION FOUR. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall become effective immediately

upon proper approval and execution in accordance with the requirements of the

Muscogee.(Cieeic) Nation Constitution.

ENACTED bythe Muscogee (Creek) National Council on this ~f day of January. 2013.

IN WITNESS WHEREQp~, the Speaker of the Muscogee (Creek) National Council has

hereto attached his siónature.

Samuel s. Alexander, Speaker

National Council

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

CERTIFICATIoN

I, the undersigned, certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the minUtes of the

Muscogee (Creek) National Council comprised of Eighteen members with EIghteen

members attending this meeting on the ~.~day of January. 2013 andthat the above is

in conformity with the provisions therein adoptedby a ~vte of 17 In favor, ft against, and

that said Law has not been rescinded or amended in any way and the above is the

signature of the Speaker of the National Council.

Kristie A. Bewail, Re dM~j ecretary

Muscogee (Creek) National Council

APPROVAL

I, the Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, hereby affix my signature on this

S ~day of

2013 to the above Law, NCA 13- authorizing it to

become a Law under Article VI., Section Vi, of the Constittfljon of the Muscogee (Creek)

Nation.

___________

Geo,~ Tiger, P4~patChief

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

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