TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION

Notice of Intended Regulatory Action

Notice is hereby given in accordance with § 2.2-4007.01 of the Code of Virginia that the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) intends to consider repealing 18VAC120-40, Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations, and promulgating 18VAC120-41, Boxing Event Regulations; 18VAC120-44, Martial Arts Events Regulations; and 18VAC120-47, Wrestling Events Regulations. 18VAC120-40 provides for the licensure of boxing, martial arts, and wrestling events, including promoters, matchmakers, boxers, martial artists, wrestlers, managers, trainers, and corners. The purpose of the proposed action is to divide the provisions of 18VAC120-40 into three new regulations: Boxing Event Regulations (18VAC120-41), Martial Arts Events Regulations (18VAC120-44), and Wrestling Events Regulations (18VAC120-47) in accordance with the regulatory reduction goal of Executive Directive Number One (2022). The goals of the action include (i) reviewing discretionary requirements imposed on regulated parties to determine whether such requirements impose burdens that are not necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare or are not necessary to effectively administer the licensure programs; (ii) ensuring the regulations conform to current Virginia law and meet applicable federal requirements, are organized, clear, and understandable, and provide minimal burdens on regulants while still protecting the public; and (iii) ensuring the regulations reflect current DPOR procedures and policies, along with any other changes determined to be necessary and appropriate.

The agency intends to hold a public hearing on the proposed action after publication in the Virginia Register.

Statutory Authority: § 54.1-831 of the Code of Virginia.

Public Comment Deadline: July 3, 2024.

Agency Contact: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Executive Director, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-8514, FAX (866) 465-6206, or email boxing@dpor.virginia.gov.