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The Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission (Office) is responsible for all rules to regulate the conduct, promotion and performance of boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts in the state. The Office licenses participants, seconds, officials, and promoters. Licensure is mandatory in Colorado.

The Office's purpose is to protect the safety of participants and promote the public trust and confidence in the conduct of professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts by regulating four professions that relate to the operation of live professional events, performances, and contests held in Colorado. The Office's activities include licensing, bout approvals, determination of discipline, and enforcement of discipline for those who violate the Colorado Statutes and the Office of Boxing Rules.

The seven-member Commission is comprised of three members appointed by the Governor, one member appointed by the Senate President, and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House. In addition, there are two non-voting members who are licensed physicians and serve as advisors to the commission and the office.

The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission. Analysis is performed to determine if the program is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed. To provide input on this review, please visit COPRRR's website.

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Tony Cummings, Program Director

Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-0259 | Email: dora_combativesports@state.co.us

Board Members:

Ryan Fraizer, Commission Chair
Amber Valdez, Vice-commission Chair
Mark Cohen, Member
L. Roger Hutson, Member
Brent Demmitt, Member
Alexios-Clark Constantinides (Non-Voting)
Farbod Khaki, MD (Non-Voting)

Public Notices

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – January 8, 2024

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director determines on proposed revisions to Rules 1.3 APPLICABILITY, Rule 1.9 – REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL KICKBOXING AND MUAY THAI PARTICIPANTS, Rule 1.10 – REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA) AND MARTIAL ARTS (MA) PARTICIPANTS, and Rule 1.17 – REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIMINATION BOUTS. The purpose is to comply with the recent safety standards promulgated by the ASSOCIATION OF BOXING COMMISSIONS AND COMBATIVE SPORTS as codified in the UNIFIED RULES OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.

Wednesday, January 8, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
Draft Rules
Webinar Registration
Written Comments

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – August 21, 2024

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director determines on proposed new Rule 1.6(E) – POST FIGHT SUSPENSIONS, Rule 1.11 – REQUIREMENTS FOR BAREKNUCKLE PARTICIPANTS and Rule 1.13(B) – FEES, and proposed revisions to Rule 1.3 - APPLICABILITY, Rule 1.4 – GENERAL RULES, Rule 1.5(D) – FEDERAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT, Rule 1.5(E) – WEIGH-INS AND FIGHT APPEARANCE, Rule 1.6(D) – MEDICAL TESTS AND RESULTS, Rule 1.6(F) – PARTICIPANTS NOT SAFE TO COMPETE, Rule 1.7(F) – DECLARATORY ORDERS, Rule 1.8(D) – RING OCCUPANTS, Rule 1.8(O) – KNOCKDOWN EIGHT COUNT, Rule 1.9(A) – CONDUCT OF KICKBOXING AND MUAY THAI EVENTS, Rule 1.10 – REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, Rule 1.12 – REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDS, Rule 1.12(D)(3) – LIMITATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF PERMITS, Rule 1.14 – GUIDELINES FOR CONTRACT, FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AND REPORTING FRAUD, Rule 1.16 – REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIMINATION BOUTS, Rule 1.16(H)(4) - ELIMINATION RULES FOR BOXING, KICKBOXING, MUAY THAI AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, and whether to repeal Rule 1.18 - PROTECTING COLORADO’S WORKFORCE AND EXPANDING LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES, on a permanent basis, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (CONCERNING A PROHIBITION ON A REGULATOR IMPOSING DISCIPLINE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MARIJUANA).

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. (MDT)
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
Draft Rules
Written Comments regarding proposed changes
Written comments regarding SB23-265 (Link will be updated as comments are received)

REQUESTING WRITTEN STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS

Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission

What is this about?

The Colorado Office of Combative Sports and Colorado Combative Sports Commission is requesting written comments regarding proposed new Rule 1.6(E) – POST FIGHT SUSPENSIONS, Rule 1.11 – REQUIREMENTS FOR BAREKNUCKLE PARTICIPANTS and Rule 1.13(B) – FEES, and proposed revisions to Rule 1.3 - APPLICABILITY, Rule 1.4 – GENERAL RULES, Rule 1.5(D) – FEDERAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT, Rule 1.5(E) – WEIGH-INS AND FIGHT APPEARANCE, Rule 1.6(D) – MEDICAL TESTS AND RESULTS, Rule 1.6(F) – PARTICIPANTS NOT SAFE TO COMPETE, Rule 1.7(F) – DECLARATORY ORDERS, Rule 1.8(D) – RING OCCUPANTS, Rule 1.8(O) – KNOCKDOWN EIGHT COUNT, Rule 1.9(A) – CONDUCT OF KICKBOXING AND MUAY THAI EVENTS, Rule 1.10 – REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, Rule 1.12 – REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDS, Rule 1.12(D)(3) – LIMITATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF PERMITS, Rule 1.14 – GUIDELINES FOR CONTRACT, FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS AND REPORTING FRAUD, Rule 1.16 – REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIMINATION BOUTS, Rule 1.16(H)(4) - ELIMINATION RULES FOR BOXING, KICKBOXING, MUAY THAI AND MIXED MARTIAL ARTS, and whether to repeal Rule 1.18 - PROTECTING COLORADO’S WORKFORCE AND EXPANDING LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES, on a permanent basis, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (CONCERNING A PROHIBITION ON A REGULATOR IMPOSING DISCIPLINE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MARIJUANA). Please submit written comments to dora_dpo_rulemaking@state.co.us by July 31, 2024, however the Board will continue to accept written comments regarding proposed revisions and written comments regarding SB23-265 until the Rulemaking Hearing on August 21, 2024. Written comments will be posted on the Board's website under the "Public Notices" tab as received for all stakeholders to access and review.

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – Postponed to May 22, 2024

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Director determines whether to repeal Rule 1.18 - PROTECTING COLORADO’S WORKFORCE AND EXPANDING LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES, on a permanent basis, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (CONCERNING A PROHIBITION ON A REGULATOR IMPOSING DISCIPLINE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MARIJUANA).

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
Draft Rules
Written comments regarding SB23-265 (Link will be updated as comments are received)

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – February 22, 2024

Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing Notice
Draft Rules
Written comments regarding SB23-265 (Link will be updated as comments are received)

REQUESTING WRITTEN STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS
Implementation of Colorado Senate Bill 23-265

What is this about?

The following Boards and Programs within the Division of Professions and Occupations are requesting written comments regarding the implementation of Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (CONCERNING A PROHIBITION ON A REGULATOR IMPOSING DISCIPLINE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MARIJUANA), and the proposed repeal of the Board and Program rules that are no longer necessary after the codification of these regulations into law.

Each of the listed Boards and Programs below will hold a Permanent Rulemaking Hearing on the dates below to determine whether to repeal the rules on a permanent basis to implement the law. Please submit written comments as soon as possible. The Boards and Programs will continue to accept written comments until the Permanent Rulemaking Hearings where stakeholders will be given a final opportunity to testify before the Board and/or the Director or Director's designee. Please visit the Board and Program websites under the "Public Notices" tab for the most current information, including webinar registration information, written comments, and the draft rules.

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