Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission

Utah Code tit. 9, ch. 9-23, pt. 9-23-P2

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Utah Code § 9-23-201 Commission -- Creation -- Appointments -- Terms -- Expenses -- Quorum.

9-23-201. Commission -- Creation -- Appointments -- Terms -- Expenses -- Quorum. (1) There is created within the department the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission consisting of five members. (2) (a) The governor shall appoint three commission members. (b) The president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives shall each appoint one commission member. (c) The commission members may not be licensees under this chapter. (3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current members expire, the governor, president, or speaker, respectively, shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term. (b) The governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of the governor's appointees' terms to ensure that the terms of members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointed every two years. (c) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term. (d) A commission member may be removed for any reason and replaced in accordance with this section by: (i) the governor, for a commission member appointed by the governor; (ii) the president of the Senate, for a commission member appointed by the president of the Senate; or (iii) the speaker of the House of Representatives, for a commission member appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives. (4) (a) A majority of the commission members constitutes a quorum. (b) A majority of a quorum is sufficient authority for the commission to act. (5) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with: (a) Section 63A-3-106; (b) Section 63A-3-107; and (c) rules made by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107. (6) The commission shall annually designate one of its members to serve as chair for a one-year period. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 362, 2022 General Session

Utah Code § 9-23-202 Commission director.

9-23-202. Commission director. (1) The commission shall employ a director, who may not be a member of the commission, to conduct the commission's business. (2) The director serves at the pleasure of the commission. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 362, 2022 General Session

Utah Code § 9-23-203 Commission powers and duties.

9-23-203. Commission powers and duties. (1) The commission shall: (a) purchase and use a seal; (b) adopt rules for the administration of this chapter in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (c) prepare all forms of contracts between sponsors, licensees, promoters, and contestants; and (d) hold hearings relating to matters under its jurisdiction, including violations of this chapter or rules made under this chapter. (2) The commission may subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of books, papers, documents, records, contracts, recordings, tapes, correspondence, or other information relevant to an investigation if the commission or its designee considers it necessary. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 139, 2023 General Session Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 160, 2023 General Session

Utah Code § 9-23-204 Inspectors.

9-23-204. Inspectors. (1) The commission may appoint one or more official representatives to be designated as inspectors, who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. (2) Each inspector must receive from the commission a card authorizing that inspector to act as an inspector for the commission. (3) An inspector may not promote or sponsor any contest. (4) Each inspector may receive a fee approved by the commission for the performance of duties under this chapter. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 362, 2022 General Session

Utah Code § 9-23-205 Affiliation with other commissions.

9-23-205. Affiliation with other commissions. The commission may affiliate with any other state, tribal, or national boxing commission or athletic authority. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 362, 2022 General Session

Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title9/Chapter23/9-23-P2.html?v=C9-23-P2_2022050420220701Fetched: 10/26/2026