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The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1022/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1023","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1023","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1023","section":"41-9-1023","chapter":"41-9-1023","slug":"code-41-9-1023","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1023: Alabama Athletic Commission - Creation; composition; medical advisory panel","heading":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Creation; composition; medical advisory panel","chapter_title":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Creation; composition; medical advisory panel","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §4; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, §3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1; Act 2021-518, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 4; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, § 3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2021,"pages":2,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1023/aac-code-41-9-1023.pdf","pdf_pages":2,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1023/","summary":"Creates the Alabama Athletic Commission, sets its membership and appointment, and establishes its medical advisory panel.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1023Creation.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1023Creation.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1023 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Alabama Athletic Commission - Creation; composition; medical advisory panel. Creates the Alabama Athletic Commission, sets its membership and appointment, and establishes its medical advisory panel. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §4; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, §3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1; Act 2021-518, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1023/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1024","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1024","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1024","section":"41-9-1024","chapter":"41-9-1024","slug":"code-41-9-1024","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1024: Alabama Athletic Commission - Powers and duties","heading":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Powers and duties","chapter_title":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Powers and duties","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §5; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, §3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1; Act 2021-518, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 5; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, § 3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2021,"pages":3,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1024/aac-code-41-9-1024.pdf","pdf_pages":3,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1024/","summary":"Sets the Commission's regulatory authority over professional and amateur combat sports and its powers to license participants and events.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1024Powers.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1024Powers.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1024 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Alabama Athletic Commission - Powers and duties. Sets the Commission's regulatory authority over professional and amateur combat sports and its powers to license participants and events. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §5; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, §3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1; Act 2021-518, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1024/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1025","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1025","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1025","section":"41-9-1025","chapter":"41-9-1025","slug":"code-41-9-1025","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1025: Alabama Athletic Commission - Executive Director","heading":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Executive Director","chapter_title":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Executive Director","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §6; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 6; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2013,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1025/aac-code-41-9-1025.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1025/","summary":"Provides for the Commission's executive director, who issues licenses and identification cards and enforces the article.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1025ExecDir.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1025ExecDir.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1025 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Alabama Athletic Commission - Executive Director. Provides for the Commission's executive director, who issues licenses and identification cards and enforces the article. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §6; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1025/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1026","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1026","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1026","section":"41-9-1026","chapter":"41-9-1026","slug":"code-41-9-1026","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1026: Alabama Athletic Commission - Meetings","heading":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Meetings","chapter_title":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Meetings","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §7","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 7","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2009,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1026/aac-code-41-9-1026.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1026/","summary":"Sets the procedure for Commission meetings and votes on license applications.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1026Meetings.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1026Meetings.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1026 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Alabama Athletic Commission - Meetings. Sets the procedure for Commission meetings and votes on license applications. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §7. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1026/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1027","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1027","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1027","section":"41-9-1027","chapter":"41-9-1027","slug":"code-41-9-1027","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1027: Alabama Athletic Commission - Rules and regulations","heading":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Rules and regulations","chapter_title":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Rules and regulations","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §8; Act 2013-285, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 8; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2013,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1027/aac-code-41-9-1027.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1027/","summary":"Authorizes the Commission's rules, including participant evaluation, suspensions, and drug testing standards.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1027Rules.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1027Rules.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1027 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Alabama Athletic Commission - Rules and regulations. Authorizes the Commission's rules, including participant evaluation, suspensions, and drug testing standards. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §8; Act 2013-285, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1027/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1028","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1028","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1028","section":"41-9-1028","chapter":"41-9-1028","slug":"code-41-9-1028","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1028: Alabama Athletic Commission - Conflict of interest","heading":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Conflict of interest","chapter_title":"Alabama Athletic Commission - Conflict of interest","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §9; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 9; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1028/aac-code-41-9-1028.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1028/","summary":"Prohibits Commission members and employees from financial interests in entities that promote events under the Commission's jurisdiction.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1028ConflictInt.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1028ConflictInt.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1028 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Alabama Athletic Commission - Conflict of interest. Prohibits Commission members and employees from financial interests in entities that promote events under the Commission's jurisdiction. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §9; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1028/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1029","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1029","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1029","section":"41-9-1029","chapter":"41-9-1029","slug":"code-41-9-1029","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1029: Promoter license; match permit; amateur mixed martial arts matches, contests, exhibitions","heading":"Promoter license; match permit; amateur mixed martial arts matches, contests, exhibitions","chapter_title":"Promoter license; match permit; amateur mixed martial arts matches, contests, exhibitions","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §10; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, §3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 10; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, § 3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":2,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1029/aac-code-41-9-1029.pdf","pdf_pages":2,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1029/","summary":"Requires promoter licenses and match permits for professional and amateur events and sets the related bond and permit conditions.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1029PromoterLicense.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1029PromoterLicense.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1029 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Promoter license; match permit; amateur mixed martial arts matches, contests, exhibitions. Requires promoter licenses and match permits for professional and amateur events and sets the related bond and permit conditions. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §10; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, §3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1029/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1030","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1030","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1030","section":"41-9-1030","chapter":"41-9-1030","slug":"code-41-9-1030","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1030: Participant license","heading":"Participant license","chapter_title":"Participant license","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §11; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, §3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 11; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, § 3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1030/aac-code-41-9-1030.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1030/","summary":"Sets licensing and renewal requirements for contestants, officials, and others participating in events supervised by the Commission.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1030ParticipantLicense.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1030ParticipantLicense.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1030 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Participant license. Sets licensing and renewal requirements for contestants, officials, and others participating in events supervised by the Commission. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §11; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2011-164, p. 297, §3; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1030/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1031","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1031","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1031","section":"41-9-1031","chapter":"41-9-1031","slug":"code-41-9-1031","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1031: Participant registration","heading":"Participant registration","chapter_title":"Participant registration","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §12; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 12; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1031/aac-code-41-9-1031.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1031/","summary":"Requires registration and identification of boxers and mixed martial arts contestants.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1031ParticipantReg.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1031ParticipantReg.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1031 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Participant registration. Requires registration and identification of boxers and mixed martial arts contestants. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §12; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1031/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1032","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1032","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1032","section":"41-9-1032","chapter":"41-9-1032","slug":"code-41-9-1032","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1032: Refusal to grant license; disciplinary action; suspension or revocation of match permit","heading":"Refusal to grant license; disciplinary action; suspension or revocation of match permit","chapter_title":"Refusal to grant license; disciplinary action; suspension or revocation of match permit","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §13; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 13; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":2,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1032/aac-code-41-9-1032.pdf","pdf_pages":2,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1032/","summary":"Authorizes denial of licenses, disciplinary action including fines and suspensions, and suspension or revocation of match permits.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1032RefusaltoGrantLic.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1032RefusaltoGrantLic.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1032 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Refusal to grant license; disciplinary action; suspension or revocation of match permit. Authorizes denial of licenses, disciplinary action including fines and suspensions, and suspension or revocation of match permits. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §13; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1032/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1033","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1033","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1033","section":"41-9-1033","chapter":"41-9-1033","slug":"code-41-9-1033","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1033: Participant requirements","heading":"Participant requirements","chapter_title":"Participant requirements","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §14; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 14; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":2,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1033/aac-code-41-9-1033.pdf","pdf_pages":2,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1033/","summary":"Sets health and safety requirements for contests, including medical certification, ringside physician presence, inspectors, insurance, and emergency medical services.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1033ParticipantRequirements.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1033ParticipantRequirements.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1033 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Participant requirements. Sets health and safety requirements for contests, including medical certification, ringside physician presence, inspectors, insurance, and emergency medical services. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §14; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1033/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1034","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1034","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1034","section":"41-9-1034","chapter":"41-9-1034","slug":"code-41-9-1034","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1034: Impairment of participant by alcohol or drugs","heading":"Impairment of participant by alcohol or drugs","chapter_title":"Impairment of participant by alcohol or drugs","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §15; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 15; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1034/aac-code-41-9-1034.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1034/","summary":"Prohibits participation while impaired by alcohol or drugs and provides for examination before or after competition.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1034Impairment.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1034Impairment.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1034 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Impairment of participant by alcohol or drugs. Prohibits participation while impaired by alcohol or drugs and provides for examination before or after competition. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §15; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1034/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1035","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1035","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1035","section":"41-9-1035","chapter":"41-9-1035","slug":"code-41-9-1035","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1035: Site requirements","heading":"Site requirements","chapter_title":"Site requirements","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §16; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 16; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1035/aac-code-41-9-1035.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1035/","summary":"Requires event sites to comply with applicable building and safety codes.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1035SiteRequirements.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1035SiteRequirements.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1035 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Site requirements. Requires event sites to comply with applicable building and safety codes. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §16; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1035/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1036","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1036","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1036","section":"41-9-1036","chapter":"41-9-1036","slug":"code-41-9-1036","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1036: Age requirement","heading":"Age requirement","chapter_title":"Age requirement","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §17; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 17; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2019,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1036/aac-code-41-9-1036.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1036/","summary":"Sets the minimum age for contestants in professional and amateur events.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1036AgeRequirement.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1036AgeRequirement.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1036 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Age requirement. Sets the minimum age for contestants in professional and amateur events. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §17; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1036/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1037","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1037","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1037","section":"41-9-1037","chapter":"41-9-1037","slug":"code-41-9-1037","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1037: Jurisdiction of commission","heading":"Jurisdiction of commission","chapter_title":"Jurisdiction of commission","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §18; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1; Act 2021-518, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 18; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2021,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1037/aac-code-41-9-1037.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1037/","summary":"Sets the Commission's jurisdiction over contests held, filmed, or broadcast in Alabama.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1037Jurisdiction.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1037Jurisdiction.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1037 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Jurisdiction of commission. Sets the Commission's jurisdiction over contests held, filmed, or broadcast in Alabama. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §18; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1; Act 2021-518, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1037/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1038","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1038","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1038","section":"41-9-1038","chapter":"41-9-1038","slug":"code-41-9-1038","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1038: Violations","heading":"Violations","chapter_title":"Violations","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §19; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1; Act 2021-518, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 19; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, § 1; Act 2019-491, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2021,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1038/aac-code-41-9-1038.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1038/","summary":"Sets criminal and civil penalties for violations of the article.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1038Violations.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1038Violations.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1038 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Violations. Sets criminal and civil penalties for violations of the article. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §19; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1; Act 2013-285, p. 961, §1; Act 2019-491, §1; Act 2021-518, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1038/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1039","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1039","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1039","section":"41-9-1039","chapter":"41-9-1039","slug":"code-41-9-1039","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1039: Alabama Athletic Commission Fund","heading":"Alabama Athletic Commission Fund","chapter_title":"Alabama Athletic Commission Fund","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §20; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 20; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2010,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1039/aac-code-41-9-1039.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1039/","summary":"Creates the Alabama Athletic Commission Fund in the State Treasury for revenue collected by the Commission.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1039Fund.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1039Fund.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1039 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Alabama Athletic Commission Fund. Creates the Alabama Athletic Commission Fund in the State Treasury for revenue collected by the Commission. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §20; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1039/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]},{"kind":"statute","id":"ac.al.code-41-9-1040","doi":"10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1040","doi_url":"https://doi.org/10.67999/ac.al.code-41-9-1040","section":"41-9-1040","chapter":"41-9-1040","slug":"code-41-9-1040","title":"Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-9-1040: Sunset provision","heading":"Sunset provision","chapter_title":"Sunset provision","title_series":"Code of Alabama 1975, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43: Alabama Athletic Commission (Alabama Unarmed Combat Act)","issuing_body":"Alabama Legislature","credits":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §22; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1","credits_aac_copy":"Act 2009-622, p. 1872, § 22; Act 2010-222, p. 392, § 1","current_through":"Act 2019-540","year":2010,"pages":1,"pdf_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1040/aac-code-41-9-1040.pdf","pdf_pages":1,"text_source":"https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-41/chapter-9/article-43/section-41-9-1040/","summary":"Subjects the Commission to periodic sunset review.","status":"current","aac_pdf_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1040SunsetProvision.pdf","official_document_url":"https://aac.alabama.gov/CODE_2019/Section41-9-1040SunsetProvision.pdf","contributors":[{"given":"Casey","family":"Sears","orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}],"coauthor_statement":"Co-author: Casey Sears (ORCID 0009-0000-6344-1143), Commissioner of the Alabama Athletic Commission and Chair of its Rules and Procedures Committee, author of, or responsible for the creation, approval, and legislative submission process of, this document.","abstract":"Section 41-9-1040 of the Code of Alabama 1975 (Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 43, the Alabama Unarmed Combat Act, formerly the Alabama Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts Act), Sunset provision. Subjects the Commission to periodic sunset review. Legislative history as currently codified: Act 2009-622, p. 1872, §22; Act 2010-222, p. 392, §1. The copy published by the Alabama Athletic Commission is current through Act 2019-540.","landing_url":"https://combatsports.searspublishing.net/administrative-policies/code-41-9-1040/","record_date":"2026-09-23","record_version":"1","rights":"© 2026 Sears Publishing Company for this record and its DOI registration; the text of the document is a public record of the State of Alabama.","author_organization":"Sears Publishing Company","record_contributors":[{"type":"Organization","name":"Sears Publishing Company","sequence":"first","roles":["author"]},{"type":"Person","given_name":"Casey","surname":"Sears","sequence":"additional","roles":["author"],"orcid":"https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6344-1143"}]}]}