Can I offer contests that involve college sports in Oklahoma? What are the requirements?

Based on the information provided in the context documents, contests involving college sports in Oklahoma may be subject to certain regulations.

Regulations for Amateur Sports Organizations

According to 3A OKST 301, any amateur sports organization that sponsors or arranges any amateur athletic competition must follow the eligibility standards established by the national governing body for the sport in which the athlete competes. Additionally, amateur sports organizations must provide an equal opportunity to all amateur athletes, teams, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, and officials to participate in amateur athletic competition without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, geographical boundaries, or national origin.

Furthermore, all amateur sports organizations must demonstrate that their membership is open to all individual amateur athletes, teams, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, or officials who seek membership, and to all amateur sports organizations which conduct programs in the sport for which membership is sought.

Exemptions for Charity Game Activities

3A OKST 405 provides exemptions for organizations that conduct charity game activities not more than four times per year. Such organizations may obtain an exemption from specific provisions of the Oklahoma Charity Games Act, Section 401 [3A-401] et seq. of this title, by filing a verified application with the ABLE Commission.

Jurisdiction Over Sanctioning Permits

3A OKST 606 vests the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission with jurisdiction to issue sanctioning permits for all professional combative sports contests and exhibitions, for all amateur mixed martial arts contests and exhibitions, and all amateur kickboxing contests and exhibitions held or given within the state.

Requirements for Sanctioning Permits

3A OKST 609 requires a sanctioning permit issued by the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission to conduct, sponsor, hold, or participate in professional combative sports events, amateur mixed martial arts events, or amateur kickboxing events. No sanctioning permit shall be issued for conducting or holding any professional combative sports event, amateur mixed martial arts event, or amateur kickboxing event within any political subdivision of this state where a local ordinance or resolution prohibits such contests or exhibitions within the limits of the political subdivision.

Before any sanctioning permit is issued to any promoter to conduct or hold a professional combative sports event, amateur mixed martial arts event, or amateur kickboxing event, the applicant shall file with the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission a security in the form of a bond, cash, certificate of deposit, or other securities acceptable to the Commission, payable to the State of Oklahoma in an amount determined by the Commission, executed by the applicant and a surety company or companies authorized to do business in this state, and conditioned upon the faithful performance by the promoter, which shall include, but not be limited to, the cancellation of a professional combative sports event, amateur mixed martial arts event, or amateur kickboxing event without good cause as determined by the Commission once the event has been approved by the Commission.

Licenses and Fees

3A OKST 404 requires all licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Charity Games Act to be valid for one year from the date of issue. A license issued by the Commission shall not be transferable, sold, leased, or assigned under any circumstances. A license shall not be issued to any organization or person who has been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felony, or a misdemeanor related to gambling or gaming, pursuant to the laws of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any state or territory of the United States. The initial and renewal fees for licenses authorized by the Oklahoma Charity Games Act are specified in the document.

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it is unclear whether contests involving college sports in Oklahoma are subject to additional regulations beyond those outlined above. It is recommended that you consult with legal counsel to determine the specific requirements for offering such contests.

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