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Can I offer contests that involve international sports in New Mexico? What are the requirements?

Requirements for Offering Contests Involving International Sports in New Mexico

If you want to offer contests that involve international sports in New Mexico, you must comply with the rules and regulations of the New Mexico Athletic Commission [15.6.3.1 NMAC]. All provisions in the sections related to amateur contests [15.6.8.25 NMAC, 15.6.10.9 NMAC], contracts for state championship boxing contests [15.6.10.18 NMAC], outdoor boxing contests [15.6.8.24 NMAC], wrestling programs [15.6.11.8 NMAC], and licensing requirements [15.6.11.13 NMAC] apply to all events, contests, and exhibitions in New Mexico, including those involving international sports.

Before conducting an amateur event, contest, or exhibition, you must obtain approval from the commission by following the rules for that form [15.6.8.25 NMAC, 15.6.10.9 NMAC]. For state championship boxing contests, all contracts must be signed at a commission meeting, and the contestants and the licensed corporation promoting the boxing contest must each post forfeit monies with the commission [15.6.10.18 NMAC]. For outdoor boxing contests, special rules and regulations apply, including the postponement of the program in the event of rain and the reimbursement of expenses to contestants who were unable to compete due to weather conditions [15.6.8.24 NMAC].

All promoters, managers, professional wrestlers, referees, announcers, and anyone who enters the ring must be licensed by the commission in order to participate in any wrestling exhibition in New Mexico [15.6.11.13 NMAC]. If you operate a booking agency for wrestlers, you must be licensed as a matchmaker by the commission [15.6.11.13 NMAC].

In summary, to offer contests involving international sports in New Mexico, you must comply with the rules and regulations of the New Mexico Athletic Commission, obtain approval for amateur events, contests, or exhibitions, sign contracts for state championship boxing contests at a commission meeting, follow special rules and regulations for outdoor boxing contests, and obtain licenses for all participants and booking agencies.

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