Section 31.22. Promoters

(a) Promoters of professional wrestling events shall be licensed by the Commission prior to promoting any type of wrestling contest or exhibition. Licenses expire on December 31 of the year of issue. The Commission will not issue or renew a promoter’s license to a person who has been convicted, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to an offense in section 2101 of the Athletic Code (relating to promoter’s license), during the 10 years preceding the application date.

(b) Promoters shall file with the Commission a bond of at least $10,000 prior to promoting or advertising any type of wrestling contest or exhibition. Bonds shall be on forms supplied by the Commission and shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $25.

(c) At least 10 days before the date of a wrestling contest or exhibition, the promoter shall notify the Commission, in writing, of the date, time and location of the event.

(d) Upon conviction of a promoter for a violation of Chapter 21 of the Athletic Code (relating to regulation of professional wrestling contests and exhibitions), the Commission will suspend the promoter’s license in accordance with the Athletic Code.

(e) A promoter may not employ as a participant in a wrestling contest or exhibition an individual under 18 years of age.

The provisions of this § 31.22 adopted May 17, 2002, effective May 18, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 2443.

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The provisions of this § 31.22 amended under the Athletic Code, 5 Pa.C.S. § 103(b)(1).