House Bill No. by Representative Wyble seeks to amend and reenact several provisions of the Louisiana State Athletic Commission's regulations, enhancing the framework governing boxing, mixed technique events, and wrestling contests. Key changes include clarifying that all contests must adhere to the commission's rules, which now explicitly encompass any official sports requiring commission approval, and reducing the maximum number of rounds for boxing contests from twenty to twelve. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum fines for license violations from $1,000 to $5,000 and raises the cap on gross receipts taxes from $50,000 to $250,000.

The proposed legislation also introduces new enforcement mechanisms, allowing the commission to issue cease and desist orders and seek temporary restraining orders or injunctions against noncompliant individuals or entities. The trial for such injunctions will be conducted as a summary proceeding. Furthermore, the bill establishes disciplinary actions for licensees or applicants who violate the commission's rules, including the potential for license suspension or revocation, and allows the commission to recover costs associated with disciplinary proceedings.

Statutes affected:
HB1195 Original: 4:65(C), 4:67(A)