AG 96-02.

Case DateMay 23, 1996
CourtRhode Island
Rhode Island Attorney General Opinions 1996. AG 96-02. OFFICIAL OPINION 96-02May 23, 1996Barry G. Hittner, DirectorDepartment of Business Regulation233 Richmond StreetSuite 235Providence, Rhode Island 02903Re: Ultimate Fighting Championship XIDepartment of Business Regulation Jurisdiction Dear Mr. Hittner: This Department has reviewed your letter of May 20, 1996 as well as the statutes governing the Department of Business Regulation's Commission on Racing and Athletics (the "Commission") (R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 41-5-1 et. seq.). Based upon our review, it is my opinion that the Ultimate Fighting Championship promoted and offered by Semaphore Entertainment Group is subject to the Commission's jurisdiction, as set forth in Title 45, Chapter 5, and may not take place in Rhode Island unless licensed by the Commission. According to your letter, representatives of SEG apparently do not believe that a license is necessary to conduct the event in question. I disagree. While the promoters appear to claim that the event is a "martial arts competition", it...

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