Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 128 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE-KANSAS ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Here’s a structured overview of Agency 128 – Department of Commerce: Kansas Athletic Commission (K.A.R. 128):
📘 Articles & Sections
1. Article 1 – Definitions (§ 128‑1‑1)
Defines key terms used across the regulations (e.g., “contestant,” “second,” “promoter,” etc.) (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu)
2. Article 2 – Licenses & Permits (§ 128‑2‑1 to 2‑13)
Covers requirements to obtain and maintain licenses—for fighters, promoters, referees, seconds, and physicians.
3. Article 3 – Tickets & Fees (§ 128‑3‑1)
Details ticketing rules and fee structures associated with regulated events.
4. Article 4 – Officials & Licensees Responsibilities (§ 128‑4‑1 to 4‑9)
Outlines duties and conduct standards. For example:
Section 128‑4‑5: Physicians must be appointed by the promoter and licensed by the Commission (kansasfights.com, casetext.com).
Section 128‑4‑8: Seconds’ roles—how many are allowed, equipment they must maintain (e.g., ice packs, Vaseline, clear plastic bottle), rules limiting ring entry, conduct during rounds, use of substances, and disciplinary penalties (law.cornell.edu).
5. Article 4a – Inspectors’ Responsibilities (§ 128‑4a‑1)
Addresses roles and duties of licensed inspectors.
6. Article 5 – Facility & Equipment Standards (§ 128‑5‑1 to 5‑3)
Specifies venue and gear requirements for professional boxing, kickboxing, full‑contact karate, MMA (both amateur and pro), and amateur sanctioning bodies.
7. Article 6 – Rules of Conduct & Equipment for Combat Sports (§ 128‑6‑1 to 6‑8)
Sets standards for behavior and gear specific to boxing, kickboxing, full-contact karate, and MMA.
🛠️ How to Find the Latest Rules
Kansas Administrative Regulations are updated quarterly (law.cornell.edu).
The online Secretary of State portal provides the most current versions (including supplements) .
For any specific section (such as 128-4-8), history and amendment details (e.g., section authorized April 4, 2008; amended Dec. 20, 2013) are available on sites like LII (law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Commission Overview
The Kansas Athletic Commission (KAC):
Administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Regulates professional and amateur boxing, kickboxing, MMA, wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and grappling.
Focuses on fighter safety, fair competition, and public protection.
Established in 2005; works to streamline promotion of combat sports statewide (kansascommerce.gov, kansasfights.com).
✅ Summary
Aspect
Details
Coverage
Definitions, licensing, fees, official duties, venue standards, sport-specific conduct
Regulatory Body
Kansas Athletic Commission under Department of Commerce
Updates
Quarterly updates; official records via Kansas SOS portal
Key Sections
Officials’ conduct (Article 4, e.g., § 128‑4‑8), licensing (§ 128‑2‑1+), equipment (§ 128‑5‑1+)
🔜 Next Steps
To review specific rules: Locate the relevant Article + Section (e.g., Article 6 for MMA conduct).
To confirm current version: Visit the Kansas Secretary of State’s K.A.R. portal.
To understand statutory authority or amendment history: Examine individual section histories for effective dates and modifications.
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