Ky. Rev. Stat. § 229.045 (2026)
Sanctioning bodies -- Requirements -- Administrative regulations
(1) USA Boxing is the only sanctioning body recognized to conduct combat sports not covered under this chapter. (2) All other sanctioning bodies shall be nonprofit and submit a request to the commission to be recognized as a sanctioning body according to the requirements the commission establishes through the promulgation of an administrative regulation. (3) Sanctioning bodies shall provide notice to the commission of all combat sports exhibitions not otherwise covered under this chapter for publication in a calendar of events according to the requirements the commission establishes through the promulgation of an administrative regulation in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A. Effective: June 27, 2025 History: Amended 2025 Ky. Acts ch. 69, sec. 2, effective June 27, 2025. -- Created 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 70, sec. 3, effective June 29, 2017.