As used in this chapter, "mixed fighting style competition" means an advertised or professionally promoted exhibition or contest for which any type of admission fee is charged and in which participants who inflict or employ kicks, punches, blows, holds, and other techniques to injure, stun, choke, incapacitate, or disable an opponent. The techniques may include a combination of boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, grappling, or other recognized martial arts. Boxing and kickboxing exhibitions or contests without the combination of other techniques do not constitute mixed fighting style competitions.
53-01-02. Administration by secretary of state - Appointment of commission of combative sports. The secretary of state shall act as state commissioner of combative sports and administer this chapter. The secretary of state may appoint a commission of combative sports to assist and advise the secretary of state in matters relating to the regulation of boxing, kickboxing, mixed fighting style competition, and sparring. The secretary of state shall define the duties of the commission. Commission members are not entitled to compensation, except for reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses at the same rate as allowed state employees incurred in performing their official duties.