Grounds for Disciplinary Action

The Commission may suspend or revoke the license of, otherwise discipline or take any combination of such actions against a licensee who has, in the judgment of the Commission: (1) Violated the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, except for minor traffic violations; (2) Violated any provision of 523 CMR or M.G.L. c. 147; (3) Provided false or misleading information to the Commission or a representative of the Commission; (4) Failed or refused to comply with a valid order of a representative of the Commission; 20.03: continued (5) Conducted themselves at any time or place in a manner which is deemed by the Commission to 1/27/17 (Mass. Register #1331) reflect discredit to unarmed combat; (6) Knowingly dealt or consorted with any person who: (a) Engages in illegal bookmaking; (b) Is a reputed underworld character; (c) Is under suspension from any other Commission; (d) Engaged in any activity or practice that is detrimental to the best interests of unarmed combat; or (e) Had personal knowledge that an unarmed combatant suffered a serious injury during training for a contest or exhibition and failed or refused to inform the Commission about that serious injury. (7) Failed to execute the duties of their position in a skillful, professional manner generally expected of an individual holding that position. (8) Sustained injury or abuse during a fight such that suspension of the unarmed combatant's license is necessary in the interest of protecting their physical welfare. Suspension under this provision may be issued without the provision of a hearing. The unarmed combatant may appeal such action at any time during the period of the suspension and request a hearing.