N.Y. General Business Law § 1010: Licenses; professionals

§ 1010. Licenses; professionals. 1. Except as otherwise provided in

sections one thousand six, one thousand eleven and one thousand

seventeen of this article, only persons licensed by the commission shall

compete in authorized professional combative sports.

2. Any professional applying for a license or renewal of a license to

participate in combative sports under this article shall undergo a

comprehensive physical examination including clinical neurological

examinations by a physician approved by the commission. If, at the time

of such examination, there is any indication of brain injury, or for any

other reason the physician deems it appropriate, the professional shall

be required to undergo further neurological examinations by a

neurologist including magnetic resonance imaging or other medically

equivalent procedures. The commission shall not issue a license to a

professional until such examinations are completed and reviewed by the

commission. The results of all such examinations herein required shall

become a part of the professional's permanent medical record as

maintained by the commission. The costs of all such examinations shall

be assumed by the applicant or promoter with which the professional is

affiliated, regardless of provider.

3. Any professional licensed under this article shall, as a condition

of licensure, waive right of confidentiality of medical records relating

to treatment of any physical condition which relates to his or her

ability to fight. All medical reports submitted to, and all medical

records of the medical advisory board or the commission relative to the

physical examination or condition of professionals shall be considered

confidential, and shall be open to examination only to the commission or

its authorized representative, to the licensed professional or manager

upon written application to examine said records, or upon the order of a

court of competent jurisdiction in an appropriate case.