Okla. Stat. tit. 3A, § 3A-604.2: Purpose and powers of commission – Validity of prior

licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations - Transfers.

A. The mission of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission shall

be to preserve and protect the health, safety and welfare of

combative sports event participants and the general public through

the effective regulation of combative sports in the State of

Oklahoma, while fostering an environment that expands existing

combative sports events and brings new events into the state.

B. The Commission shall have the power and duty to:

1. Promulgate rules and issue orders necessary to carry out the

purposes of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act, and enforce

the provisions of said act and the rules promulgated pursuant

thereto;

2. Assume jurisdiction over all matters relating to the

licensing of amateur and professional combative sports

practitioners, including, but not limited to, mixed martial artists,

kickboxers, professional boxers, corner persons, booking agents,

matchmakers, promoters, referees, judges, timekeepers, vendors,

physicians, announcers, clubs, and corporations associated with an

amateur or professional combative sports event, including, but not

limited to, a kickboxing event , mixed martial arts event, or

professional boxing event related thereto;

3. Act to halt the unlicensed promotion of professional

combative sports events and seek administrative, criminal, and civil

penalties against those engaged in booking, matchmaking, and

promoting unsanctioned events;

4. Set license and permit fees pursuant to the requirements of

the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act;

5. Conduct investigations into the qualifications of applicants

for licensure and registration;

6. Conduct investigations and proceedings for alleged

violations of the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act and order

or subpoena the attendance of witnesses, the inspection of records

and premises, and the production of relevant books and papers

necessary to such investigations and proceedings;

7. Develop and administer examinations for applicants for

licenses and permits; and

8. Make such expenditures as may be necessary in the

performance of its duties.

C. Any rule promulgated, order made, or action taken prior to

July 1, 1999, by the Commissioner of Labor or the Department of

Labor pursuant to the provisions of, or rules issued pursuant to,

the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act shall be considered valid

and in effect unless amended, repealed, or rescinded by the

Commission.

D. Any valid license, permit, certificate, or registration

issued prior to July 1, 1999, by the Commissioner of Labor pursuant

to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Act, or rules promulgated

pursuant thereto, shall remain valid and in effect until it expires

pursuant to law or unless suspended or revoked by the Commission.

Any application for a license, permit, certificate, or registration

which is pending on June 30, 1999, is hereby transferred to the

Commission.

E. All personnel, powers, duties, responsibilities, fund

balances, encumbrances, obligations, and property, which shall

include records, furniture, and equipment of the Department of Labor

relating to the regulation of combative sports, are hereby

transferred to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission.