Terms Used In Michigan Laws 338.3655

  • Contest: means an individual bout between 2 boxers, 2 mixed martial artists, or 2 individuals engaged in other unarmed combat that is subject to this act. See Michigan Laws 338.3610
  • Contestant: means an individual who competes in an unarmed combat contest or event. See Michigan Laws 338.3610
  • Event: means a program of unarmed combat that is planned for a specific date and time by a promoter and is subject to the approval of the department under this act. See Michigan Laws 338.3610
  • Promoter: means a person that produces or stages, in whole or in part, an unarmed combat contest or event. See Michigan Laws 338.3611
  (1) A promoter shall insure each contestant who competes in a contest for at least $50,000.00 for medical and hospital expenses related to injuries sustained in the contest or event, payable to the contestant, and for at least $50,000.00 if the contestant dies as a result of injuries received in a contest or event, with the proceeds payable to the contestant’s estate.
  (2) A promoter shall pay the policy premium and deductible regarding any medical or hospital expenses for a contestant’s injuries.