Section 1371.15  Sanctioning Bodies − Amateur

a)         In determining whether an amateur sanctioning body shall be approved pursuant to Sections 1.5 and 6 of the Act, the Department shall consider, but is not limited to, the following factors:

1)         the sanctioning body is exclusively or primarily dedicated to advancing the sport;

2)         the sanctioning body limits participation in its events to its registered members;

3)         the sanctioning body has a record of enforcing the rules governing a contest or exhibition;

4)         the record for safety of the sanctioning body; and

5)         the rules for the sanctioning body provide substantially similar protections for the health, safety and welfare of the contestants as the Act and this Part. 

b)         In seeking approval under this Section, the sanctioning body shall submit this information, and other information the sanctioning body believes relevant, to the Department.  The Department may request additional information, including an appearance before the Board, to clarify information or clear up any discrepancies.  The Department may withdraw its approval of a sanctioning body if the sanctioning body fails to enforce those representations made to the Department in obtaining approval.  Unless otherwise provided for in Sections 1.5 and 6 of the Act, amateur events not sponsored by an approved sanctioning body are not exempt events.