Boxing and MMA Promoter Bond

Arizona Boxing and MMA Promoter Bond

Commission-set promoter bond under A.R.S. § 5-228

Arizona boxing and MMA promoters must deposit a cash or surety bond in an amount set by the commission before licensure.

Overview

What Is a Arizona Boxing and MMA Promoter Bond?

A promoter bond guarantees faithful performance of promoter obligations under Arizona boxing and MMA statutes and rules, including event obligations.

Key Provisions
  • Guarantees compliance with A.R.S. § 5-228(E) - A.A.C. R19-2-B608
  • Protects the obligee named on the Arizona bond form
  • Remains subject to the penal sum and bond conditions
Surety Obligation Overview

What Does This Bond Guarantee?

The surety bond guarantees that the principal will perform the duties required under A.R.S. § 5-228(E) - A.A.C. R19-2-B608 up to the penal sum.

Principal
The party required to obtain the bond and perform the underlying obligation.
Obligee
State of Arizona
Surety
The company issuing the bond and guaranteeing the obligation to the obligee.

When a claim may arise

A claim may arise if the principal fails to comply with the bonded Arizona obligation or causes covered loss to the obligee or protected parties.

If a claim is valid

If a claim is valid, the surety may pay up to the bond penalty according to the bond terms; the principal remains liable to reimburse the surety.

Scope of the Obligation
  • Comply with A.R.S. § 5-228(E) - A.A.C. R19-2-B608
  • Satisfy State of Arizona filing conditions
  • Maintain the bond for the required term
Bond terms

Bond summary

Amount, premium, term, and the authority that requires this filing.

Eligibility

Who Needs This Bond?

Promoters licensed by the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission need the annual bond and may also face event-specific bonds.

Who Is Required to File
  • Applicants required by Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission (Arizona Department of Gaming)
  • Arizona businesses renewing or expanding licensed activity
  • Out-of-state firms filing into Arizona markets
Requirements

What You Need to Apply

Contact the commission for the current annual bond amount and any event bond, then deposit cash or surety with the department before licensure or the event deadline.

Required Documentation
  1. Legal entity name matching the license or filing
  2. Bond amount: Set by the commission (historically often $5,000 for the annual promoter bond) plus any event bond the commission imposes
  3. Arizona obligee form or statute citation
  4. Owner or officer identification for underwriting
Filing

How this filing works

  1. 01

    Confirm the Arizona requirement

    Share your license type, court order, or obligee form and the exact penal sum required by Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission (Arizona Department of Gaming).

  2. 02

    Underwrite and price

    We review credit and filing details, then quote premium options through licensed surety markets.

  3. 03

    Issue and file

    Once approved, we issue the bond for delivery to State of Arizona or for your Arizona filing package.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required amount for an Arizona boxing and mma promoter bond?

The amount is Set by the commission (historically often $5,000 for the annual promoter bond) plus any event bond the commission imposes, as set under A.R.S. § 5-228(E) - A.A.C. R19-2-B608 and confirmed with Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission (Arizona Department of Gaming).

Who is the obligee on an Arizona boxing and mma promoter bond?

The obligee is typically State of Arizona. Always match the exact name on the Arizona form.

How long does it take to get the bond?

Many Arizona filings can be underwritten the same day when documents and credit are complete; complex amounts may take longer.

Does bad credit prevent approval?

Not always. Premium and collateral options vary by credit and bond size — ask for markets that still write the risk.

How do I renew the bond?

Most bonds renew on the term shown (1 Year). Keep continuity so your Arizona license or filing does not lapse.

Authority Resources

Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission (Arizona Department of Gaming)

gaming.az.gov

Next step

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