Title 33 · WY
33-47-105(a)(v), the board shall issue a license to practice
Citation: Wyo. Stat. § 33-47-105
Section: 33-47-105
33-47-105(a)(v), the board shall issue a license to practice dietetics to an applicant who was a dietitian registered prior to July 1, 2011 by the commission or its equivalent.
(g) Unless licensed to practice under this act, no person shall represent himself to the public as being a dietitian or a licensed dietitian. Only a person holding a license to practice dietetics in this state may use the title "licensed dietitian" or the abbreviation "LD" to indicate that the person is a licensed dietitian.
33-47-107. License renewal, revocation; hearings.
(a) A licensed dietitian shall renew the license every two (2) years. The board shall notify and provide applications for renewal to licensed dietitians at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to expiration of the license. A licensee seeking renewal shall complete the application for renewal and return it to the board with the renewal fee at least fifteen (15) days before the license expiration date. The renewal request shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has complied with this act and completed any applicable continuing education requirements.
(b) Upon receipt of the application for renewal and the fee, the board shall promptly verify its contents and issue a renewal license.
(c) A licensee who fails to submit a timely application for renewal may be reinstated by the board upon payment of the renewal fee and reinstatement fee established by the board provided that the request for reinstatement is made within ninety (90) days of the license expiration date. (d) A licensed dietitian who does not engage in the practice of dietetics following expiration of the dietitian's license is not required to pay the renewal fee and shall be deemed inactive. If an inactive licensee desires to resume the practice of dietetics, the license shall be reissued upon application to the board, payment of renewal and reinstatement fees and submission of evidence that the applicant satisfies the current requirements for licensure.
(e) Fees received by the board and any monies collected under this act shall be deposited and credited to the board as provided in W.S. 33-1-202.
(f) The board may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license or permit or place on probation, reprimand a licensee or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person:
(i) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of license to practice dietetics;
(ii) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes of incompetency as defined in the rules and regulations of the board;
(iii) Is addicted to a drug or intoxicant to a degree that renders the licensee unsafe or unfit to practice dietetics;
(iv) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by rules of the board, or has violated the code of ethics adopted and published by the board;
(v) Has practiced dietetics under cover of any permit or license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued, or under a license that has expired or been suspended;
(vi) Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of this act.
(g) Upon filing of written complaint with the board charging a person with having been guilty of any of the acts prohibited by this act, the executive director or other authorized employee of the board shall conduct an appropriate investigation. If the board finds reasonable grounds to substantiate the allegations of the complaint, the board may refuse to grant, revoke, suspend or restrict the license of an applicant or licensee.
(h) The applicant or licensee shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing on the board's action under subsection (f) or (g) of this section. Notices, hearings and appeals shall be in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act. The board may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary evidence in any hearing before it. Upon request of the respondent or his counsel, the board shall issue subpoenas on behalf of the respondent.
33-47-108. Reciprocity.
Reciprocity may be provided for dietitians licensed in other states which have laws at least as stringent as this act, or registered dietitians if their previous state of residence does not require licensure, provided that the applicant meets the requirements of W.S. 33-47-106.
33-47-109. Disclosure of information.
A licensed dietitian or any person employed in a licensed dietitian's professional practice shall not disclose without the consent of the client any communication made by a client to the dietitian or the dietitian's employees in the course of professional practice, except as required by law.
33-47-110. Injunctive relief.
The board may seek an injunction in the district court to enjoin any person from violating this act.
CHAPTER 48 - WYOMING COMBAT SPORTS COMMISSION
33-48-101. Wyoming combat sports commission created; appointment; term; rules and regulations; definitions.
(a) The Wyoming combat sports commission is created to implement and administer this chapter.
(b) The commission shall consist of three (3) members.
(c) Terms of initial commission members shall be staggered with one (1) member serving for one (1) year, one (1) serving for two (2) years and one (1) serving for three (3) years. (d) The governor shall appoint the members of the commission. Except for initial commission members as provided under subsection (c) of this section, the term of each member shall be three (3) years. Upon expiration of their terms, members of the commission shall continue to hold office until the appointment of their successors.
(e) A vacancy that occurs for any reason in the membership of the commission shall be filled within thirty (30) days by the governor. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term.
(f) The governor may remove any member of the commission as provided in W.S. 9-1-202 or upon a recommendation of a majority of the commission for any reason.
(g) The commission shall adopt a seal and shall make rules for the administration of this chapter.
(h) As used in this chapter:
(i) Repealed by Laws 2020, ch. 124, § 2.
(ii) "Mixed martial arts" means unarmed combat involving the use, subject to any limitations set forth in this chapter or by rule of the commission, of a combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts including, without limitation, grappling, submission holds, kicking and striking;
(iii) "Unarmed combat" means any form of competition in which a blow is usually struck which may reasonably be expected to inflict injury;
(iv) "Boxing" means boxing, sparring or any form of competition in which a blow is usually struck that may reasonably be expected to inflict injury and where the only authorized strikes are punches using padded gloves over the hands;
(v) "Commission" means the Wyoming combat sports commission.
33-48-102. Wyoming combat sports commission; powers and duties; subpoenas; oaths. (a) The commission shall keep a full and accurate record of all acts and doings of the commission. The commission shall prepare for service of notices and other papers as may be necessary and shall have the power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas in all matters pertaining to the administration of the commission's duties. Falsely swearing before the commission shall be attended by the same consequences and be subject to the same penalties as if the disobedience or false swearing occurred in an action in the district court.
(b) A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum for meetings and the transaction of business. The act of the majority of members of the commission shall be the act of the commission. The commission shall meet as often as needed, but not less than four (4) times a year. The meetings shall be held in accordance with W.S. 16-4-401 through 16-4-407. The commission shall keep permanent records of its meetings.
(c) Any subpoena issued by the commission shall be subject to the following:
(i) The subpoena shall describe the objects required to be produced and shall prescribe a return date within a reasonable period of time within which the objects can be assembled and made available. If any tangible materials subpoenaed are located outside of this state, the person to whom the subpoena is issued shall make the materials available to the commission at a convenient location;
(ii) At any time before the return date specified on the subpoena, the person summoned may, in the district court in which the person resides or does business, petition for an order modifying the subpoena, setting aside the subpoena or prohibiting disclosure of specified materials;
(iii) If any party fails or refuses to obey a subpoena, the attorney general may, upon request of the commission and reasonable notice to all affected persons, apply to the district court for an order compelling compliance.
33-48-103. Wyoming combat sports commission; per diem; mileage.
Commission members shall receive as compensation the salary, per diem and mileage allowance as allowed to state legislators for each day or portion thereof in which they are engaged in the performance of their duties, payments of the same to be made out of the Wyoming combat sports commission's appropriation. Provided, that if any state officer is appointed to act as a commission member, compensation for the services shall not be reimbursed except for any necessary expenses incurred or paid subject to the submission of appropriate receipts.
33-48-104. Wyoming combat sports commission; report to legislature; repeal of chapter.
(a) The commission shall make a full report to the joint travel, recreation, wildlife and cultural resources interim committee of all proceedings during the two (2) years preceding the first day of December before the beginning of the general session of the legislature. The report shall contain a statement of persons, clubs, organizations or corporations issued licenses, the number of licenses revoked, suspended or denied, the gross receipts from each person, club, organization or corporation, and other information and comments in relation to the work of the commission as public interest may require.
(b) If the commission raises fees pursuant to W.S. 33-48- 108(b) and determines that the money received under this chapter remains insufficient to continue operations, the commission shall report that information to the legislature and shall not request any appropriation from the legislature. W.S. 33-48-101 through 33-48-117 are repealed, effective upon adjournment of the first legislative session convened after the date a report under this subsection is made.
33-48-105. Jurisdiction over mixed martial arts and boxing matches and licenses; power of municipalities.
(a) The commission shall have sole direction, management, control of, and jurisdiction over, all mixed martial arts and boxing matches to be conducted, held or given within the state. No mixed martial arts or boxing match shall be conducted, held or given within the state except pursuant to a license granted by the commission and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the commission. Every license shall be subject to such rules as the commission may prescribe. The commission may, at its discretion, issue and for cause revoke, deny or suspend a license to conduct, hold or give a mixed martial arts or boxing match. The commission shall have full power and authority to limit the number of mixed martial arts and boxing matches to be held or given by any person, club, organization or corporation in this state. No provision of this chapter shall prevent any incorporated city or town from prohibiting by ordinance any mixed martial arts or boxing match, provided that no match shall be held other than in compliance with this chapter.
(b) Any person, club, organization or corporation in this state seeking to hold a boxing match may seek a license for the match from another state's boxing commission, agency or regulatory body, subject to approval of the Wyoming combat sports commission. A license issued pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the issuing state's regulatory body.
33-48-106. License application; fee and bond.
Application for a license to conduct mixed martial arts and boxing matches shall be in writing, shall be addressed to the commission and shall be verified by the individual promoter or by an officer of the club, organization or corporation on whose behalf the application is made. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the commission in accordance with W.S. 33-1-201. The application shall show that the club, organization or corporation has been in existence not less than thirty (30) days. Before any license is issued under this chapter to any person, club, organization or corporation, the applicant shall file with the state treasurer a bond in an amount established by the commission, not to exceed the greater of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or the total estimated expenses associated with the match, with good and sufficient surety, conditioned for the faithful performance of the conditions of this chapter. The applicant shall provide an estimate of the expenses for the match based on matches held at venues with similar audience capacity and other relevant factors. The commission shall verify that the application contains a good faith estimate of anticipated expenses for the match.
33-48-107. Report of person, club, organization or corporation; admission fee to be paid.
(a) Every person, club, organization or corporation which exercises any of the privileges conferred by this chapter shall within seventy-two (72) hours after the determination of every match:
(i) Furnish to the commission, or its representative, a written report, verified by the individual promoter or an officer of the club, organization or corporation. The report shall show the number of tickets sold for the match, the amount of gross proceeds from the match and other matters as the board may prescribe; and
(ii) Pay to the commission a fee of five percent (5%) of its total gross receipts from the sale of tickets of admission and admission fees to any mixed martial arts or boxing match.
33-48-108. Disposition of fees.
(a) All money received by the commission under this chapter shall be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the Wyoming combat sports commission account, which is hereby created.
(b) If at any time the commission determines that the money received under this chapter is insufficient to continue operations without additional state funding, the commission shall increase fees in accordance with W.S. 33-1-201 to the extent required to continue operations. If the commission raises fees under this subsection and the money received under this chapter remains insufficient to continue operations, the commission shall provide a report to the legislature as specified in W.S. 33-48-104(b).
33-48-109. Amateur matches.
Whenever an amateur mixed martial arts or boxing match is held by any person, club, organization or corporation, and the match is not for pecuniary profit, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply.
33-48-110. Commission representatives.
The commission shall appoint official representatives designated as commission representatives for the state. Each commission representative shall receive from the commission a card authorizing him to act as a representative wherever the commission may designate him to act. Except as provided in W.S.