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ORDINANCE #07 -XX CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5 WHICH IS KNOWN AS THE MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS CHAPTER OF THE CITY CODE OF RAMSEY, MINNESOTA. AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 5.20 (MIXED MARTIAL ARTS) TO THE CITY CODE The City of Ramsey ordains: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY This ordinance is adopted pursuant to and under the authority of the Charter of the City of Ramsey. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT Chapter 5 of the City Code is amended by addition of the following Section 5.20. 5.20 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 5.20.01 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to prevent the practice of non - sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts as defined below. The City Council finds that the practice of non - sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts is dangerous and puts individuals and the public health, safety and welfare at great risk. 5.20.02 Definitions. Subd. 1. Mixed Martial Arts is any activity, regardless of how named or described, or any form of entertainment, where the primary practice involves individuals in physical activity by striking the opponent with hands, head, feet or body. This shall include, but not limited to, any event where kicking, punching, martial arts or submission holds are permitted by the licensing authority. Subd. 2. Officially Sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts is defined as an activity which has been sanctioned and/or licensed by the State of Minnesota Boxing Commission 5.20.03 Prohibited Conduct. It shall be unlawful in any public or private place to organize, permit, be present at, or to participate in the practice of a non - sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts event. Officially Sanctioned and/or licensed boxing, martial arts, wrestling and team sports in which physical conduct is incidental to the primary purpose of the game, such as hockey, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball, are not included among activities prohibited by this section.