1. All promoters must have a valid promoter's license (application) issued from the Commission - the fee is $100 per year and the license will expire on December 31st of each year. All promoters are required to complete a criminal record check before a license can be issued. Directions for the criminal record check are on the form. For faster results, the background check can be completed online at the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History website.
2. A surety bond of not less than $10,000 must be on file with the Commission before the event. Cash or certified check may also be used instead of the bond.
3. A Pro Wrestling Event Form must be sent to the Commission at least (10) days before the scheduled event.
4. Within (10) days after your event each promoter is required to complete and return a 5% Gross Receipts Tax Form along with a CHECK or MONEY ORDER made payable to the Commonwealth of PA. This 5% tax is on tickets sold at your event.
5. Before any event can take place a physician must be at ringside and stay at ringside throughout the exhibition. The physician fee is paid by the promoter. Also, an ambulance or paramedical unit must be present - unless the medical unit is located within (5) miles of your event and has been notified of your event. There must be adequate security personnel in the arena to control fans and the wrestlers.
6. Wrestlers MAY NOT deliberately cut themselves and all wrestlers must be over (18) years of age.
7. A Commission representative may be assigned to your event to monitor activities. The cost for this representative is $100 and is paid by the promoter. This fee can be paid along with the same CHECK or MONEY ORDER for the 5% tax.
