Opinion No.

Mr. Don Cox, Chairman Arkansas Athletic Commission 3826 Magnolia Street North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116

Dear Mr. Cox:

This is in response to the Commission's request for an opinion on two questions regarding the authority of the Commission with respect to the licensure of authorized organizations to conduct athletic events under A.C.A. §§ 17-19-201—17-19-306. Specifically, the two questions posed are as follows:

1. Under the statutes of the State of Arkansas, the Commission is authorized to approve and authorize certain representatives to conduct those events which are set forth by statute.…