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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOI<A
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 362
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 8 TO TITLE 5 OF THE CITY CODE
REGULATING ULTIMATE FIGHTING IN THE CITY OF ANDOVER
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY ORDAINS:
Title 5, Section 8 of Code of the City of Andover is hereby added as follows (added portions
are underscored):
Title 5
Section 8
Definition and purpose: Ultimate fighting is an activity. regardless of how named or
described. of any form of entertainment where the primary practice involves individuals
engaged in physical contact by striking an opponent with hands. feet or body_ 1bis shall
include. but not be limited to. any contact where kicking. punching. martial arts. or
submission holds are permitted. The City Council finds that the practice of ultimate fighting
is dangerous and puts individuals and the public health. safety and welfare at great risk.
Prohibited conduct. It shall be unlawful in any public or private building or place to
organize. permit be present at or to participate in the practice of ultimate fighting_
Officially sanctioned and regulated boxing. martial arts. wrestling and team sports in which
physical contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the game such as hockey. basketball.
volleyball. soccer. baseball. football and softball. are not included among activities
prohibited by this section.
All other sections of the City Code shall remain as written and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Andover.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 19th day of Febraury, 2008.
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ATTEST: . chael R. Gamache, Mayor
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Victoria V olk, City Clerk