Fees: Application: $40 Background check is required. Examination Frequency: Upon request. Experience Requirement: Referee Course Completion Certification through Herb Dean or Big John McCarthy’s Command Course. Average Time to Process Application: 1-2 weeks. Renewal Period: Annually. Special License Requirements: Annual medical examination. Comments: N/A Authority: On August 24, 2009, the California State Athletic Commission officially delegated to CAMO the exclusive authority to regulate Amateur Mixed Martial Arts and Pankration/Combat Grappling in the State of California.
