Minnesota lawmakers say $1,000 fine will get unruly youth sports fans under control

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Youth sports fans have gone wild, punching referees, throwing food onto the court, and following officials to their cars to dispute game calls they didn't agree with.

Minnesota lawmakers say leveling a $1,000 fine against unruly fans will help regain control of the playing field and help stem the flow of officials away from youth sports.

A bill allowing the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission to levy fines against violent or disruptive fans sailed through the House Public Safety committee on a 18-0 vote Tuesday and now heads to another House panel. State Rep. John Huot is the lead author and a 20-year veteran referee of football and basketball games.

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