California Codes, Business and Professions Code - BPC, Division 8 — Special Business Regulations, Chapter 2 — Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts, Article 3 — Jurisdiction, Licenses, and Exemptions, Section 18640
The commission has the sole direction, management, control of, and jurisdiction over all professional and amateur boxing, professional and amateur kickboxing, all forms and combinations of forms of full contact martial arts contests, including mixed martial arts, and matches or exhibitions conducted, held, or given within this state. No event shall take place without the prior approval of the commission. No person shall engage in the promotion of, or participate in, a boxing or martial arts contest, match, or exhibition without a license, and except in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted hereunder.
Notes
Establishes the State Athletic Commission’s sole direction, management, control, and jurisdiction over specified professional and amateur boxing, kickboxing, and full-contact martial arts events held in the state. No event may occur without prior commission approval, and no person may promote or participate without a license and compliance with the chapter and commission rules.
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