California § 18640. 18640. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 691, Sec. 30.)

California Statutes

§ 18640. — 18640. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 691, Sec. 30.)

California § 18640.

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Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC

Div. 8.DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts

Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Jurisdiction, Licenses, and Exemptions

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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.

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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.