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15 U.S.C. § 6306 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6306. Review
(a) Procedures
Each boxing commission shall establish each of the following procedures:
(1) Procedures to evaluate the professional records and physician’s certification of each boxer participating in a professional boxing match in the State, and to deny authorization for a boxer to fight where appropriate.
(2) Procedures to ensure that, except as provided in subsection (b), no boxer is permitted to box while under suspension from any boxing commission due to—
(A) a recent knockout or series of consecutive losses;
(B) an injury, requirement for a medical procedure, or physician denial of certification;
(C) failure of a drug test;
(D) the use of false aliases, or falsifying, or attempting to falsify, official identification cards or documents; or
(E) unsportsmanlike conduct or other inappropriate behavior inconsistent with generally accepted methods of competition in a professional boxing match.
(3) Procedures to review a suspension where appealed by a boxer, licensee, manager, matchmaker, promoter, or other boxing service provider, including an opportunity for a boxer to present contradictory evidence.
(4) Procedures to revoke a suspension where a boxer—
(A) was suspended under subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, and has furnished further proof of a sufficiently improved medical or physical condition; or
(B) furnishes proof under subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (2) that a suspension was not, or is no longer, merited by the facts.
(b) Suspension in another State
A boxing commission may allow a boxer who is under suspension in any State to participate in a professional boxing match—
(1) for any reason other than those listed in subsection (a) if such commission notifies in writing and consults with the designated official of the suspending State’s boxing commission prior to the grant of approval for such individual to participate in that professional boxing match; or
(2) if the boxer appeals to the Association of Boxing Commissions, and the Association of Boxing Commissions determines that the suspension of such boxer was without sufficient grounds, for an improper purpose, or not related to the health and safety of the boxer or the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 7, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3311; Pub. L. 106–210, § 7(b), (d), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 328.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Subsec. (a)(2)(E). Pub. L. 106–210, § 7(b), added subpar. (E).
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 106–210, § 7(d), substituted “boxer, licensee, manager, matchmaker, promoter, or other boxing service provider” for “boxer” the first place appearing.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1997, see section 23(2) of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6307 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6307. Reporting
Not later than 48 business hours after the conclusion of a professional boxing match, the supervising boxing commission shall report the results of such boxing match and any related suspensions to each boxer registry.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 8, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3311.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1997, see section 23(2) of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6307a (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6307a. Contract requirements
Within 2 years after May 26, 2000, the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) shall develop and shall approve by a vote of no less than a majority of its member State boxing commissioners, guidelines for minimum contractual provisions that should be included in bout agreements and boxing contracts. It is the sense of the Congress that State boxing commissions should follow these ABC guidelines.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 9, as added Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(2), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 9 of Pub. L. 104–272 was renumbered section 17 and is classified to section 6308 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6307b (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6307b. Protection from coercive contracts
(a) General rule
(1)
(A) A contract provision shall be considered to be in restraint of trade, contrary to public policy, and unenforceable against any boxer to the extent that it—
(i) is a coercive provision described in subparagraph (B) and is for a period greater than 12 months; or
(ii) is a coercive provision described in subparagraph (B) and the other boxer under contract to the promoter came under that contract pursuant to a coercive provision described in subparagraph (B).
(B) A coercive provision described in this subparagraph is a contract provision that grants any rights between a boxer and a promoter, or between promoters with respect to a boxer, if the boxer is required to grant such rights, or a boxer’s promoter is required to grant such rights with respect to a boxer to another promoter, as a condition precedent to the boxer’s participation in a professional boxing match against another boxer who is under contract to the promoter.
(2) This subsection shall only apply to contracts entered into after May 26, 2000.
(3) No subsequent contract provision extending any rights or compensation covered in paragraph (1) shall be enforceable against a boxer if the effective date of the contract containing such provision is earlier than 3 months before the expiration of the relevant time period set forth in paragraph (1).
(b) Promotional rights under mandatory bout contracts
No boxing service provider may require a boxer to grant any future promotional rights as a requirement of competing in a professional boxing match that is a mandatory bout under the rules of a sanctioning organization.
(c) Protection from coercive contracts with broadcasters
Subsection (a) of this section applies to any contract between a commercial broadcaster and a boxer, or granting any rights with respect to that boxer, involving a broadcast in or affecting interstate commerce, regardless of the broadcast medium. For the purpose of this subsection, any reference in subsection (a)(1)(B) to “promoter” shall be considered a reference to “commercial broadcaster”.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 10, as added Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(2), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 10 of Pub. L. 104–272 was renumbered section 18 and is classified to section 6309 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6307d (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6307d. Required disclosures to State boxing commissions by sanctioning organizations
A sanctioning organization shall not be entitled to receive any compensation directly or indirectly in connection with a boxing match until it provides to the boxing commission responsible for regulating the match in a State a statement of—
(1) all charges, fees, and costs the organization will assess any boxer participating in that match;
(2) all payments, benefits, complimentary benefits, and fees the organization will receive for its affiliation with the event, from the promoter, host of the event, and all other sources; and
(3) such additional information as the commission may require.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 12, as added Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(2), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 324.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12 of Pub. L. 104–272 was renumbered section 20 and is classified to section 6311 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6307e (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6307e. Required disclosures for promoters
(a) Disclosures to the boxing commissions
A promoter shall not be entitled to receive any compensation directly or indirectly in connection with a boxing match until it provides to the boxing commission responsible for regulating the match in a State a statement of—
(1) a copy of any agreement in writing to which the promoter is a party with any boxer participating in the match;
(2) a statement made under penalty of perjury that there are no other agreements, written or oral, between the promoter and the boxer with respect to that match; and
(3)
(A) all fees, charges, and expenses that will be assessed by or through the promoter on the boxer pertaining to the event, including any portion of the boxer’s purse that the promoter will receive, and training expenses;
(B) all payments, gifts, or benefits the promoter is providing to any sanctioning organization affiliated with the event; and
(C) any reduction in a boxer’s purse contrary to a previous agreement between the promoter and the boxer or a purse bid held for the event.
(b) Disclosures to the boxer
A promoter shall not be entitled to receive any compensation directly or indirectly in connection with a boxing match until it provides to the boxer it promotes—
(1) the amounts of any compensation or consideration that a promoter has contracted to receive from such match;
(2) all fees, charges, and expenses that will be assessed by or through the promoter on the boxer pertaining to the event, including any portion of the boxer’s purse that the promoter will receive, and training expenses; and
(3) any reduction in a boxer’s purse contrary to a previous agreement between the promoter and the boxer or a purse bid held for the event.
(c) Information to be available to State Attorney General
A promoter shall make information required to be disclosed under this section available to the chief law enforcement officer of the State in which the match is to be held upon request of such officer.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 13, as added Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(2), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 324.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 13 of Pub. L. 104–272 was renumbered section 21 and is classified to section 6312 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6307f (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6307f. Required disclosures for judges and referees
A judge or referee shall not be entitled to receive any compensation, directly or indirectly, in connection with a boxing match until it provides to the boxing commission responsible for regulating the match in a State a statement of all consideration, including reimbursement for expenses, that will be received from any source for participation in the match.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 14, as added Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(2), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 325.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 14 of Pub. L. 104–272 was renumbered section 22 and is classified to section 6313 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6307g (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6307g. Confidentiality
(a) In general
Neither a boxing commission or 1 an Attorney General may disclose to the public any matter furnished by a promoter under section 6307e of this title except to the extent required in a legal, administrative, or judicial proceeding.
(b) Effect of contrary State law
If a State law governing a boxing commission requires that information that would be furnished by a promoter under section 6307e of this title shall be made public, then a promoter is not required to file such information with such State if the promoter files such information with the ABC.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 15, as added Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(2), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 325.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 15 of Pub. L. 104–272 was renumbered section 23 and is set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6308 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6308. Conflicts of interest
(a) Regulatory personnel
No member or employee of a boxing commission, no person who administers or enforces State boxing laws, and no member of the Association of Boxing Commissions may belong to, contract with, or receive any compensation from, any person who sanctions, arranges, or promotes professional boxing matches or who otherwise has a financial interest in an active boxer currently registered with a boxer registry. For purposes of this section, the term “compensation” does not include funds held in escrow for payment to another person in connection with a professional boxing match. The prohibition set forth in this section shall not apply to any contract entered into, or any reasonable compensation received, by a boxing commission to supervise a professional boxing match in another State as described in section 6303 of this title.
(b) Firewall between promoters and managers
(1) In general
It is unlawful for—
(A) a promoter to have a direct or indirect financial interest in the management of a boxer; or
(B) a manager—
(i) to have a direct or indirect financial interest in the promotion of a boxer; or
(ii) to be employed by or receive compensation or other benefits from a promoter, except for amounts received as consideration under the manager’s contract with the boxer.
(2) Exceptions
Paragraph (1)—
(A) does not prohibit a boxer from acting as his own promoter or manager; and
(B) only applies to boxers participating in a boxing match of 10 rounds or more.
(c) Sanctioning organizations
(1) Prohibition on receipts
Except as provided in paragraph (2), no officer or employee of a sanctioning organization may receive any compensation, gift, or benefit, directly or indirectly, from a promoter, boxer, or manager.
(2) Exceptions
Paragraph (1) does not apply to—
(A) the receipt of payment by a promoter, boxer, or manager of a sanctioning organization’s published fee for sanctioning a professional boxing match or reasonable expenses in connection therewith if the payment is reported to the responsible boxing commission; or
(B) the receipt of a gift or benefit of de minimis value.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 17, formerly § 9, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3311; renumbered § 17 and amended Pub. L. 106–210, §§ 4(1), 5, May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322, 325.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Pub. L. 106–210, § 5, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted subsec. heading, and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 1, 1997, and not applicable to an otherwise authorized boxing commission in the Commonwealth of Virginia until July 1, 1998, see section 23(1), (2) of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6310 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6310. Notification of supervising boxing commission
Each promoter who intends to hold a professional boxing match in a State that does not have a boxing commission shall, not later than 14 days before the intended date of that match, provide written notification to the supervising boxing commission designated under section 6303 of this title. Such notification shall contain each of the following:
(1) Assurances that, with respect to that professional boxing match, all applicable requirements of this chapter will be met.
(2) The name of any person who, at the time of the submission of the notification—
(A) is under suspension from a boxing commission; and
(B) will be involved in organizing or participating in the event.
(3) For any individual listed under paragraph (2), the identity of the boxing commission that issued the suspension described in paragraph (2)(A).
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 19, formerly § 11, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3312; renumbered § 19, Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6311 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6311. Studies
(a) Pension
The Secretary of Labor shall conduct a study on the feasibility and cost of a national pension system for boxers, including potential funding sources.
(b) Health, safety, and equipment
The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall conduct a study to develop recommendations for health, safety, and equipment standards for boxers and for professional boxing matches.
(c) Reports
Not later than one year after October 9, 1996, the Secretary of Labor shall submit a report to the Congress on the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a). Not later than 180 days after October 9, 1996, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit a report to the Congress on the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (b).
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 20, formerly § 12, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3313; renumbered § 20, Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6312 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6312. Professional boxing matches conducted on Indian reservations
(a) Definitions
For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” has the same meaning as in section 5304(e) of title 25.
(2) Reservation
The term “reservation” means the geographically defined area over which a tribal organization exercises governmental jurisdiction.
(3) Tribal organization
The term “tribal organization” has the same meaning as in section 5304(l) of title 25.
(b) Requirements
(1) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a tribal organization of an Indian tribe may, upon the initiative of the tribal organization—
(A) regulate professional boxing matches held within the reservation under the jurisdiction of that tribal organization; and
(B) carry out that regulation or enter into a contract with a boxing commission to carry out that regulation.
(2) Standards and licensing
If a tribal organization regulates professional boxing matches pursuant to paragraph (1), the tribal organization shall, by tribal ordinance or resolution, establish and provide for the implementation of health and safety standards, licensing requirements, and other requirements relating to the conduct of professional boxing matches that are at least as restrictive as—
(A) the otherwise applicable standards and requirements of a State in which the reservation is located; or
(B) the most recently published version of the recommended regulatory guidelines certified and published by the Association of Boxing Commissions.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 21, formerly § 13, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3313; renumbered § 21, Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6313 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6313. Relationship with State law
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a State from adopting or enforcing supplemental or more stringent laws or regulations not inconsistent with this chapter, or criminal, civil, or administrative fines for violations of such laws or regulations.
(Pub. L. 104–272, § 22, formerly § 14, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3313; renumbered § 22, Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
15 U.S.C. § 6401 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6401. Findings
The Congress finds that—
(1) propane gas, or liquefied petroleum gas, is an essential energy commodity providing heat, hot water, cooking fuel, and motor fuel among its many uses to millions of Americans;
(2) the use of propane is especially important to rural citizens and farmers, offering an efficient and economical source of gas energy;
(3) propane has been recognized as a clean fuel and can contribute in many ways to reducing the pollution in our cities and towns; and
(4) propane is primarily domestically produced and its use provides energy security and jobs for Americans.
(Pub. L. 104–284, § 2, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3370.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title of 2014 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 113–269, § 1, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2947, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 6404 and 6408 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 104–284, § 1, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3370, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Propane Education and Research Act of 1996’.”
15 U.S.C. § 6408 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6408. Market survey and consumer protection
(a) Price analysis
Beginning 2 years after establishment of the Council and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Commerce, using the refiner price to end users of consumer grade propane, as published by the Energy Information Administration and other public sources, shall prepare and make available to the Council, the Secretary of Energy, and the public an analysis of changes in the price of propane relative to other energy sources. The propane price analysis shall compare indexed changes in the price of consumer grade propane to a composite of indexed changes in the price of residential electricity, residential natural gas, and refiner price to end users of No. 2 fuel oil on an annual national average basis. For purposes of indexing changes in consumer grade propane, residential electricity, residential natural gas, and end user No. 2 fuel oil prices, the Secretary of Commerce shall use a 5-year rolling average price beginning with the year 4 years prior to the establishment of the Council.
(b) Authority to restrict activities
If in any year the 5-year average rolling price index of consumer grade propane exceeds the 5-year rolling average price composite index of residential electricity, residential natural gas, and refiner price to end users of No. 2 fuel oil in an amount greater than 10.1 percent, the activities of the Council shall be restricted to research and development, training, and safety matters. The Council shall inform the Secretary of Energy and the Congress of any restriction of activities under this subsection. Upon expiration of 180 days after the beginning of any such restriction of activities, the Secretary of Commerce shall again conduct the propane price analysis described in subsection (a). Activities of the Council shall continue to be restricted under this subsection until the price index excess is 10.1 percent or less.
(Pub. L. 104–284, § 9, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3375; Pub. L. 113–269, § 2(b), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2947.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–269 substituted “the refiner price to end users of consumer grade propane, as published by the Energy Information Administration” for “only data provided by the Energy Information Administration”.
15 U.S.C. § 6551 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 6551. Internet safety
For the purposes of this chapter, the issue of Internet safety includes issues regarding the use of the Internet in a manner that promotes safe online activity for children, protects children from cybercrimes, including crimes by online predators, and helps parents shield their children from material that is inappropriate for minors.
(Pub. L. 110–385, title II, § 211, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 110–385, Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 110–385, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4102, provided that: “This title [enacting this chapter and amending sections 254 and 503 of Title 47, Telecommunications] may be cited as the ‘Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act’.”