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CA Bus & Prof Code § 18710 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18710.

18710.  In its discretion, the commission may order a special medical examination to be undertaken by any licensee, the report of which shall be made to the commission. The cost of the examination shall be shared equally by the commission and the licensee.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18712 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18712.

18712.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person applying for a license or the renewal of a license as a professional boxer or as a professional martial arts fighter shall present documentary evidence satisfactory to the commission that the applicant has been administered a test, by a laboratory in the United States that possesses a certificate under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 263a), to detect the presence of antibodies both to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to hepatitis C virus (HCV) and to detect the presence of the antigen of hepatitis B virus (HBV) within 30 days prior to the date of the application and that the results of all three tests are negative. A negative report for all three tests shall also be required of a professional boxer or professional martial arts fighter prior to competing in a match that will occur 180 days or more after the date of the tests submitted for the issuance or renewal of his or her license.(b) Information received under this section and any other medical information about an applicant or licensee shall be confidential and not subject to discovery or subpoena. If the commission denies a license or the renewal of a license or suspends or revokes a license because of a licensee’s HIV or HCV antibody status or HBV antigen status, it shall state only that the action was taken for medical reasons. An applicant or licensee may appeal the commission’s denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under this section. The commission shall notify each person in writing of his or her right to a closed hearing for that appeal. An applicant or licensee must make a request for a hearing to the commission within 30 days of receiving notification from the commission of the applicant’s or licensee’s right to a hearing.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 680, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18714 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18714.

18714.  For the purpose of studying and recommending medical and safety standards for the conduct of boxing and martial arts, the commission may call meetings of those licensed physicians and surgeons as it deems necessary at such times and places it deems appropriate. The commission is authorized to pay the necessary traveling expenses and per diem, as provided in Section 103, to the committee members in attendance at these meetings.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 12.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18720 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18720.

18720.  (a) No boxing contest or match shall be more than 12 rounds of not more than three minutes each in length, except that championship contests may, if the written approval of the commission is first obtained, be 15 rounds of not more than three minutes each in length. The commission may limit the number of rounds in a contest within the maximum.(b) There shall be one minute rest between consecutive rounds.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18721 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18721.

18721.  The commission may by rule specify the frequency with which boxers may participate in a contest.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18723 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18723.

18723.  All gloves used by contestants in professional and amateur boxing contests or matches shall be approved by the commission and constructed so that:(a) The thumb is not detached from the glove in such a manner that injury could result.(b) The soft padding between the outside coverings shall be evenly distributed over the back of the gloves, and cover the knuckles and back of the hands.(c) All paddings shall be consistent with the best available material and technology in order to reduce the cumulative effects of repetitive impacts.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18724 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18724.

18724.  All professional and amateur boxing contests or matches shall be performed on a ring floor and padding which meet at least the following specifications:(a) The ring floor shall be constructed of 11/4 inch plywood.(b) The ring floor padding shall be of 13/4 inch thickness consisting of closed cellular foam in combination with high density polyvinylchloride (PVC) bonded together in solid sections, or equivalent covering.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18725 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18725.

18725.  In addition to the requirements of this act, the commission may establish glove weights, equipment standards, safety standards, and the length of rounds in order to protect the health and safety of contestants.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18728 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18728.

18728.  The commission shall establish by rule the weight spreads and classes of contestants.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18730 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18730.

18730.  A referee shall be in attendance and direct and control at every boxing contest. Referees shall enforce the rules of the commission at every boxing contest.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18731 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18731.

18731.  (a) In addition to the other requirements of this chapter and regulations adopted thereunder, no referee or physician and surgeon shall be assigned to a boxing contest if he or she has not completed a clinic offered by a provider approved by the commission.(b) A referee or physician and surgeon shall complete a clinic within the preceding six months of a boxing contest.(c) The commission shall approve a clinic provider if the clinic includes, at a minimum, but is not limited to, the following topics related to a boxing contest: the subjects of the rules of the commission, the recognition and diagnosis of serious or life-threatening, boxing-related and neurological injuries and disorders, and refereeing a bout.(d) The clinic provider may charge a referee or physician and surgeon participating in a clinic a fee in an amount not to exceed the reasonable cost of the clinic.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the commission from offering a clinic subject to the requirements of this section.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 370, Sec. 13. (SB 309) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18732 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18732.

18732.  Before starting a contest, the referee shall ascertain from each contestant, the name of his or her chief second, and shall hold such chief second responsible for the conduct of assistants during the contest.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18733 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18733.

18733.  The referee shall stop a contest when a contestant shows a marked superiority, or is apparently outclassed.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18734 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18734.

18734.  (a) The commission shall designate the scoring officials for each contest.(b) The referee may render a decision at the end of a boxing contest if authorized by a representative of the commission.(c) The commission may require that judges be used in conjunction with the referee at any boxing contest.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1095, Sec. 8.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18735 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18735.

18735.  Referees and other boxing officials appointed by the commission while performing duties required under this chapter by the commission shall be entitled to the same rights and immunities granted to public employees by the provisions of Article 3 (commencing with Section 820), Chapter 1, Part 2, Division 3.6, Title 1 of the Government Code. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to affect, create, or destroy any rights or obligations of any public or private employer of a referee or other boxing official.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18738 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18738.

18738.  (a) A boxer who intentionally hits a contestant with a rabbit punch or with a punch on that part of the body over the kidneys shall be penalized by the loss of a point for each such punch.(b) Determination that a boxer has violated this section shall be made at the end of the round in which the violation occurred and prior to the next round by the referee or, if judges are used in conjunction with the referee, by any two officials. Upon such a determination, each such official shall penalize the boxer pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) Upon a determination that this section has been violated, the referee shall inform both boxers and their managers at the end of the round in which the violation occurred and prior to the next round, and inform the audience of the penalty thus assessed. In any such case, the rest period may be extended by the referee.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18748 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 7 - Regulation of Contests|Section 18748.

18748.  Recognizing the need for uniformity in championship contests, the commission may exempt championship contests from any provision of this chapter and authorize alternate provisions as long as the safety and welfare of the boxers and the public are not jeopardized.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18750 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 8 - Amateur Boxing|Section 18750.

18750.  No person shall appear as a contestant in any amateur boxing contest who has received any compensation or reward, except for actual expenses or trophies, in any form, for displaying, exercising, or giving any example of his or her skill in knowledge of boxing exercises, or for rendering services of any kind to any boxing organization, or to any person or persons as trainer, coach, instructor or otherwise, or who shall have been employed in any manner professionally by reason of his or her boxing skill or knowledge.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18751 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 8 - Amateur Boxing|Section 18751.

18751.  Except as provided in Section 18752, only an award may be given to each contestant in any amateur boxing contest which does not exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500). No portion of an admission fee or fees charged or received for any boxing contest shall be paid or given, either directly or indirectly, to any contestant in an amateur boxing contest.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18752 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 8 - Amateur Boxing|Section 18752.

18752.  Unless the written permission of the commission is first obtained, it is a misdemeanor for any promoter to pay or cause to be paid to any coach, trainer, or manager of any amateur boxer participating in a contest, any sum of money other than the actual traveling and per diem expenses incurred by such coach, trainer, or manager and amateur boxer in traveling to and from their respective residences to the boxing contest in an amount to be determined by the commission.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18755 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 8 - Amateur Boxing|Section 18755.

18755.  No contestant in an amateur boxing contest shall use any bandage on his or her hand or arm except soft surgical bandages not over two inches wide and ten yards in length for each hand, and one winding of surgeon’s adhesive tape not over 11/2 inches wide placed directly on the hand to protect that part of the hand near the wrist. This may cross the back of the hand twice, but not extend within one inch of the knuckles.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18756 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 8 - Amateur Boxing|Section 18756.

18756.  No amateur boxing contest shall be more than four rounds of not more than two minutes each, or three rounds of three minutes each, in length.There shall be one minute rest between rounds.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18757 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 8 - Amateur Boxing|Section 18757.

18757.  At every amateur boxing contest, any representative of the commission shall stop the contest whenever it appears that the contestants are unevenly matched, either of them has been seriously injured, or that there is danger that either of them will be seriously injured if the contest continues. The person may call to his or her assistance in enforcing an order to stop the contest, as many peace officers or able-bodied citizens of the state as may be necessary.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18758 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 8 - Amateur Boxing|Section 18758.

18758.  No amateur boxing contest shall be held in conjunction with vaudeville shows, dances, or entertainments of any sort.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18760 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18760.

18760.  Except as otherwise provided by this article, “boxing” as used in this chapter includes “kickboxing” and “martial arts.” Sections 18720, 18721, 18723, 18725, 18728, 18755, and 18756, and Article 15 (commencing with Section 18870) shall not apply to kickboxing and martial arts.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1095, Sec. 9.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18761 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18761.

18761.  Rules and regulations of the commission relating to professional boxing shall apply to kickboxing and martial arts, except where specifically excluded by the commission’s regulations.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18763 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18763.

18763.  The commission shall by rule and regulation, regulate kickboxing and martial arts in accordance with Section 18640.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18765 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18765.

18765.  The commission shall, by rule and regulation, prescribe the length and duration of professional and amateur kickboxing and martial arts contests, the weight classifications, the manner in which the contestants engage in such contests, and such further safeguards and conditions as shall insure fair, sportsmanlike, and scientific contests.No contest shall be conducted unless each contestant uses protective gear approved by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18766 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18766.

18766.  Every contestant in an amateur kickboxing or martial arts contest under the age of 18 years shall wear protective headgear approved by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18767 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18767.

18767.  This chapter shall not apply to light and noncontact kickboxing and martial arts, and kickboxing and martial arts instruction and schools.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18768 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18768.

18768.  The commission shall not function as a sanctioning body, nor shall it grant titles to fighters or to individual events. This function shall be retained by such professional and amateur full-contact kickboxing and martial arts associations operating on a local, statewide, regional, national or international level, which shall, when operating in California, observe such rules and regulations adopted by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18769 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18769.

18769.  (a) The commission may appoint an advisory committee to advise the commission on the provisions of this article.(b) The advisory committee shall be composed of individuals, residing in California, who have prior to their appointment, been promoters, fighters, trainers, managers, or officials in publicly held kickboxing or full-contact martial arts events.(c) The advisory committee may elect its own officers.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18770 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 9 - Martial Arts|Section 18770.

18770.  (a) (1) The commission shall establish an advisory pankration subcommittee to investigate the rules and conduct of contests involving or claiming to involve pankration by persons under 18 years of age, or any style deemed by the subcommittee to be sufficiently similar thereto.(2) The pankration subcommittee shall consist of three members of the commission.(b) The subcommittee shall meet and examine the following matters, including, but not limited to:(1) In general, the legality and safety of the contests described in subdivision (a).(2) Whether or not legislation should be enacted to impose age-based requirements or restrictions, which may include a prohibition on participants engaging in the contests described in subdivision (a).(3) Appropriate safety precautions for persons under 18 years of age engaging in the contests described in subdivision (a).(c) By July 1, 2014, the subcommittee shall make recommendations to the commission regarding any legislative changes to be enacted that may be necessary to improve the commission’s regulation and oversight of the contests described in subdivision (a) in order to adequately protect participants.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 506, Sec. 5. (AB 1186) Effective October 3, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18800 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 12 - Revenue and Fiscal Affairs|Section 18800.

18800.  As of July 1, 2004, all moneys received by the commission under this chapter shall be accounted for and reported by detailed statements furnished by the commission to the Controller at least once a month. At the same time, these moneys, other than those that have been received by the commission pursuant to Section 18882, shall be remitted to the Treasurer and shall be deposited in the Athletic Commission Fund, which is hereby created.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 227, Sec. 3. Effective August 16, 2004.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 18801 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 8 - SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS|CHAPTER 2 - Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts|ARTICLE 12 - Revenue and Fiscal Affairs|Section 18801.

18801.  The salaries and expenses of the members and employees, and the operating expenses of the commission shall be paid by the Treasurer on the warrant of the Controller from the funds appropriated therefor upon the certification of the executive officer.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)