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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4A - ATHLETE AGENTS (§§ 43-4A-1 — 43-4A-20) › Section 43-4A-20 - Electronic signatures

The provisions of this chapter governing the legal effect, validity, or enforceability of electronic records or signatures and of contracts formed or performed with the use of such records or signatures conform to the requirements of Section 102 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, Pub. L. No. 106-229, 114 Stat. 464 (2000), and supersede, modify, and limit the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Renumbered and amended by 2010 Ga. Laws 437,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2010.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 21, eff. 6/4/2003.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-8) › Section 43-4B-2 - Application

(a)
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to any match, contest, or exhibition:
(1)
In which the contestants are all amateurs; and
(2)
Which is governed or authorized by:
(A)
U.S.A. Boxing;
(B)
The Georgia High School Athletic Association;
(C)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association;
(D)
Amateur Athletic Union;
(E)
Golden Gloves;
(F)
Team Georgia Amateur Wrestling;
(G)
USA Wrestling;
(H)
National High School Coaches Association;
(I)
North American Sport Karate Association;
(J)
International Sport Kick Boxing/Karate Association;
(K)
World Kick Boxing Association;
(L)
United States Kick Boxing Association;
(M)
International Sport Combat Federation;
(N)
Professional Karate Commission;
(O)
International Kick Boxing Federation; or
(P)
The local affiliate of any organization listed in this paragraph.
(b)
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any matches, contests, or exhibitions of professional wrestling or to a promoter or organization that promotes, organizes, or governs such matches, contests, or exhibitions where such promoter or organization is a corporation that, at the time of such matches, contests, or exhibitions:
(1)
Is registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
Has total assets of not less than $25 million.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 245,§ 43, eff. 5/13/2011.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-8) › Section 43-4B-3 - Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; membership; medical advisory panel; reimbursement of members

(a)
The State Boxing Commission in existence immediately prior to July 1, 2001, is continued in existence subject to the provisions of this chapter. On and after July 1, 2001, the name of such commission shall be the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. The membership of the commission shall continue unchanged except as otherwise expressly provided by this chapter.
(b)
The commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the Governor. Each member of the commission shall be appointed for a term of four years and until his or her successor is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms under the same procedures and requirements as appointments for full terms.
(c)
The commission shall elect a chairperson from among its membership for a term of one year. The commission may elect a vice chairperson from its membership for a term of one year. Any member serving as chairperson shall be eligible for successive election to such office by the commission.
(d)
The commission's medical advisory panel, appointed by the Governor, shall consist of four persons licensed to practice medicine in Georgia pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 34 of this title. They shall represent the specialties of neurology, ophthalmology, sports medicine, and general medicine. The medical advisory panel shall advise and assist the commission and its staff regarding issues and questions concerning the medical safety of applicants or licensees, including, but not limited to, matters relating to medical suspensions. The medical advisory panel may meet separately from the commission to discuss and formulate recommendations for the commission in connection with medical safety. Members of the medical advisory panel shall not be counted in determining a quorum of the commission and shall not vote as commission members.
(e)
Each member of the commission and the medical advisory panel shall be reimbursed for expenses and travel as provided for members of various professional licensing boards in subsection (f) of Code Section
43-1-2
.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-8) › Section 43-4B-5 - Secretary of commission

The Secretary of State shall designate the secretary of the commission, who shall issue licenses and identification cards and perform such other duties as the commission may direct to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-8) › Section 43-4B-6 - Commission meetings

(a)
The commission shall meet upon the call of the chairperson or upon the call of any two members. The business of the commission shall be conducted by a majority vote of the members present. A majority of the commission members shall constitute a quorum.
(b)
The chairperson, if necessary, may within ten days of receiving an application and license fee call a meeting of the commission for the purpose of approving or rejecting an application for a license or match permit which has been submitted to the commission. The meeting shall be held within 20 days of the chairperson's call at a place designated by the chairperson.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-8) › Section 43-4B-7 - Rules and regulations governing professional boxing

The commission shall adopt rules and regulations governing professional boxing to establish the following:
(1)
Procedures to evaluate the professional records and physicians' certifications of each boxer participating in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and to deny authorization for a professional boxer to fight where appropriate;
(2)
Procedures to ensure that, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of Code Section
43-4B-13
, no professional boxer is permitted to box while under suspension from any state boxing commission because of:
(A)
A recent knockout, technical knockout, or series of consecutive losses;
(B)
An injury, requirement for a medical procedure, or physician's denial of certification;
(C)
Failure of a drug test; or
(D)
The use of false aliases or falsifying official identification cards or documents; and
(3)
Procedures to report to the boxing registry the results of all professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing held in this state or being supervised by the commission and any related suspensions.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-8) › Section 43-4B-8 - Prohibited compensation to commission members

No member or employee of the commission and no person who administers or enforces the provisions of this chapter or rules promulgated in accordance with this chapter may belong to, contract with, or receive any compensation from any person or organization who authorizes, arranges, or promotes professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing, martial arts, or wrestling or who otherwise has a financial interest in any activity or licensee regulated by this commission. The term "compensation" does not include funds held in escrow for payment to another person in connection with a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, martial arts, or wrestling.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-10 - Promoter's license and match permit requirements; applications; performance bond; fees

(a)
No person shall promote or hold a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing within this state without first applying for and obtaining a promoter's license from the commission. Licenses shall be issued annually and shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year.
(b)
Promoters shall apply to the commission for a license required by subsection (a) of this Code section on a form provided by the commission. The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee not to exceed $250.00 in the form of a cashier's check made out to the commission. The application shall also be accompanied by a performance bond in an amount and under such conditions as the commission may require.
(c)
No person shall promote or hold a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing within this state without first applying for and obtaining a match permit from the commission for such professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in addition to the license required by subsection (a) of this Code section. Each application for a match permit shall be on a form provided by the commission and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $250.00 in the form of a cashier's check made out to the commission. The commission may charge an additional match fee in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commission to implement the provisions of this article.
(d)
The commission may, prior to issuing any match permit, require a performance bond in addition to that required in subsection (b) of this Code section.
(e)
The commission may refund any portion of the match permit fee in excess of $250.00 to any person who paid such excess fee in the event the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing for which such fees were paid is not held.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-11 - Required licenses for boxers and nonboxing participants; prerequisites to licenses

(a)
Prior to participating in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing supervised by the commission, referees, judges, timekeepers, matchmakers, boxers, managers, trainers, and each person who assists a boxer immediately before and after a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and between rounds during a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing shall apply for and be issued licenses. Licenses shall be issued annually and shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year. Each applicant shall make application on a form provided by the commission and pay an annual license fee not to exceed $250.00. Any boxer who has been licensed by the commission during a previous year shall be deemed to be an applicant for a license in any year for which such boxer has entered into a written contract to participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in this state upon the date of entering into such a contract. Any party to such a contract may notify the commission that such a contract has been signed.
(b)
The commission shall issue a license under this Code section only if:
(1)
The commission has determined to the best of its ability that the applicant has the training or skills necessary to perform in a manner appropriate to the license;
(2)
The applicant has complied with all applicable requirements of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and
(3)
The commission or its designated representative has determined from information provided by the applicant and from any medical evaluation required by the commission that the health, welfare, and physical safety of the applicant will not be unduly jeopardized by the issuance of the license.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 26, eff. 6/4/2003.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-12 - Registry requirements for boxers; identification card; fees

In addition to the license required in Code Section
43-4B-11
, each professional boxer who is a resident of this state or another state which has no state boxing commission is required to register with a boxing registry created or designated by the commission and renew his or her registration as prescribed by rules of the commission. At the time of registration and renewal, the boxer shall provide the boxing registry with a recent photograph of the boxer and the social security number of the boxer or, in the case of a foreign boxer, any similar citizen identification number or boxer number from the country of residence of the boxer, along with any other information the commission requires. The boxing registry shall issue a personal identification number to each boxer and such number shall appear on the identification card issued to the boxer as a result of registration. Each boxer is required to present to the boxing commission an identification card issued by the state in which he or she resides not later than the time of the weigh-in for a professional match, contest, or exhibition. The commission may charge a registration fee in an amount calculated to cover the administrative expense of such registration.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-14 - Prequalification requirements for events

No person may arrange, promote, organize, produce, or participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing without meeting the following requirements:
(1)
Each boxer must be examined by a physician who must then certify that the boxer is physically fit to compete safely. Copies of each such certificate shall be provided to the commission prior to the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing. The commission is authorized at any time to require a boxer to undergo a physical examination, including neurological or neuropsychological tests and procedures;
(2)
A physician approved by the commission must be continuously present at ringside during every professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing. The physician shall observe the physical condition of the boxers and advise the referee with regards thereto;
(3)
One or more inspectors appointed by the commission as duly authorized representatives of the commission shall be present at each professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing to ensure that the rules are strictly observed. An inspector or other duly authorized representative of the commission must be present at the weigh-in and at the ring during the conduct of the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing. Inspectors and other duly authorized representatives of the commission shall have free access to the dressing rooms of the boxers;
(4)
Each boxer shall be covered by health insurance which will cover injuries sustained during the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing; and
(5)
An ambulance and medical personnel with appropriate resuscitation equipment must be continuously present at the site during any professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-15 - Alcohol and drug use prohibited

It shall be unlawful for any boxer to participate or attempt to participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing while under the influence of alcohol or any drug. A boxer shall be deemed under the influence of alcohol or a drug for the purposes of this Code section if a physical examination made during a period of time beginning not more than six hours prior to the beginning of the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and ending not more than one hour after the completion of the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing reveals that the boxer's mental or physical ability is impaired in any way as a direct result of the use of alcohol or a drug.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-16 - Building standards and regulations for matches

All buildings or structures used or intended to be used for holding or giving professional matches, contests, or exhibitions of boxing shall be safe and shall in all manner conform to the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to buildings in the city or unincorporated area of the county where the building or structure is situated.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-17 - Age requirements

(a)
No person under the age of 18 years shall participate as a contestant in any professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing.
(b)
A primary duty of the commission is ensuring that any person whose health does not permit safely engaging in boxing as a contestant is not licensed as a professional boxer. The General Assembly finds that adequate protection of the health of persons who are 50 years of age or older requires additional precautions by the commission. A person who is 50 years of age or older shall be licensed as a professional boxer and permitted to participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing only if such person:
(1)
Has participated as a contestant in at least ten professional matches or contests of boxing in the immediately preceding ten years, including at least four professional matches or contests of boxing in the immediately preceding four years; and
(2)
Is declared medically and physically able to participate as a contestant in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing by a physician who has conducted a more rigorous examination than examinations performed in accordance with this chapter for persons who are younger than 50 years of age.
(c)
The commission shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations for the more rigorous examination required by this Code section for persons who are 50 years of age or older.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 27, eff. 6/4/2003.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-18 - Jurisdiction of commission

The commission shall have jurisdiction over any professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing which occurs or is held within this state, is filmed in this state, or is broadcast or transmitted from this state.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-18.1 - Bare knuckle boxing; limitations on participation; role of commission

(a)
For purposes of this Code section, the term "qualifying experience" means that an individual has competed in a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, or wrestling for cash as a salary, purse, or prize for such participation.
(b)
The commission shall have jurisdiction over any bare knuckle boxing match which occurs or is held within this state, is filmed in this state, or is broadcast or transmitted in this state.
(c)
Only an individual that has qualifying experience may participate in a bare knuckle boxing match.
(d)
Contestants in a bare knuckle boxing match shall be prohibited from strikes with any part of the body other than the hands.
(e)
Contestants in a bare knuckle boxing match may be allowed, at the discretion of the referee, to clinch one another while standing, provided that striking is active.
(f)
The commission shall have the authority to license organizations that govern, authorize, and promote bare knuckle boxing matches, to inquire as to compliance, to require license and match fees, and to enforce noncompliance and violations.
(g)
The commission shall have the duty to safeguard the public health, protect competitors, and provide for competitive matches by determining basic minimum medical and safety requirements based on the nature of the activity and the anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of competitors in bare knuckle boxing matches.
(h)
In addition to the powers and duties set out in this article, the commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes of this Code section in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," and to enforce the provisions of this Code section.
Added by 2023 Ga. Laws 57,§ 1B, eff. 5/1/2023.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-19 - Proceedings for violations of article

(a)
Whenever it may appear to the commission that any person is violating or has violated any provision of this article or Article 1 of this chapter and that proceedings would be in the public interest:
(1)
Subject to notice and opportunity for hearing in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," unless the right to notice is waived by the person against whom the sanction is imposed, the commission may:
(A)
Issue a cease and desist order prohibiting any violation of this article or Article 1 of this chapter;
(B)
Issue an order against a person who violates this article or Article 1 of this chapter, imposing a civil penalty up to a maximum of $1,000.00 per violation; or
(C)
Issue an order suspending or revoking the license of the person violating this article or Article 1 of this chapter; or
(2)
Upon a showing by the commission in any superior court of competent jurisdiction that a person has violated or is about to violate this article or Article 1 of this chapter, a rule promulgated under this article or Article 1 of this chapter, or an order of the commission, the court may enter or grant any or all of the following relief:
(A)
A temporary restraining order or a temporary or permanent injunction;
(B)
A civil penalty up to a maximum of $2,000.00 per violation of this article or Article 1 of this chapter;
(C)
A declaratory judgment;
(D)
Restitution to any person or persons adversely affected by a defendant's action in violation of this article or Article 1 of this chapter; or
(E)
Other relief as the court deems just or reasonable.
(b)
Unless the commission determines that a person subject to this article intends to depart quickly from this state or to remove his or her property from this state or to conceal his or her person or property in this state or that there is immediate danger of harm to citizens of this state or another state, the commission shall give notice in writing that such proceedings are contemplated and allow such person a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and execute an assurance of voluntary compliance. The determination of the commission under this subsection shall be final and not subject to review.
(c)
Procedures relating to hearings, notice, counsel, subpoenas, records, enforcement powers, intervention, rules of evidence, decisions, exceptions, review of initial decisions, final decisions, and judicial review of decisions shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," unless the provisions of such chapter are contrary to the express provisions of this article or Article 1 of this chapter.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 28, eff. 6/4/2003.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-20 - Required submission of reports and tax payments by promoters

(a)
A promoter holding a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing shall, within three business days after the match, file with the commission a written report which includes the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, the amount of gross proceeds, and any other facts the commission may require. Within ten days following the match, contest, or exhibition of boxing, the promoter shall remit to the commission a tax payment in the amount of 5 percent of the gross proceeds exclusive of any federal taxes.
(b)
A promoter who sells, transfers, or extends to another the rights to telecast by pay per view for viewing in this state, whether the telecast originates inside or outside this state, a match, contest, or exhibition of boxing that would be subject to regulation by the commission in accordance with this chapter if the match, contest, or exhibition were held in this state, shall, within three business days after the sale, transfer, or extension of such rights in whole or in part, file with the commission a written report that includes the gross price charged for the rights to telecast by pay per view, the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, and any other facts the commission may require.
(c)
Any written report required to be filed with the commission under this Code section shall be postmarked within three business days after the conclusion of the match or telecast, if the telecast is later than the match, and an additional five days shall be allowed for mailing.
(d)
Each promoter subject to subsection (b) of this Code Section shall remit to the commission within ten days following a match, contest, or exhibition a tax payment in the amount of 5 percent of total gross receipts, as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8) of Code Section
43-4B-1
, exclusive of any federal taxes, except that the tax payment derived from the gross price charged for the sale or lease of pay per view telecasting and motion picture rights shall not exceed $40,000.00 for any single event.
(e)
(1)
Any promoter who willfully makes a false and fraudulent report under this Code section is guilty of perjury and, upon conviction, is subject to punishment as provided by law. Such penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by this chapter.
(2)
Any promoter who willfully fails, neglects, or refuses to make a report or to pay the taxes as prescribed or who refuses to allow the commission to examine the books, papers, and records of any promotion is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(f)
The commission shall remit all tax payments to the general treasury of the state.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 28, eff. 6/4/2003.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 2 - LICENSING AND PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS (§§ 43-4B-10 — 43-4B-21) › Section 43-4B-21 - Injunctions; penalty for violations of article; unarmed combat

(a)
Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaged in a violation of this article, the Attorney General may bring a civil action requesting such relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or other order against such person as the Attorney General determines to be necessary to restrain the person from continuing to engage in, sanction, promote, or otherwise participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing in violation of this article.
(b)
(1)
Any manager, promoter, matchmaker, or licensee who knowingly violates or coerces or causes any other person to violate any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $20,000.00, or both.
(2)
Any member or employee of the commission or any person who administers or enforces this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter who knowingly violates Code Section
43-4B-14
or Code Section
43-4B-15
shall, upon conviction, be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $20,000.00, or both.
(3)
Any professional boxer who knowingly violates any provision of this article except Code Section
43-4B-15
shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000.00 for each violation.
(4)
Any professional boxer who violates the provisions of Code Section
43-4B-15
may be punished by a fine not to exceed $25,000.00 together with a percentage of the purse not to exceed 15 percent for each violation.
(c)
Unarmed combat, as defined in Code Section
43-4B-1
, is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
(d)
Promotion of unarmed combat, as defined in Code Section
43-4B-1
, is a misdemeanor for the first offense; a high and aggravated misdemeanor for the second offense; and a felony for the third and subsequent offenses, punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 or imprisonment not to exceed two years, or both such fine and imprisonment.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 28, eff. 6/4/2003.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 3 - TICKET BROKERS (§§ 43-4B-25 — 43-4B-32) › Section 43-4B-25 - Authority to resell tickets; service charges

(a)
Except as otherwise provided in Code Section
43-4B-29
, it shall be unlawful for any person other than a ticket broker to resell or offer for resale any ticket of admission or other evidence of the right of entry to any athletic contest, concert, theater performance, amusement, exhibition, or other entertainment event to which the general public is admitted for a price in excess of the face value of the ticket. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, a service charge not to exceed $3.00 may be charged when tickets or other evidences of the right of entry are sold by an authorized ticket agent through places of established business licensed to do business by the municipality or county, where applicable, in which such places of business are located. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, the owner, operator, lessee, or tenant of the property on which such athletic contest or entertainment event is to be held or is being held or the sponsor of such contest or event may charge or may authorize, in writing, any person to charge a service charge for the sale of such ticket, privilege, or license of admission in addition to the face value of the ticket. Such writing granting authority to another shall specify the amount of the service charge to be charged for the sale of each ticket, privilege, or license of admission.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, in the case of any athletic contest or entertainment event that is described in Code Section
43-4B-30
, a sponsor of such a contest or event may contractually restrict the resale of a ticket to such contest or event by giving notice of such restriction on the back of the ticket. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, in the case of any athletic contest or entertainment event, an owner, operator, lessee, or tenant of the property on which such contest or event is to be held or is being held may contractually restrict the resale of the right of occupancy of any specific suite, seat, or seating area by giving notice in writing of such restriction.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 3 - TICKET BROKERS (§§ 43-4B-25 — 43-4B-32) › Section 43-4B-26 - Requirements

In order to engage in the practice or business of a ticket broker a person shall be required to:
(1)
Maintain a permanent office or place of business in this state, excluding a post office box, for the purpose of engaging in the business of a ticket broker;
(2)
Apply to the commission for a ticket broker's license on a form designated by the commission, pay an annual license fee of $500.00, and renew the license annually;
(3)
Pay any local tax required by a local government; and
(4)
Register for sales and use tax purposes pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2005.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 29, eff. 6/4/2003.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 3 - TICKET BROKERS (§§ 43-4B-25 — 43-4B-32) › Section 43-4B-27 - Disqualification for felony conviction

No person shall engage in the practice or business of a ticket broker, or be employed as general manager for a person engaged in the practice or business of a ticket broker, who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned or had his or her civil rights restored.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 3 - TICKET BROKERS (§§ 43-4B-25 — 43-4B-32) › Section 43-4B-29 - Resale of tickets by original purchaser; charitable organizations

(a)
No provision of this article or any other provision of law shall criminally prohibit any person who is the original purchaser for personal use of one or more tickets to an athletic contest or entertainment event covered under this article from reselling or offering for resale any of such tickets for any price, provided that such person does not sell or offer to sell such tickets within 2,700 feet of a venue which seats or admits 15,000 or more persons for such a contest or event or a public entrance to such a contest or event.
(b)
Charitable organizations and their employees and volunteers shall not be subject to the provisions of this article when offering for sale any tickets of admission in a raffle, auction, or similar fundraising activity for the benefit of the organization's charitable purposes.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2005.
Amended by 2002 Ga. Laws 462, § 43, eff. 4/18/2002.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, §2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 3 - TICKET BROKERS (§§ 43-4B-25 — 43-4B-32) › Section 43-4B-29.1 - Resale within zone authorized by the event organizer and the venue owner or operator

(a)
Notwithstanding subsection (c) of Code Section
43-4B-28
and subsection (b) of Code Section
43-4B-30
, no provision of this article or any other provision of law shall provide a criminal penalty for or prohibit the resale or offering for resale of a ticket or tickets to an athletic contest or entertainment event covered under this article by a ticket broker or a ticket broker's employees, agents, and assigns in a zone or zones within the area where such resale or offering for resale is prohibited by such subsections, if such activity is authorized by the organizer of the contest or event and the owner or operator of the venue where such contest or event is being held or to be held.
(b)
Notwithstanding subsection (a) of Code Section
43-4B-29
and subsection (b) of Code Section
43-4B-30
, no provision of this article or any other provision of law shall provide a criminal penalty for or prohibit the resale or offering for resale of a ticket or tickets purchased by any person who is the original purchaser for personal use of such ticket or tickets to an athletic contest or entertainment event covered under this article in a zone or zones within the area where such resale or offering for resale is prohibited by such subsections, if such activity is authorized by the organizer of the contest or event and the owner or operator of the venue where such contest or event is being held or to be held.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 3 - TICKET BROKERS (§§ 43-4B-25 — 43-4B-32) › Section 43-4B-30 - County and municipal ordinances

(a)
With regard to any single athletic contest or entertainment event which occurs no more often than once annually and with regard to any series of athletic contests which occur no more often than once annually and which occur within a time period not exceeding ten days, the municipal corporation in which such contest, event, or series of contests is to be held, or if the contest, event, or series of contests is to be held in an unincorporated area, the county of such unincorporated area, is authorized to enact by ordinance regulations governing ticket brokers for such contest, event, or series of contests which are more restrictive than the provisions of this article.
(b)
The municipal corporation in which an athletic contest or entertainment event is to be held, or if the contest or entertainment event is to be held in an unincorporated area, the county of such unincorporated area, is authorized to enact an ordinance prohibiting the resale or offering for resale of one or more tickets by a ticket broker or by a person who is the original purchaser for personal use of one or more tickets within 2,700 feet of a venue which seats or admits 15,000 or more persons.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2005.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 31, eff. 6/4/2003.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 3 - TICKET BROKERS (§§ 43-4B-25 — 43-4B-32) › Section 43-4B-31 - Violation of article a misdemeanor

Any person who violates this article is guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 4 - MARTIAL ARTS AND WRESTLING ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 43-4B-40 — 43-4B-55) › Section 43-4B-40 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2003 Ga. Laws 347, § 32, eff. 6/4/2003.
Added by 2001 Ga. Laws 222, § 2, eff. 7/1/2001.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 4 - MARTIAL ARTS AND WRESTLING ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 43-4B-40 — 43-4B-55) › Section 43-4B-50 - Authority and duties of the commission with regard to licensure, exemption from licensure, and regulation

(a)
The commission shall have the sole authority to license organizations that govern and authorize matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts and wrestling and to exempt organizations from licensure in accordance with this article. The commission shall have the sole authority to permit and regulate matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts and wrestling. The commission shall have the sole authority to license promoters of matches, contests, and exhibitions of martial arts. The commission shall have the duty to safeguard the public health, to protect competitors, and to provide for competitive matches by requiring licensed organizations to abide by rules promulgated by the commission for basic minimum medical and safety requirements based on the nature of the activity and the anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of competitors. The commission shall have the authority to inquire as to a licensed organization's plans or arrangements for compliance with such rules. The commission shall have the authority to require annual fees for licensure and a fee for each such match, contest, or exhibition or for each show and to penalize licensed organizations, licensed promoters, and the holders of match permits that violate the provisions of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.
(b)
If requested by a licensed organization, the commission shall have the authority to provide direct oversight services, including but not limited to on-site inspectors, to a licensed organization for a fee negotiated between the commission and the licensed organization.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 4 - MARTIAL ARTS AND WRESTLING ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 43-4B-40 — 43-4B-55) › Section 43-4B-51 - Fees

(a)
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the annual fee for licensure of organizations subject to this article is $1,000.00.
(b)
As used in this subsection, the term "show" includes all matches, contests, or exhibitions held at the same venue on the same date and included in the same admission fee if an admission fee is charged. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the maximum permit fee for each show authorized or governed by an organization licensed in accordance with this article is $250.00. The maximum permit fee for each match, contest, or exhibition that is not a component of a show and is authorized by an organization licensed in accordance with this article is $250.00, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. Such fee shall be paid to the commission on or before the date of the match, contest, or exhibition. The commission may provide by rule for a refund of a portion of the fee if the match, contest, or exhibition is not held.
(c)
For organizations authorizing or governing matches, contests, or exhibitions of wrestling as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (21) of Code Section
43-4B-1
, the annual fee for licensure is $100.00. There shall be no permit fee for matches, contests, or exhibitions of wrestling as defined in such subparagraph. Organizations subject to this subsection shall make reports to the commission in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the commission.
(d)
The annual fee for a promoter's license for promoters of martial arts matches, contests, or exhibitions shall be $500.00.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 4 - MARTIAL ARTS AND WRESTLING ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 43-4B-40 — 43-4B-55) › Section 43-4B-52 - Requirements for matches, contests, and exhibitions

(a)
A licensed organization shall provide written notice to the commission of a match, contest, or exhibition authorized and governed by the organization no later than 15 days before the date of the match, contest, or exhibition. The licensed organization governing the match, contest, or exhibition shall provide information required by the commission relating to the contestants, venue, rules for the competition, and anticipated level of physical conditioning and training of the contestants.
(b)
A licensed organization shall, after a match, contest, or exhibition authorized and governed by the organization, file with the commission an affidavit that includes the number of tickets sold, the amount of gross receipts, the amount of sales tax to be paid to the Department of Revenue, and any other facts the commission may require. Such affidavit shall be postmarked within three business days after the conclusion of the match, contest, or exhibition.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES (§§ 43-1-1 — 43-51-15) › Chapter 4B - GEORGIA ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION (§§ 43-4B-1 — 43-4B-55) › Article 4 - MARTIAL ARTS AND WRESTLING ORGANIZATIONS (§§ 43-4B-40 — 43-4B-55) › Section 43-4B-54 - Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses or permits; fines

(a)
The commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny a license or renewal of a license of an organization or a promoter for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article. The commission is authorized to fine a licensed organization or promoter for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.
(b)
The commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny issuance of a permit for a show, match, contest, or exhibition issued in accordance with this article in the interest of the safety or health of the competitors or public, or for violation of this article or rules of the commission promulgated in accordance with this article.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 325,§ 12, eff. 7/1/2005.