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Business and Professions Code

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This part may be cited as the Real Estate Law. This section says chapter definitions apply only to this part, unless the text says otherwise. “Commissioner” means the Real Estate Commissioner. “Department” means the Department of Real Estate in the Business and Consumer Services Agency. This section says certain references like “bureau” and “Real Estate Division” mean the Department of Real Estate, and it states the section becomes operative on July 1, 2018.

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  1. 18685.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Bonds [18680 - 18685] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A certificate of deposit payable to the commission, or a savings account assigned to the commission, is treated as equivalent to a bond for this article, and the commission may accept it on terms and conditions it prescribes.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Bonds [18680 - 18685] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18685. For the purposes of this article, a ceritifcate of deposit payable to the commission, or a savings account assigned to the commission, shall be considered equivalent to a bond as provided in Section 995.710 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and shall be acceptable to the commission upon such terms and conditions as it may prescribe. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  2. 18700.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Buildings or structures used for contests, matches, or exhibitions must be safe and comply with the laws and regulations that apply in the jurisdiction where they are located.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18700. All buildings or structures used or intended to be used to conduct, hold, give a contest or match, or exhibition shall be safe and shall conform to the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the buildings in the jurisdiction where the building or structure is situated. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 9.)
  3. 18701.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    At every contest venue, a public notice in English and Spanish must be posted saying it is unlawful to throw any object toward the ring.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18701. There shall be posted in public view at every place that a contest is held a notice in English and Spanish which states that it is unlawful to throw any object in the direction of the ring. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  4. 18702.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    People under 18 may not compete in professional contests, matches, or exhibitions. Amateur participation is allowed for any age only with commission approval and subject to Section 18642. The commission also has jurisdiction over certain full contact martial arts contests involving participants 18 or younger.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18702. (a) No person under 18 years of age shall participate as a contestant in any professional contest or match or exhibition. (b) Any person, irrespective of age, may participate as a contestant in an amateur contest, match, or exhibition with the approval of the commission subject to Section 18642. (c) Consistent with Section 18640, the commission shall have jurisdiction over all forms and combinations of forms of full contact martial arts contests involving participants 18 years of age or younger. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 506, Sec. 4. (AB 1186) Effective October 3, 2013.)
  5. 18703.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Admission tickets for any contest or exhibition must clearly show the purchase price and ticket number, and no ticket may be sold for more than the printed price.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18703. All admission tickets to any contest or exhibition shall have printed clearly upon the face thereof the purchase price of the ticket, and no ticket shall be sold for more than that price. The tickets shall have the number of the ticket printed clearly on both ends of the ticket. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 11.)
  6. 18704.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A professional fighter licensed under this chapter is entitled to at least $200 per round fought, unless subdivision (b) applies. The commission may increase that minimum by regulation.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18704. (a) Subject to subdivision (b), a professional fighter licensed under this chapter shall be entitled to a minimum purse of two hundred dollars ($200) per round fought. (b) The commission may raise the minimum purse amount by regulation. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 486, Sec. 5. (SB 1456) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  7. 18705.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Promoters must have an approved licensed physician at every contest and pay for the physician’s services under the commission’s fee schedule.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18705. Every promoter shall have at its own expense in attendance at every contest, a licensed physician approved by the commission who has had not less than three years experience in the practice of medicine since licensure, who shall perform the physical examination of the contestants and observe the physical condition of the contestants during the contest or match. The services of the physician shall be paid according to a schedule of fees adopted by the commission. The fees shall be paid by the club to the commission, and it shall remit the payment to the physician. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  8. 18705.5.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must adopt regulations setting the criteria for approving a licensed physician under Section 18705.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18705.5. The commission shall adopt regulations detailing the criteria for approval of a licensed physician pursuant to Section 18705. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 471, Sec. 1.)
  9. 18706.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The physician must examine the contestant and certify fitness before the event, the commission must provide records and develop the questionnaire, and the physician must file a report after the contest.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18706. (a) Not later than at the weigh-in time, which shall be not more than 30 hours prior to the beginning of the first event, the physician provided for in Section 18705 shall conduct a physical examination of the contestant and certify in writing as to the contestant’s physical condition to engage in the contest or match. (1) The commission shall make the contestants’ medical records available to the physician and the physician shall review the contestant’s medical records as part of the certification of the contestant’s physical condition. (2) The physician shall determine whether the contestant may have any knowledge, manifestations, symptoms, or prior history of a physical condition that may affect the contestant’s ability to perform or present a potential threat to the contestant’s health as a result of competing in the contest or match. The contestant shall complete a questionnaire developed by the commission. The contestant shall be asked to disclose on the questionnaire any conditions of which the contestant is aware, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (A) Significant weight gain or loss and any change in weight in the seven days prior to the contest. (B) Neuromuscular condition, including peripheral nerves, muscle problems, and brain problems. (C) Pregnancy. (D) Bone fractures and all forms of arthritis. (E) Any condition related to vision or changes in hearing function. (F) Heart condition or other cardiovascular condition. (G) Pulmonary or respiratory condition. (H) Renal or urological condition. (I) Hematological condition, including manifestations of any unusual bleeding or bruising. If any condition is disclosed under this paragraph, the physician shall not allow the contestant to compete unless the physician or, at the contestant’s discretion, the contestant’s personal physician, who is licensed to practice medicine in the United States, has conducted a physical examination and determined that the specific condition does not affect the contestant’s ability to perform or present a potential threat to the contestant’s health as a result of competing in the contest or match. (3) The questionnaire shall be developed by the commission through promulgated regulations in consultation with qualified medical professionals. (4) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require a contestant to submit to a pregnancy test. (b) On the day of the event, and no later than one hour before the contestants enter the ring, the physician provided for in Section 18705 shall conduct a brief reexamination and certify in writing as to the contestant’s physical condition to engage in the contest or match. This reexamination shall include an evaluation of any significant changes since the physical examination provided under subdivision (a). (c) A report of the medical examinations shall be filed with the commission not later than 24 hours after the termination of the contest or match. The physician’s report of the examination shall include specific mention as to the condition of the contestant’s heart, nerves and brain. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 465, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  10. 18707.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A physician attending a contest or match under Section 18705 may stop the contest or match, but only for medically related injury or a contestant’s physical condition.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18707. A physician in attendance at any contest or match pursuant to Section 18705 shall have the authority to stop any contest or match that is conferred upon the referee. The physician’s authority shall be limited to a medically related injury and the physical condition of a contestant. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  11. 18708.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    If an eligible fighter needs immediate medical care ordered by a ringside physician, the onsite ambulance must take the fighter to a trauma center without delay.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18708. If a professional or amateur fighter licensed under this chapter or subject to the requirements of this chapter requires immediate medical care as ordered by a ringside physician, the onsite ambulance assigned to the contest, match, or exhibition shall transport the fighter to a trauma center without delay. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 486, Sec. 6. (SB 1456) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  12. 18710.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may order a special medical examination for any licensee, and the cost must be split equally between the commission and the licensee.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  13. 18711.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must require medical and neurological examinations for licensed professional athletes and contestants, and it can impose related testing, privacy, and funding rules.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18711. (a) (1) (A) The commission shall require, as a condition of licensure and as a part of the application process, the examination by a licensed physician and surgeon who specializes in neurology and neurosurgery of each applicant for a license as a professional athlete or contestant licensed under this chapter or, if for the renewal of a license, this examination every year, in addition to any other medical examinations. (i) Upon initial licensure, the examination shall include tests and examinations designed to detect physical conditions that could place the athlete or contestant at risk for serious injury or permanent or temporary impairment of any bodily function. These tests or examinations shall include, but not be limited to, a neurological examination or a neuro-psychological examination, a brain imaging scan, and an electrocardiogram (EKG). The physician may recommend any additional tests or evaluations he or she deems necessary. (ii) For renewal of a license, the physician shall determine the tests or evaluations necessary, if any. (iii) The commission may require an athlete or contestant licensed under this chapter to undergo additional neurological tests where, based on the totality of the athlete’s or contestant’s records, it appears the athlete or contestant may be at risk of cognitive impairment. (iv) On the basis of a physical examination under this subdivision, and any additional tests that are conducted, the physician may recommend to the commission whether the applicant may be permitted to be licensed in California or not. The executive officer shall review these recommendations and report any denials of licensure. If, as a result of these recommendations, the executive officer refuses to grant the applicant a license or to renew a license, the applicant shall not compete in California until the denial has been overruled by the commission as provided in this chapter. (v) The commission may waive the requirement for a brain imaging scan or an EKG if a brain imaging scan or EKG was completed as part of the licensing requirements in another state, the commission determines that this brain imaging scan or EKG creates a reliable baseline for the athlete or contestant, and the commission has been provided with a copy of the brain imaging scan or EKG reports. (vi) This subparagraph shall become inoperative on the date the regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to subparagraph (B) become operative. (B) On and after January 1, 2008, all professional athletes licensed under this chapter shall be required by the commission to complete a medical examination process, which shall include the completion of specific medical examinations, to be determined by the commission through regulations, as a condition of initial licensure and license renewal. This medical examination process may include examinations required under current law and any additional medical examinations determined to be medically necessary. In adopting the medical examination process, the commission shall consider the health and safety of contestants, the medical necessity of any examinations required, and the financial aspects of requiring those medical examinations. (2) In the absence of any pertinent untoward medical event, the commission may, in its discretion, on forms prescribed by the commission, accept tests or evaluations that are equivalent to those described in paragraph (1) and that have been completed within one year of licensure to meet the requirements of this subdivision. (3) (A) Any medical records obtained, reviewed, or created under this chapter shall be utilized only for purposes of administering this chapter. The commission and any physician may not disclose the athlete’s medical records without a signed authorization from the athlete, except that the commission may disclose those records to other state licensing boards and commissions to which the athlete has applied for licensure or has an enforcement action pending, or upon court order in a criminal or civil action. (B) After the adoption of regulations to establish a process for participating in medical research studies, the commission may use medical information for purposes of participating in medical research studies of the effects on the human body of contests and exhibitions regulated under this chapter. However, medical information shall not include any personal identifying information on any contestant, including, but not limited to, the contestant’s name, address, telephone number, social security number, license number, federal identification number, or any other information identifying the contestant. The medical information shall only be provided if the licensed athlete has consented in writing to participate in the research study. The regulations adopted by the commission shall include a process to ensure that no conflicts of interest arise regarding which medical examinations are required to be completed by contestants. (b) If an applicant for licensure as a professional athlete under this chapter undergoes a neurological examination for purposes of licensure within the 120-day period immediately preceding the normal expiration of that license, the applicant shall not be required to undergo an additional neurological examination within the following 12 consecutive month license period unless the commission, for cause, orders that the examination be taken. The commission shall notify all commission-approved physicians and referees that the commission has the authority to order any professional athlete to undergo a neurological examination. (c) The cost of the examinations required by this section shall be paid from assessments on any one or more of the following: promoters of professional matches, managers, and professional athletes or other contestants licensed under this chapter. The rate and manner of assessment shall be set by the commission, and may cover all costs associated with the requirements of this section. This assessment shall be imposed on all contests approved by the commission under this chapter. As of July 1, 1994, all moneys received by the commission pursuant to this section shall be deposited in and credited to the State Athletic Commission Neurological Examination Account which is hereby created in the General Fund. The administrative costs associated with managing and distributing the State Athletic Commission Neurological Examination Account shall be limited to no more than 20 percent of the prior year’s contributions. (d) The commission may use no more than 30 percent of moneys from the State Athletic Commission Neurological Examination Account, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to fund special neurological examinations and new diagnostic imaging and testing to be used in relation to the examinations required by this section. (e) Whenever a reference is made to the Boxers’ Neurological Examination Account, it is to be construed as referring to the State Athletic Commission Neurological Examination Account. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 370, Sec. 11. (SB 309) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  14. 18712.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    License applicants for professional boxing or martial arts must provide recent negative HIV, HCV, and HBV test results, and the commission must keep related medical information confidential.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  15. 18714.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may call meetings of licensed physicians and surgeons to help study and recommend medical and safety standards for boxing and martial arts, and may pay necessary travel expenses and per diem to attending committee members.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  16. 18720.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Boxing contests or matches are limited to 12 rounds of no more than three minutes each, with one minute of rest between rounds.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  17. 18721.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may set by rule how often boxers can take part in a contest.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  18. 18723.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Gloves used in professional or amateur boxing contests or matches must be approved by the commission and meet specific construction standards.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  19. 18724.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Professional and amateur boxing contests or matches must be held on a ring floor and padding that meet specified minimum standards.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  20. 18725.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may set glove weights, equipment standards, safety standards, and round lengths to protect contestants’ health and safety.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  21. 18728.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must establish by rule the weight spreads and classes of contestants.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18728. The commission shall establish by rule the weight spreads and classes of contestants. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  22. 18730.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Referees must attend, direct, and control every boxing contest, and they must enforce the commission’s rules at every boxing contest.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  23. 18731.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Referees and physicians and surgeons cannot be assigned to a boxing contest unless they have completed an approved clinic, and the clinic must be taken within the prior six months.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  24. 18732.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Before a contest starts, the referee must get each contestant’s chief second’s name and make that chief second responsible for assistants’ conduct during the contest.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  25. 18733.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The referee must stop a contest if a contestant is clearly superior or appears outclassed.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  26. 18734.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must designate the scoring officials for each contest, and it may require judges to be used with the referee at boxing contests. A referee may render a decision at the end of a boxing contest if authorized by a commission representative.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  27. 18735.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Commission-appointed referees and other boxing officials are entitled to the same rights and immunities as public employees when performing duties required under this chapter.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  28. 18738.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A boxer who lands a rabbit punch or a punch to the area over the kidneys is penalized by losing one point for each punch.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  29. 18748.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may exempt championship contests from this chapter and allow alternate provisions if boxer and public safety are not jeopardized.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Regulation of Contests [18700 - 18748] ( Article 7 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  30. 18750.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A person may not compete as a contestant in an amateur boxing contest if they have received compensation or reward beyond actual expenses or trophies for boxing-related displays or services, or if they have been professionally employed because of boxing skill or knowledge.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  31. 18751.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    In amateur boxing contests, any award to a contestant is capped at $500, except as provided in Section 18752. Admission fees from any boxing contest may not be paid or given to any amateur boxing contestant.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  32. 18752.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A promoter may not pay coaches, trainers, or managers of an amateur boxer anything beyond actual travel and per diem expenses unless the commission first gives written permission.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  33. 18755.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A contestant in an amateur boxing contest may use only limited hand or arm bandages and tape; other bandages are not allowed.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  34. 18756.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Amateur boxing contests must be limited to the stated round and time combinations, with one minute of rest between rounds.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  35. 18757.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A commission representative must stop an amateur boxing contest if the contestants appear unevenly matched, seriously injured, or at risk of serious injury.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  36. 18758.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Amateur boxing contests cannot be held together with vaudeville shows, dances, or any other entertainment.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 8. Amateur Boxing [18750 - 18758] ( Article 8 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  37. 18760.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says “boxing” in this chapter includes kickboxing and martial arts, but some listed sections do not apply to them unless this article says otherwise.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  38. 18761.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Commission rules for professional boxing also apply to kickboxing and martial arts, unless the commission’s regulations specifically exclude them.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  39. 18763.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must regulate kickboxing and martial arts by rule and regulation, following Section 18640.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  40. 18765.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must make rules for professional and amateur kickboxing and martial arts contests, including contest length, weight classes, contestant conduct, and safeguards. A contest may not be conducted unless each contestant uses commission-approved protective gear.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  41. 18766.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Minors under 18 in amateur kickboxing or martial arts contests must wear commission-approved protective headgear.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  42. 18767.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter does not apply to light and noncontact kickboxing and martial arts, or to kickboxing and martial arts instruction and schools.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  43. 18768.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may not act as a sanctioning body or grant titles to fighters or individual events.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  44. 18769.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may appoint an advisory committee, and that committee may choose its own officers. Committee members must live in California and have prior experience as kickboxing or full-contact martial arts promoters, fighters, trainers, managers, or officials.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  45. 18770.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must create an advisory pankration subcommittee to review contests involving pankration by people under 18, and the subcommittee must report recommendations to the commission by July 1, 2014.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Martial Arts [18760 - 18770] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  46. 18800.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must account for and report money it receives under this chapter to the Controller at least monthly, and it must remit those funds to the Treasurer for deposit in the Athletic Commission Fund, except for money received under Section 18882.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  47. 18801.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The Treasurer must pay the commission’s salaries, expenses, and operating expenses, but only on the Controller’s warrant, from appropriated funds, and after certification by the executive officer.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 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.)
  48. 18802.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must follow the laws and requirements that apply to state agencies for accounting, auditing, budget, financial, and personal matters.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18802. The commission is, with respect to accounting, auditing, budget, financial and personal matters, subject to all laws and requirements now or hereafter imposed by law upon, or applicable to state agencies. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  49. 18804.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for a license to promote or conduct a professional contest or exhibition is $1,000.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18804. The application and renewal fee for a license to promote or conduct a professional contest or exhibition shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  50. 18805.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for a license to promote or conduct amateur boxing contests is $250.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18805. The application and renewal fee for a license to promote or conduct amateur boxing contests shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  51. 18806.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for a boxing, kickboxing, or martial arts matchmaker’s license is $200.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18806. The application and renewal fee for a boxing, kickboxing, or martial arts matchmaker’s license shall be two hundred dollars ($200). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  52. 18807.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for a boxing, kickboxing, or martial arts assistant matchmaker’s license is $200.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18807. The application and renewal fee for a boxing, kickboxing, or martial arts assistant matchmaker’s license shall be two hundred dollars ($200). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  53. 18808.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A booking agent’s license application and renewal fee is $200.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18808. The application and renewal fee for a booking agent’s license shall be two hundred dollars ($200). (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  54. 18809.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for a professional boxer, kickboxer, or martial arts fighter license is $60.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18809. The application and renewal fee for a professional boxer, kickboxer, or martial arts fighter license shall be sixty dollars ($60). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  55. 18810.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for a boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts manager’s license is $150.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18810. The application and renewal fee for a boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts manager’s license shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  56. 18811.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for certain boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts licenses is $50.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18811. The application and renewal fee for a boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts trainer’s license, chief second’s and second’s license shall be fifty dollars ($50). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  57. 18812.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for a professional boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts referee’s or judge’s license is $150.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18812. The application and renewal fee for a professional boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts referee’s or judge’s license shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  58. 18813.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for an amateur boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts referee’s and judge’s license is $75.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18813. The application and renewal fee for an amateur boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts referee’s and judge’s license shall be seventy-five dollars ($75). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  59. 18814.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The application and renewal fee for a timekeeper’s license is $50, unless the commission sets a lower fee by regulation.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18814. The application and renewal fee for a timekeeper’s license shall be fifty dollars ($50) unless the commission establishes a lower fee by regulation. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1137, Sec. 25. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  60. 18815.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A sparring permit application fee and renewal fee is $25.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18815. The application and renewal fee for a sparring permit shall be twenty-five dollars ($25). (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  61. 18816.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A licensed professional trainer must pay a $200 application and renewal fee.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18816. The application and renewal fee for a licensed professional trainer, as described in Section 18653, shall be two hundred dollars ($200). (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 370, Sec. 14. (SB 309) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  62. 18819.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A simultaneous telecast permit under Section 18831 costs $50 per event.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18819. The fee for a simultaneous telecast permit under Section 18831 shall be fifty dollars ($50) per event. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  63. 18820.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must charge a $20 fee to issue federal identification cards, and the cards must be reissued every four years.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18820. The commission shall charge a twenty-dollar ($20) fee to issue federal identification cards. Cards shall be reissued once every four years. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 370, Sec. 16. (SB 309) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  64. 18822.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets when boxing and martial arts licenses may be renewed and when they expire, and requires renewal paperwork, fees, and sometimes medical proof.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18822. (a) For licenses issued before January 1, 2007, a license may be renewed at any time prior to midnight on December 31 of the year in which it was issued. If not renewed, the license shall expire at that time. (b) A license issued on or after January 1, 2007, shall expire 12 months after issuance, on the last day of the 12th month. To renew an unexpired license, the licenseholder shall, on or before midnight of the day on which the license would otherwise expire, apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the commission and pay the prescribed renewal fee. If the licenseholder is a boxer or martial arts contestant, the renewal application shall also be accompanied by the required medical examinations and test results. Renewal of an unexpired license shall continue the license in effect for one year from the expiration date of the license, when it shall again expire if it is not renewed. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 465, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  65. 18824.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    People who run a contest or wrestling exhibition must send the commission a sworn report and required fees within 72 hours after the event is decided, subject to stated exceptions and fee limits.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18824. (a) Except as provided in Sections 18646 and 18832, every person who conducts a contest or wrestling exhibition shall, within 72 hours after the determination of every contest or wrestling exhibition that admission is charged and received, furnish to the commission the following: (1) A written report executed under penalty of perjury by one of the officers, showing the amount of the gross receipts, not to exceed four million dollars ($4,000,000), and the gross price for the contest or wrestling exhibition charged directly or indirectly and no matter by whom received, for the sale, lease, or other exploitation of broadcasting and television rights of the contest or wrestling exhibition, and without any deductions, except for expenses incurred for one broadcast announcer, telephone line connection, and transmission mobile equipment facility, which may be deducted from the gross taxable base when those expenses are approved by the commission. (2) A fee of 5 percent, exclusive of any federal taxes paid thereon, of the amount paid for admission to the contest or wrestling exhibition, except that for any one contest, the fee shall not exceed the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). The commission shall report to the Legislature on the fiscal impact of the two-hundred-thousand-dollar ($200,000) limit on fees collected by the commission for admissions revenues during its next sunset review. (A) The amount of the gross receipts upon which the fee provided for in paragraph (2) is calculated shall not include any assessments levied by the commission under Section 18711. (B) If the fee for any one boxing contest exceeds seventy thousand dollars ($70,000), the amount in excess of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) shall be paid one-half to the commission and one-half to the Boxers’ Pension Fund. (C) The fee shall apply to the amount actually paid for admission and not to the regular established price. (D) A fee is not due in the case of a person admitted free of charge. However, if the total number of persons admitted free of charge to a boxing, kickboxing, or martial arts contest, or wrestling exhibition exceeds 33 percent of the total number of spectators, then a fee of one dollar ($1) per complimentary ticket or pass used to gain admission to the contest shall be paid to the commission for each complimentary ticket or pass that exceeds the numerical total of 33 percent of the total number of spectators. (E) The minimum fee for an amateur contest or exhibition shall not be less than one thousand dollars ($1,000). The minimum fee for a professional contest or exhibition shall not be less than one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250). (3) A fee of up to 5 percent, to be established by the commission through regulations to become operative on or before July 1, 2008, and updated periodically as needed, of the gross price, exclusive of any federal taxes paid thereon, for the sale, lease, or other exploitation of broadcasting or television rights thereof, except that in no case shall the fee be less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more than thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000). (b) As used in this section, “person” includes a promoter, club, individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other organization, and “wrestling exhibition” means a performance of wrestling skills and techniques by two or more individuals, that admission is charged or is broadcast or televised, the participating individuals are not required to use their best efforts in order to win, and the winner may have been selected before the performance commences. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 591, Sec. 1. (AB 1703) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  66. 18825.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    An authorized commission inspector may enter the box office, help count tickets and compute the tax due, and must immediately send the commission the promoter’s official gross receipts statement.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18825. An inspector or other representative of the commission duly authorized by the executive officer shall be admitted to the box office, and is authorized to assist in the counting of tickets and in the computation of the tax due thereon, and to take any other action necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The inspector or other representative shall immediately transmit to the commission the official statement of gross receipts received by him or her from the promoter. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 370, Sec. 18. (SB 309) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  67. 18826.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    If a promoter fails to file a required report, or the report is unsatisfactory, the executive officer may inspect the promoter’s books and records and subpoena people to testify under oath.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18826. Whenever any promoter fails to make a report of any contest or wrestling exhibition within the period prescribed by this chapter, or whenever such report is unsatisfactory to the commission, the executive officer, or his or her duly authorized representative may examine, or cause to be examined, the books and records of the promoter and any other persons or organizations, and subpoena and examine under oath, such persons for the purpose of determining the total amount of the gross receipts for any contest or wrestling exhibition and the amount of tax due pursuant to this chapter, which tax he or she may fix and determine as a result of such examination. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  68. 18827.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    If a promoter does not pay tax due under this chapter within 30 days after notice, the commission may suspend or revoke the promoter’s license and let the Attorney General sue to collect the unpaid amount, any fines, and attorney’s fees.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18827. If a promoter fails to pay any tax ascertained to be due under this chapter, in addition to the costs of the examination under Section 18826, if any, within 30 days after receipt of notice by the executive officer, the commission may without hearing revoke or suspend the promoter’s license and authorize the Attorney General to bring an action in superior court to collect the amount due, any fines authorized by this chapter, and attorney’s fees. The action shall be speedily determined by the court and shall take precedence over all matters pending therein except criminal cases, applications for injunction or other matters to which special precedence has been given by law. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1095, Sec. 13.)
  69. 18828.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may contract to sanction, supervise, or provide other services for contests if the contract includes payment for the commission’s reasonable and necessary services.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 12. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs [18800 - 18828] ( Article 12 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18828. (a) The commission may enter into a contract to sanction, supervise, or provide other services for contests under this chapter for which the fees under this chapter do not apply only if the contract provides for a payment to the commission for reasonable and necessary services provided under the contract. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that payment under subdivision (a) shall include the following: (1) Consideration of costs incurred by the commission. (2) A contribution into the Boxers’ Pension Fund of not less than 20 percent of the commission’s costs under paragraph (1). (3) A contribution into the State Athletic Commission Neurological Examination Account of not less than 20 percent of the commission’s costs under paragraph (1). (c) A contestant’s participation in a contest subject to this section shall be deemed to be a commission-approved contest for purposes of participation in the Boxers’ Pension Plan. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 465, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  70. 18830.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “person” and “closed circuit telecast” for this article.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18830. As used in this article: (a) “Person” includes a promoter, club, individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, or other organization. (b) “Closed circuit telecast” includes any telecast or broadcast, transmitted by any means, including subscription where an extra or additional fee is charged or where an identifiable or particular fee is charged for the viewing within this state of a simultaneous telecast of any live, current, or spontaneous match or wrestling exhibition. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  71. 18831.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A person may not charge or take an admission fee for a closed-circuit telecast of a live contest or wrestling exhibition shown in this state unless a commission permit has been issued.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18831. No person shall charge or receive an admission fee for exhibiting a simultaneous telecast of any live, current, or spontaneous contest or wrestling exhibition on a closed-circuit telecast viewed within this state without a permit issued by the commission. Application for such a permit shall be on a form provided by the commission, shall include a bond as required in Article 5, and shall contain such information as the commission may require, including, but not limited to, the locations where such telecasts are to be viewed. A permit shall be issued for each location where such telecast is to be viewed. The applicant shall pay the permit fee required in Section 18819. The bond shall guarantee payment of taxes and fines due and payable to the state. The permit may be denied only for the following reasons: (a) The information required by the commission is not supplied by the applicant. (b) The applicant is or has been in default for the payment of any taxes or fees required by this chapter. (c) The permit fee has not been paid by the applicant. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  72. 18832.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Anyone charging a fee for a covered closed-circuit telecast must file a written report with the commission within 72 hours and pay a 5% tax, with a minimum tax of $50.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18832. Every person who charges and receives a fee for exhibiting a simultaneous telecast of any live, current, or spontaneous contest or wrestling exhibition on a closed-circuit telecast viewed within this state shall, within 72 hours after such event, furnish to the commission, a written report under penalty of perjury on a form which shall be provided by the commission showing the number of tickets or subscriptions where an extra or additional fee is charged for the viewing, which were issued or sold, and the gross receipts therefor without any deductions whatsoever. The person shall also, at the same time, pay to the commission a 5 percent tax, exclusive of federal taxes thereon, of the amount paid for admission or subscription telecast, as defined in Section 18830, to the showing or viewing of the contest or wrestling exhibition. In no event, however, shall the tax be less than fifty dollars ($50). The tax shall apply uniformly to all persons subject to the tax. The tax on admission shall apply to the amount actually paid for admission and not the regular established price. No tax is due in the case of a person admitted free of charge. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  73. 18833.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may appoint a representative to be present and observe ticket counts and gross-receipts calculations.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18833. The commission may designate a representative to be present at, and observe the computation of the number of tickets issued or sold, and the determination of the gross receipts. Where a telecast or broadcast is accomplished by subscription, records in support of the receipts shall be made available to the commission upon request. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  74. 18834.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    If a required report is not filed on time or is unsatisfactory, the executive officer or representative may inspect records, subpoena witnesses, and determine gross receipts and tax due.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18834. Whenever any person fails to make a report of a closed-circuit television showing of any contest or wrestling exhibition within the period prescribed by Section 18832, or whenever the report is unsatisfactory to the commission, the executive officer or his or her representative may examine or cause to be examined, the books and records of the permit holder or any other person, and subpoena and examine under oath those persons for the purposes of determining the total amount of the gross receipts of a closed-circuit television showing of any contest or wrestling exhibition and the amount of tax due pursuant to this chapter, which tax he or she may fix or determine as the result of the examination. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  75. 18835.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    If a permitholder does not pay tax due under this chapter within 30 days after notice, the commission may authorize the Attorney General to sue in superior court to collect the amount due, related fines, and attorney’s fees.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18835. If a permitholder fails to pay any tax ascertained to be due under this chapter, in addition to the costs of the examination under Section 18834, if any, within 30 days after receipt of notice by the executive officer, the commission may authorize the Attorney General to bring an action in superior court to collect the amount due, any fines authorized by this chapter and attorney’s fees. The action shall be speedily determined by the court and shall take precedence over all matters pending therein except criminal cases, applications for injunction, or other matters to which special precedence has been given by law. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1095, Sec. 14.)
  76. 18836.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    If someone is in default on tax due under this chapter, the commission may refuse to issue a permit.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18836. In case of default in the payment of any tax due under this chapter, the commission may refuse to issue a permit to any person so defaulting regardless of whether the application for the permit is made solely in the name of the person, or together with others. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  77. 18837.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    This article does not apply to cable television systems franchised under Section 53066 of the Government Code.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 13. Closed Circuit Telecast Revenue [18830 - 18837] ( Article 13 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18837. This article does not apply to a cable television’s system franchised under Section 53066 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  78. 18840.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may grant an unrestricted license, or a license with conditions, if it decides the applicant and related persons meet the public-interest and chapter-purpose criteria.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18840. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, if in the judgment of the commission the financial responsibility, experience, character and general fitness of an applicant for a license or renewal thereof, or any person connected with the applicant, are such that the participation of the applicant will be consistent with the public interest, convenience or necessity, and with the best interests of boxing and martial arts generally, and in conformity with the purposes of this chapter, and the rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the commission may grant an unrestricted license or issue a license subject to terms and conditions. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 18.)
  79. 18841.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Licenses under this chapter may be revoked, suspended, or put on probation for violations or attempted violations, and the superior court may review that action on questions of law only.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18841. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, licenses issued under this chapter may be revoked, suspended, or placed on probation under terms and conditions including, but not limited to, the making of restitution, for any violation or attempted violation of this chapter, any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, or for any cause for which a license may be denied. Such action shall be final, except that the propriety of such action is subject to review, upon questions of law only, by the superior court. The action of the commission shall stand unless and until reversed by the court. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  80. 18842.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may temporarily suspend a license in boxing or martial arts, and a suspended licensee may request a written hearing within 30 days.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18842. The commission, the executive officer and other employees duly authorized by the executive officer, shall have the power to suspend temporarily, any license until final determination by the commission when, in his or her opinion, the action is necessary to protect the public welfare or is in the best interest of boxing or martial arts. The suspension may be without advance hearing, but the suspended licensee may apply to the commission for a hearing on the matter to determine if the suspension should be modified or set aside. The application for a hearing shall be in writing and shall be received by the commission within 30 days after the date of suspension. Upon receipt of such written request, the commission shall set the matter for hearing within 30 days. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 19.)
  81. 18843.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may fine licensees for chapter or commission-rule violations, and may impose a special fine up to 40% of the total purse for a Section 18649 prohibited-substances violation. A licensee may request a written hearing within 30 days after notice of the fine.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18843. (a) In addition to its authority under other provisions of this chapter to take action against a licensee, the commission, its executive officer, or his or her duly authorized representative shall have the authority to assess fines not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules and regulations of the commission. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision, the commission may also assess a fine of up to 40 percent of the total purse for a violation of Section 18649 related to the use of prohibited substances. (c) Fines may be assessed without advance hearing, but the licensee may apply to the commission for a hearing on the matter if the fine should be modified or set aside. This application for a hearing shall be in writing and shall be received by the commission within 30 days after service of notice of the fine. Upon receipt of this written request, the commission shall set the matter for hearing within 30 days. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 5. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  82. 18844.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    If a licensee does not pay a fine within 30 days after notice, the commission may suspend or revoke the license and may authorize the Attorney General to sue to collect the amount owed and attorney’s fees.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18844. If a licensee fails to pay any fine assessed under this chapter within 30 days after receipt of notice by the executive officer, after time for appeal has passed or after action on an appeal by the commission, the commission may, without hearing, revoke or suspend the license held by the licensee and authorize the Attorney General to bring an action in superior court to collect the amount due and attorney’s fees. The action shall be speedily determined by the court and shall take precedence over all matters pending therein except criminal cases, applications for injunction, or other matters to which special precedence has been given by law. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  83. 18845.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission, its executive officer, or authorized staff may issue subpoenas and administer oaths; witnesses generally do not have to attend outside their county if the distance is 150 miles or more, unless a special order is endorsed on the subpoena; subpoena disobedience may be punished as contempt.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18845. (a) The commission, its executive officer, or any other employee duly authorized by the executive officer may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, giving of testimony, or the production of documents before the commission, any member thereof, the executive officer, or any other duly authorized employee with the same effect as if they were issued in an action in the superior court. They may also administer oaths in all matters appertaining to their duties or connected with the administration of the affairs of the commission. (b) No witness shall be obliged to attend at a place out of the county in which the witness resides unless the distance is less than 150 miles from the witness’s residence, except the commission or its designee may endorse on a subpoena an order requiring the attendance of such witness upon a showing that the testimony of such witness is material and necessary. (c) Disobedience of a subpoena may be punished as a contempt by the superior court. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 486, Sec. 7. (SB 1456) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  84. 18846.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission, its executive officer, or a duly authorized representative may issue subpoenas and administer oaths for matters connected to their duties and the commission’s administration.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18846. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission, its executive officer, or his or her duly authorized representative may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses or the production or examination of documents before the commission, any member thereof, its executive officer, or his or her duly authorized representative. The subpoenas shall have the same effect as if they were issued in an action in superior court. The persons may also administer oaths, in all matters appertaining to their duties, the enforcement of this chapter, or otherwise connected with the administration of the affairs of the commission. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  85. 18847.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Disobeying a subpoena issued under Section 18846 carries the same consequences and penalties as disobeying a subpoena in a superior court action.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18847. The disobedience of a subpoena issued under Section 18846 shall be attended by the same consequences and subject to the same penalties as if such disobedience occurred in an action in the superior court. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  86. 18848.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A promoter or matchmaker’s license can be disciplined if the person is found guilty of managing a boxer or martial arts fighter, directly or indirectly, without written approval from the commission.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18848. The license of any promoter or matchmaker found guilty of managing a boxer or martial arts fighter, either directly or indirectly, without written approval from the commission shall be subject to disciplinary action. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 20.)
  87. 18849.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Promoters and people with a proprietary interest in a promoter must not have a direct or indirect proprietary interest in a boxer or martial arts fighter competing on the promoter’s premises unless the commission gives written approval.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18849. No promoter, nor any person having a proprietary interest in the promoter, shall have, either directly or indirectly, any proprietary interest in a boxer or martial arts fighter competing on the premises owned, leased, or rented by the promoter without written approval from the commission. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 21.)
  88. 18850.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A boxer or martial arts fighter who competes while under suspension loses their license, and a licensee who helps that violation may face disciplinary action.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18850. (a) Any boxer or martial arts fighter who participates in a contest or match while under suspension by the commission, or any other recognized commission, shall have his or her license revoked. (b) Any licensee who, directly or indirectly, aids or abets a boxer or martial arts fighter in violation of this section shall be subject to disciplinary action. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 757, Sec. 22.)
  89. 18851.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A manager of a boxer or martial arts fighter must keep an accurate annual record of specified contest-related amounts and support it with documentation.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18851. A manager of a boxer or martial arts fighter shall maintain an accurate annual record showing all of the following with respect to each contest in which the boxer or martial arts fighter has participated: (a) Training expenses. (b) Amount of money actually paid to the contestant. (c) Amount of money which the manager received from the purse. (d) Amount of money owed to the manager by the contestant. The manager’s record shall be supported by documentation, shall be made available to both the fighter under contract and the commission upon request, and shall be kept in the manager’s possession for a period of five years from the transaction. (Added by renumbering Section 18852 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 6. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  90. 18852.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A fighter cannot be paid before a contest. A promoter may advance money to the fighter before the contest only with the commission’s written approval, and the advance is capped at $1,000 plus necessary transportation and living expenses, subject to a 20% of purse limit for the advance amount.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18852. No fighter shall be paid before a contest, except that a promoter may, with the written approval of the commission, advance to the fighter before the contest, up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) plus any necessary transportation and living expenses. However, such advance, except necessary transportation and living expenses, shall not exceed 20 percent of the fighter’s purse. (Added by renumbering Section 18853 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 7. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  91. 18853.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Payment to a fighter or the fighter’s manager is not allowed unless an authorized commission representative is present.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18853. No fighter, nor his or her manager, shall be paid for the services of the fighter except in the presence of an authorized commission representative. The commission representative shall report to the executive officer any payment made contrary to the provisions of the contract on file with the commission. (Added by renumbering Section 18854 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 8. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  92. 18854.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    An official who fails to enforce the act or the commission’s rules and regulations can face disciplinary action.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18854. Any official who fails to enforce the provisions of this act or the commission’s rules and regulations shall be subject to disciplinary action. (Added by renumbering Section 18855 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 9. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  93. 18855.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must recognize and enforce certain boxing and martial arts contracts, and contracts generally must use commission-approved printed forms unless entered into in another jurisdiction.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18855. The commission shall recognize and enforce contracts between boxers or martial arts fighters and managers and between boxers or martial arts fighters and licensed clubs. Contracts shall be executed on printed forms approved by the commission. The commission may recognize or enforce a contract not on its printed form if entered into in another jurisdiction. No other contract or agreement may be recognized or enforced by the commission. All disputes between the parties to the contract, including the validity of the contract, shall be arbitrated by the commission pursuant to the provisions of the contract. Subject to Section 227 of Title 4 of the California Code of Regulations, a person who seeks arbitration of a contract shall send a written request to the commission’s headquarters and to the office of the Attorney General. The commission may seek cost recovery related to arbitration proceedings from the parties subject to the proceedings. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 10. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  94. 18856.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission, its executive officer, or an authorized representative may order a promoter to withhold certain contest funds, and the promoter must turn withheld money over to the commission on demand.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18856. (a) The commission, the executive officer, or authorized representative shall have power to order a promoter to withhold any purse, any part thereof, any receipts or other funds owing or payable to any contestant, or the share thereof of any manager, if, in his or her judgment, it should appear that the contestant is not competing honestly, or is intentionally not competing to the best of his or her ability, or if it should appear that the contestant, manager, or any seconds have violated any provision of this act, or the rules and regulations adopted by the commission. (b) Any purse, or portion thereof, so withheld, shall be delivered by the promoter to the commission upon demand. Any contestant claiming the money withheld shall within 10 days after the end of the contest apply in writing to the commission for a hearing, the commission shall fix a date for the hearing, and after the hearing determines the disposition to be made of the money held by the commission. (c) If no application for a hearing is filed within the time prescribed the commission shall meet and determine the disposition to be made of the money held by the commission. (d) This section does not apply to any exhibition where the participants are not competing to the best of their ability. (Added by renumbering Section 18860 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 11. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  95. 18857.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission, executive officer, or an authorized representative may order a promoter to hold back 10% of a contestant’s purse if the contestant’s manager does not provide an itemized expense statement.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18857. The commission, the executive officer, or authorized representative shall have the power to order a promoter to withhold 10 percent of the total purse payable to a contestant if the manager of the contestant does not present an itemized statement of expenses incurred in connection with the contest. The money so withheld shall be paid to the commission and held in trust for payment to the contestant or his or her manager, upon presentation by the manager to the commission of the itemized statement of expenses. (Added by renumbering Section 18861 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 12. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  96. 18858.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A licensee may not directly or indirectly take part in, help, or support a sham or fake contest or match; violations may lead to disciplinary action. The section does not apply to exhibitions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18858. Any licensee who directly or indirectly holds, participates in, aids, or abets any sham or fake contest or match shall be subject to disciplinary action. This section does not apply to any exhibition. (Added by renumbering Section 18865 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 13. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  97. 18859.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may review criminal history information and require applicants to submit fingerprints. The Department of Justice must forward and retain fingerprint sets when the commission requests it.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18859. (a) The commission shall have the authority to obtain and review criminal history information to determine whether an applicant or licensee has been convicted of any offense or has been arrested for any offense for which disposition is still pending. A conviction, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to an offense, may be cause to deny an application or take disciplinary action against a licensee dependent on the relevancy of the offense to the licensed activity. (b) The commission may require applicants to submit two sets of fingerprints which shall be furnished to the Department of Justice. Upon the request of the commission, the Department of Justice shall submit one set of the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to obtain a copy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s record and shall retain one set to search the California criminal history system. (Added by renumbering Section 18868 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 14. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  98. 18860.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    Local counties, cities, and city and counties are allowed to prohibit holding or participating in contests, matches, or exhibitions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 14. Administrative Enforcement [18840 - 18860] ( Article 14 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18860. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any county, city, or city and county from prohibiting the holding or participating in any contest, match, or exhibition. (Added by renumbering Section 18869 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 15. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  99. 18870.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    People or promoters covered by this chapter must not hold, help hold, or try to hold any contest, match, or exhibition without first getting the required license or permit.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18870. Any person or promoter to whom this chapter applies who directly or indirectly holds, aids or abets, or attempts to hold, aid or abet the holding of, any contest, match or exhibition without first having obtained a license or permit therefor under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1095, Sec. 15.)
  100. 18871.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A contestant must stop participating in a professional or amateur contest or match once an official or authorized commission representative orders the contest stopped.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18871. Any contestant who continues to participate in a professional or amateur contest or match after an order to stop the contest is given by an official, or authorized representative of the commission, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  101. 18872.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A promoter must not destroy, or help destroy, tickets or ticket stubs for a contest, match, or exhibition within six months after the event unless the commission gives written authorization.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18872. Any promoter who directly or indirectly destroys, or aids and abets in the destruction of, any ticket or ticket stub to a contest, match, or exhibition within six months after the event without written authorization from the commission is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  102. 18873.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A person must not throw any object at the ring during a contest, match, or exhibition.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18873. Any person who throws any object at the ring during a contest, match, or exhibition is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  103. 18878.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A person who violates any provision of this chapter commits a misdemeanor.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870 - 18878] ( Article 15 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18878. Any person who otherwise violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  104. 18880.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    This article applies only to professional boxers licensed under this chapter and explains why boxer benefits are part of the regulatory scheme.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18880. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) That professional athletes licensed under this chapter, as a group, for many reasons, do not retain their earnings, and are often injured or destitute, or both, and unable to take proper care of themselves, whether financially or otherwise, and that the enactment of this article is to serve a public purpose by making provisions for a needy group to insure a modicum of financial security for professional athletes. (2) Athletes licensed under this chapter may suffer extraordinary disabilities in the normal course of their trade. These may include acute and chronic traumatic brain injuries, resulting from multiple concussions as well as from repeated exposure to a large number of subconcussive punches, eye injuries, including retinal tears, holes, and detachments, and other neurological impairments. (3) The pension plan of the commission is part of the state’s health and safety regulatory scheme, designed to protect boxers licensed under this chapter from the health-related hazards of their trade. The pension plan addresses those health and safety needs, recognizing the disability and health maintenance expenses those needs may require. (4) The regulatory system of California is interrelated with the conduct of the trade in every jurisdiction. Athletes licensed under this chapter participate in contests in other states and many athletes who are based in those other jurisdictions may participate in California on a single-event basis. (5) The outcomes and natures of fights in other jurisdictions are relevant to California regulatory jurisdiction and are routinely monitored for health and safety reasons, so that, for example, a knockout of an athlete licensed under this chapter in another jurisdiction is paid appropriate heed with respect to establishing a waiting period before that athlete may commence fighting in California. (6) The monitoring of other jurisdictions is an integral part of the health and safety of California athletes licensed under this chapter due to the interstate nature of the trade, and therefore the regulatory scheme for contests and athletes under this chapter should reflect this accordingly. (b) The provisions of this article pertain only to professional boxers licensed under this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 465, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  105. 18881.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must create a pension plan for professional boxers and set how it will be financed.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18881. (a) The commission shall, consistent with the purposes of this article, establish a pension plan for professional boxers who engage in boxing contests in this state. (b) (1) The commission shall, consistent with the purposes of this article, establish the method by which the pension plan will be financed, including those who shall contribute to the financing of the pension plan. (2) The method of financing the pension plan shall include an assessment in the amount of one dollar ($1) on each ticket sold for a professional boxing contest held in the state, up to a maximum contribution of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per contest. (3) The method for financing the pension plan may include a contribution by boxers, managers, promoters, or any one or more of these persons, in an amount sufficient to finance the pension plan. (c) Any pension plan established by the commission shall be actuarially sound. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 486, Sec. 8. (SB 1456) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  106. 18882.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission controls and manages the Boxers’ Pension Fund, and certain payments, deposits, transfers, investments, and reporting duties must follow the rules in this section.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18882. (a) At the time of payment of the fee required by Section 18824, a promoter shall pay to the commission all amounts scheduled for contribution to the pension plan. If the commission, in its discretion, requires pursuant to Section 18881, that contributions to the pension plan be made by the boxer and his or her manager, those contributions shall be made at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission. (b) All contributions to finance the pension plan shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to the Boxers’ Pension Fund, which is hereby created. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13340 of the Government Code, all moneys in the Boxers’ Pension Fund are hereby continuously appropriated to be used exclusively for the purposes and administration of the pension plan. (c) The Boxers’ Pension Fund is a retirement fund, and no moneys within it shall be deposited or transferred to the General Fund. (d) The commission has exclusive control of all funds in the Boxers’ Pension Fund. No transfer or disbursement in any amount from this fund shall be made except upon the authorization of the commission and for the purpose and administration of the pension plan. (e) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the commission or its designee shall invest the money contained in the Boxers’ Pension Fund according to the same standard of care as provided in Section 16040 of the Probate Code. The commission has exclusive control over the investment of all moneys in the Boxers’ Pension Fund. Except as otherwise prohibited or restricted by law, the commission may invest the moneys in the fund through the purchase, holding, or sale of any investment, financial instrument, or financial transaction that the commission in its informed opinion determines is prudent. (f) The administrative costs associated with investing, managing, and distributing the Boxers’ Pension Fund shall be limited to no more than 2 percent of the corpus of the fund. Diligence shall be exercised by administrators in order to lower the fund’s expense ratio as far below 2 percent as feasible and appropriate. The commission shall report to the Legislature on the impact of this provision during the next regularly scheduled sunset review. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 370, Sec. 19. (SB 309) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  107. 18884.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    A promoter may add a designated donation amount to boxing ticket prices, but is not required to; if added, it must be on all tickets and is not subject to certain deductions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18884. (a) A promoter may, but is not required to, add to the price of each ticket sold for a professional boxing contest, an amount specifically designated on the ticket for contribution as a donation, either or both, to the pension plan established pursuant to Section 18881. The additional amount shall not be subject to the admissions tax required by Section 18824 or any other deductions. Nothing in this section shall authorize the addition of such amounts to less than all the tickets sold for the professional boxing contest involved. The promoter shall pay additional contributions collected in accordance with Section 18881. (b) Any additional contributions received pursuant to this section shall not be considered to offset any of the contributions required by the commission under Section 18881. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)
  108. 18887.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission may, in its discretion, award a covered boxer a medical early retirement benefit from the boxer’s pension plan account.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 16. Boxer Benefits [18880 - 18887] ( Article 16 added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2. ) ## 18887. In addition to any other form in which retirement benefits may be distributed under the pension plan, the commission may, in its discretion, award to a covered boxer a medical early retirement benefit in the amount contained in the covered boxers’ pension plan account at the time the commission makes this award and in the manner provided in the regulations governing the boxers’ pension plan. This benefit shall be in lieu of a pension. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 377, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  109. 18888.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    This section states the Legislature’s findings supporting the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund for licensed professional athletes.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Many Californians find a need, purpose, and great benefit in participating in combat sports. (b) That professional athletes licensed under this chapter, as a group, for many reasons, do not retain their earnings, and are often injured or destitute, or both, and unable to take proper care of themselves, whether financially or otherwise, and that the enactment of this article is to serve a public purpose by making provisions for a needy group to insure a modicum of financial security for professional athletes. (c) Athletes licensed under this chapter may suffer extraordinary disabilities in the normal course of their trade. These may include acute and chronic traumatic brain injuries, resulting from multiple concussions as well as from repeated exposure to a large number of subconcussive punches and kicks, eye injuries, including retinal tears, holes, and detachments, and other neurological impairments. (d) The retirement benefit plan of the commission is part of the state’s health and safety regulatory scheme, designed to protect professional athletes, including mixed martial artists, licensed under this chapter from the health-related hazards of their trade. The retirement benefit plan addresses those health and safety needs, recognizing the disability and health maintenance expenses those needs may require. (e) The regulatory system of California is interrelated with the conduct of the trade in every jurisdiction. Athletes licensed under this chapter participate in contests in other states and many athletes who are based in those other jurisdictions may participate in California on a single-event basis. (f) The outcomes and natures of fights in other jurisdictions are relevant to California regulatory jurisdiction and are routinely monitored for health and safety reasons, so that, for example, a knockout of an athlete licensed under this chapter in another jurisdiction is paid appropriate heed with respect to establishing a waiting period before that athlete may commence fighting in California. (g) The monitoring of other jurisdictions is an integral part of the health and safety of California athletes licensed under this chapter due to the interstate nature of the trade, and therefore the regulatory scheme for contests and athletes under this chapter should reflect this accordingly. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  110. 18888.1.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the article on the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.1. For purposes of this article: (a) “Beneficiary” means a person entitled under this article to receive benefits after the death of a participating martial artist. (b) “Martial artist” means a licensed professional mixed martial artist, licensed professional kickboxer, licensed professional Muay Thai fighter, or athlete licensed by the commission other than a boxer. (c) “Mixed martial arts contest” shall mean a professional martial arts contest approved by the commission, including kickboxing and Muay Thai, other than boxing. (d) “MMA Fund” means the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund created pursuant to Section 18888.2. (e) “Participating martial artist” means a martial artist who participates in a commission-sanctioned contest in the state on or after January 1, 2024, and who is, or may become, eligible to receive a benefit under this article or whose beneficiary may be eligible to receive that benefit. (f) “Regular account” means the account maintained by the commission, or its designee, on the records of the MMA Fund for each participating martial artist representing allocations of contributions, adjusted for withdrawals, income, expenses, and released and unrealized gains and losses attributable thereto. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  111. 18888.10.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    The MMA Fund can be administered only if enough collected funds are available and those funds do not take away from money already used for the commission’s existing functions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.10. (a) The administration of the MMA Fund shall be contingent upon the availability of funds collected pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 18888.2, which do not divert or detract from funds currently utilized to fund existing functions of the commission. (b) In the absence of funding adequate to meet the requirements of this article, this article does not impose any obligations upon the department, the commission, or the MMA Fund. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  112. 18888.11.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    This section says the article does not create a liability for the General Fund, and the General Fund must not be used to pay or offset liabilities of the MMA Fund.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.11. This article shall not be construed to create a liability on the General Fund, and the General Fund shall not be used to offset or fund any liabilities attributed to the operation of the MMA Fund. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  113. 18888.12.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    Money collected under this article may not be used to pay boxer benefits under Article 16.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.12. Moneys collected pursuant to this article shall not be used to fund boxer benefits under Article 16 (commencing with Section 18880). (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  114. 18888.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    The commission must create the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund and set how it will be financed.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.2. (a) The commission shall, consistent with the purposes of this article, establish the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund for martial artists who engage in mixed martial arts contests in this state. (b) (1) The commission shall, consistent with the purposes of this article, establish the method by which the MMA Fund will be financed, including those who shall contribute to the financing of the MMA Fund. (2) The method of financing the MMA Fund shall include any of the following: (A) (i) An assessment in the amount of one dollar ($1) on each ticket sold for a professional mixed martial arts contest held in the state. (ii) The commission may raise, by regulation, the assessment authorized by this subparagraph to an amount not greater than two dollars ($2) per ticket. (B) Revenue through the sale of special interest license plates and other commission-branded items, including, but not limited to, sport paraphernalia and souvenirs. (C) Contributions by martial artists, managers, promoters, or any one or more of these persons, in an amount sufficient to finance the MMA Fund. (c) The MMA Fund shall be actuarially sound. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  115. 18888.3.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    Promoters must pay MMA Fund contributions to the commission when the Section 18824 fee is paid, and the commission may require martial artists and managers to make contributions on its schedule.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.3. (a) At the time of payment of the fee required by Section 18824, a promoter shall pay to the commission all amounts scheduled for contribution to the MMA Fund. If the commission, in its discretion, requires, pursuant to Section 18888.2, that contributions to the MMA Fund be made by the martial artist and the martial artist’s manager, those contributions shall be made at the time and in the manner prescribed by the commission. (b) All contributions to finance the MMA Fund shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund, which is hereby created. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all moneys in the MMA Fund are continuously appropriated to be used exclusively for the purposes and administration of the MMA Fund. (c) Contributions to finance the MMA Fund shall be allocated to each participating martial artist’s regular account on the last day of the MMA Fund year pursuant to both of the following requirements: (1) Fifty percent of the contributions for the MMA Fund year shall be allocated among the regular accounts of participating martial artists as of the last day of the MMA Fund year in the proportion that each martial artist’s scheduled rounds fought for the MMA Fund year bears to the total scheduled rounds fought in the MMA Fund year. (2) Fifty percent of the contributions for the MMA Fund year shall be allocated among the regular accounts of participating martial artists as of the last day of the MMA Fund year in the proportion that each martial artist’s total purses for the MMA Fund years bears to the total purses for all fights fought by participating martial artists in the MMA Fund year. (d) If a participating martial artist fails to become vested in the amount credited to the participating martial artist’s regular account before the participating martial artist’s death, the regular account shall be forfeited and reallocated to each participating martial artist’s regular account on the last day of the MMA Fund year pursuant to both of the following: (1) Fifty percent of the allocable forfeiture account shall be allocated among all regular accounts as of the last day of the MMA Fund year in the proportion that each regular account bears to the total regular accounts. (2) Fifty percent of the allocable forfeiture account shall be added to the contributions for the MMA Fund year and shall be allocated among the regular accounts of participating martial artists who have fought in the current MMA Fund year according to the formula prescribed in subdivision (c). (e) The MMA Fund is a retirement fund, and moneys within it shall not be deposited or transferred to the General Fund. (f) The commission has exclusive control of all funds in the MMA Fund. A transfer or disbursement in any amount from the MMA Fund shall not be made except upon the authorization of the commission and for the purpose and administration of the MMA Fund. (g) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the commission or its designee shall invest the money contained in the MMA Fund according to the same standard of care as provided in Section 16040 of the Probate Code. The commission has exclusive control over the investment of all moneys in the MMA Fund. Except as otherwise prohibited or restricted by law, the commission may invest the moneys in the MMA Fund through the purchase, holding, or sale of any investment, financial instrument, or financial transaction that the commission in its informed opinion determines is prudent. (h) The administrative costs associated with investing, managing, and distributing the MMA Fund shall be limited to no more than 2 percent of the corpus of the MMA Fund. Diligence shall be exercised by administrators in order to lower the MMA Fund’s expense ratio as far below 2 percent as feasible and appropriate. The commission shall report to the Legislature on the impact of this provision during the next regularly scheduled sunset review. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  116. 18888.4.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    A promoter may add a designated MMA Fund contribution to each ticket price, but if it does so, the promoter must pay the collected contributions as required by Section 18888.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.4. (a) A promoter may, but is not required to, add to the price of each ticket sold for a professional mixed martial arts contest an amount specifically designated on the ticket for contribution or as a donation, either or both, to the MMA Fund. The additional amount shall not be subject to the admissions tax required by Section 18824 or any other deductions. This subdivision does not authorize the addition of those amounts to less than all the tickets sold for the professional mixed martial arts contest involved. The promoter shall pay additional contributions collected in accordance with Section 18888.2. (b) Any additional contributions received pursuant to this section shall not be considered to offset any of the contributions required by the commission under Section 18888.2. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  117. 18888.5.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    A participating martial artist cannot get regular-account distribution from the MMA Fund until age 50, but the commission may award an early retirement benefit for certain needs to a vested participant under 50.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.5. (a) After the participating martial artist has vested in the MMA Fund, the participating martial artist shall not be entitled to distribution of the funds held in the participating martial artist’s regular account until the participating martial artist is at least 50 years of age. (b) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the commission may, in its discretion, award to a participating martial artist, who has vested in the MMA Fund but is younger than 50 years old, an early retirement benefit for vocational, education, training, or medical need in the amount contained in the participating martial artist’s regular account at the time the commission makes this award and in the manner provided in the regulations governing the MMA Fund. (2) Upon distribution of the early retirement benefit authorized by paragraph (1) to the participating martial artist, the participating martial artist’s regular account shall be closed, and the participating martial artist shall not receive, or otherwise be eligible for, any further contributions to the regular account or retirement benefits from the MMA Fund. (3) Notwithstanding any other law, information submitted by or to a participating martial artist pursuant to this subdivision shall be confidential and not subject to public disclosure unless any of the following applies: (A) The martial artist, in writing, waives the confidentiality of information submitted to the commission. (B) The information is disclosed pursuant to a lawfully issued subpoena. (C) The information is disclosed pursuant to a written request from a government agency responsible for the enforcement of civil or criminal laws or the professional licensing of individuals that is conducting an investigation about the person who submitted the information to the commission. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  118. 18888.6.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    This section requires the commission to notify licensees about MMA Fund enrollment, determine benefit eligibility, and inform vested participating martial artists about their benefits. It also lets participating martial artists name beneficiaries, requires written beneficiary designations, and protects MMA Fund assets and confidential forms with limited disclosure exceptions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.6. (a) At the time of initial licensure pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 18640), the commission shall notify the licensee of the licensee’s enrollment in the MMA Fund. (b) A participating martial artist shall become vested in the amount credited to the participating martial artist’s regular account when the participating martial artist has fought in at least 39 scheduled rounds in a commission-sanctioned professional mixed martial arts contest held in the state. (c) (1) The commission shall determine the eligibility of a martial artist to receive benefits from the MMA Fund based upon information gathered for the commission by the commission staff. (2) A determination made pursuant to this subdivision shall be conclusive and binding on all persons. (3) A misrepresentation by a martial artist, manager, promoter, or beneficiary shall be grounds for the denial, suspension, or discontinuance of benefits, in whole or in part, or for the cancellation or recovery of benefit payments made due to the commission’s reliance on the misrepresentation. (d) The commission, or its designee, shall notify any participating martial artist of all of the following when the right to receive benefits from the MMA Fund vests in that martial artist: (1) The date upon which the right to receive the benefits from the MMA Fund vests in the participating martial artist and the dollar amount of the benefits that have accrued as of that date. (2) The date upon which the participating martial artist will first be able to receive benefits from the MMA Fund or will first be able to convert all, or a portion of, those benefits to an early medical or early vocational retirement benefit. (3) The procedure by which the participating martial artist will be able to claim benefits from the MMA Fund. (4) The procedure by which the participating martial artist will be annually notified of the value of the accrued benefits beginning after the date upon which the right to receive the benefits from the MMA Fund vests in the martial artist. (5) The ability of the participating martial artist to designate, pursuant to subdivision (e), one or more beneficiaries of the martial artist’s benefits from the MMA Fund upon the death of the martial artist. (e) (1) (A) A participating martial artist may designate one or more beneficiaries of the martial artist’s benefits from the MMA Fund upon the death of the participating martial artist. (B) A married participating martial artist and that person’s spouse shall both designate any nonspouse beneficiary or beneficiaries. (2) A beneficiary designation made pursuant to this subdivision shall be made in writing on a form provided by the commission, or its designee, and shall include the beneficiary’s name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and relationship to the martial artist. (3) A participating martial artist shall be responsible for updating the martial artist’s and beneficiary’s personal information before distribution of a retirement benefit pursuant to this article. (f) If a participating martial artist fails to become vested in the amount credited to the participating martial artist’s regular account before the participating martial artist’s death, the regular account shall be forfeited and reallocated in accordance with subdivision (d) of Section 18888.3. (g) (1) (A) Except as otherwise specifically permitted by law, the assets and benefits of the MMA Fund shall not be subject to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, or charge. (B) An anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, or charge made in violation of this paragraph shall be null and void. (2) The assets and benefits of the MMA Fund shall not be subject to the debts, contracts, liabilities, or torts of the person entitled to those benefits. (h) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, except as provided in paragraph (2), a form submitted by a participating martial artist to the commission or its designee pursuant to this section, including a beneficiary designation, shall be confidential and not subject to public disclosure unless the martial artist, in writing, waives the confidentiality. (2) A form described by paragraph (1), or information contained therein, may be disclosed in response to any of the following: (A) A lawfully issued subpoena. (B) A written request from a government agency responsible for the enforcement of civil or criminal laws or the professional licensing of individuals that is conducting an investigation about the person who submitted the form to the commission. (C) A request for information made pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1798.24 of the Civil Code from an individual whose personal information is provided in the form. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  119. 18888.7.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    The commission may decide to hold a hearing or send the matter to an administrative law judge, and if it does, the hearing must follow Government Code Chapter 5 rules, with Section 11508 excluded, and occur at a time and place the commission sets.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.7. (a) (1) The commission may, in its discretion, hold a hearing, or assign the matter to an administrative law judge for a hearing, for the purpose of determining a question presented to it involving a right, benefit, or obligation of a person under this article. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to an eligibility determination made pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 18888.6. (b) If a hearing is held pursuant to this section, the proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, except that Section 11508 of the Government Code shall not apply, and the hearing shall be held at the time and place determined by the commission. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  120. 18888.8.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    A claim by a participating martial artist against the commission over administration of the MMA Fund must be filed in Sacramento County and is subject to the Government Claims Act.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.8. A claim by a participating martial artist against the commission arising from the administration of the MMA Fund shall be brought in the County of Sacramento and shall be subject to the Government Claims Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section 810) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code). (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  121. 18888.9.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. )

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    The commission may adopt regulations for this article.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600 - 18888.12] ( Heading of Chapter 2 renumbered from Chapter 8 by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 6. ) ## ARTICLE 17. Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund [18888 - 18888.12] ( Article 17 added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. ) ## 18888.9. The commission may adopt regulations to implement, interpret, or make specific this article. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 466, Sec. 1. (AB 1136) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  122. 18890.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.3. Online Child Care Job Posting Services [18890 - 18890.6] ( Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “online child care job posting service” and “background check service provider” for this chapter.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.3. Online Child Care Job Posting Services [18890 - 18890.6] ( Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. ) ## 18890. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Online child care job posting service” means any person or business that provides or offers to provide child care providers. (b) “Background check service provider” means any person or business that provides or offers to provide background check services. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. (AB 2036) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  123. 18890.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.3. Online Child Care Job Posting Services [18890 - 18890.6] ( Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. )

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    Online child care job posting services must post specific informational statements and, if they offer background checks, provide a one-click written description link on provider profiles.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.3. Online Child Care Job Posting Services [18890 - 18890.6] ( Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. ) ## 18890.2. (a) (1) An online child care job posting service that provides online information about potential child care providers who are not required to be licensed in California shall include the following statement on its Internet Web site in California, which shall be accessible no more than one click away from the providers’ profile: “Trustline is California’s official background check for license-exempt child care providers (i.e. babysitters and nannies) and the only authorized screening program in California with access to fingerprint records at the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and access to the California Child Abuse Central Index. The Trustline registry toll-free telephone number is 1–800–822–8490.” (2) An online child care job posting service that provides online information in California about potential child care providers who are required to be licensed in California shall include the following statement on its Internet Web site in California, which shall be accessible no more than one click away from the providers’ profile: “Pursuant to Section 1596.859 of the Health and Safety Code, parents have the right to receive information regarding any substantiated or inconclusive complaint about licensed child care providers. That information is public and can be acquired by visiting the California Department of Social Services’ Internet Web site at “www.ccld.ca.gov.”” (b) If the online child care job posting service provides access to a background check for the child care providers listed on its Internet Web site in California, it shall provide, by means of a one-click link on each California child care provider profile for which background checks are offered, the written description of the background check provided to it, as described in subdivision (c). (c) Background check service providers that provide background checks for online child care job posting services in California shall provide to the online child care job posting services a written description of the background checks conducted that includes at a minimum: (1) A detailed description of what is included in the background check. (2) A chart that lists each county in California and the databases that are checked for each county, including the following information for each database, as applicable: (A) The source of the data, the name of the database used, and a brief description of the data included in the database. (B) The date range of the oldest data and the most recent data included. (C) How often the information is updated. (D) How the databases are checked (by name, social security number, fingerprints, etc.). (E) A list of the counties for which no data is available. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. (AB 2036) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  124. 18890.4.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.3. Online Child Care Job Posting Services [18890 - 18890.6] ( Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. )

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    A covered service provider may face a $1,000 civil penalty for each offense if it fails to comply with this chapter.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.3. Online Child Care Job Posting Services [18890 - 18890.6] ( Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. ) ## 18890.4. (a) An online child care job posting service or background check service provider that fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter may be liable for a civil penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense. The Attorney General, a city attorney, or a county counsel may bring an action to impose a civil penalty pursuant to this section after doing both of the following: (1) Providing the online job posting service or background check service provider with reasonable notice of noncompliance. The notice shall inform the online job posting service or background check service provider that it will be subject to a civil penalty if it does not correct the violation within 30 days from the date the notice is sent to the online job posting service or background check service provider. (2) Verifying that the violation was not corrected within the 30-day period described in paragraph (1). (b) The civil penalty shall be deposited into the General Fund if the action is brought by the Attorney General. If the action is brought by a city attorney, the civil penalty shall be paid to the treasurer of the city in which the judgment is entered. If the action is brought by a county counsel, the civil penalty shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment is entered. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. (AB 2036) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  125. 18890.6.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.3. Online Child Care Job Posting Services [18890 - 18890.6] ( Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. )

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    An injured person may sue an online child care job posting service or background check service provider for damages if there was a willful violation of this chapter.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.3. Online Child Care Job Posting Services [18890 - 18890.6] ( Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. ) ## 18890.6. (a) In addition to the authority granted to the Attorney General, a city attorney, or a county counsel in Section 18890.4, an individual damaged by a willful violation of the provisions of this chapter may bring a civil cause of action against an online child care job posting service or background check service provider for damages, including, but not limited to, general damages, special damages, and punitive damages. (b) The court in an action pursuant to this section may award equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction, costs, and any other relief the court deems proper. (c) The rights and remedies provided in this chapter are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 497, Sec. 1. (AB 2036) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  126. 18895.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [18895 - 18895.2] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter is known as the Miller-Ayala Athlete Agents Act and may be cited by that name.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [18895 - 18895.2] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18895. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Miller-Ayala Athlete Agents Act. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  127. 18895.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [18895 - 18895.2] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines key terms used in the athlete agents chapter.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [18895 - 18895.2] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18895.2. The following definitions govern the construction of this chapter: (a) “Agent contract” means any contract or agreement pursuant to which a person authorizes or empowers an athlete agent to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the person with one or more professional sports teams or organizations for the employment of the person by one or more professional sports teams or organizations, or to negotiate or solicit on behalf of the person for the employment of the person as a professional athlete. (b) (1) “Athlete agent” means any person who, directly or indirectly, recruits or solicits an athlete to enter into any agent contract, endorsement contract, financial services contract, or professional sports services contract, or for compensation procures, offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for any person with a professional sports team or organization or as a professional athlete. (2) (A) “Athlete agent” does not include a person licensed as an attorney, dealer in securities, financial planner, insurance agent, real estate broker or sales agent, or tax consultant, or other professional person, when the professional person offers or provides the type of services customarily provided by that profession, except and solely to the extent that the professional person also recruits or solicits an athlete to enter into any agent contract, endorsement contract, or professional sports services contract, or for compensation procures, offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for any person with a professional sports team or organization or as a professional athlete. (B) “Athlete agent” also does not include any person acting solely on behalf of a professional sports team or organization. (C) “Athlete agent” also does not include a talent agency as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 1700.4 of the Labor Code and licensed by the Labor Commissioner pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1700) of Part 6 of Division 2 of the Labor Code, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph. “Athlete agent” includes a talent agency that (i) directly or indirectly recruits or solicits a student athlete to enter into an agent contract, endorsement contract, financial services contract, or professional sports services contract, or (ii) for compensation, procures, offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for any person to perform on-field play with a professional sports team or organization. (3) Sections 18896.6, 18897.6, and 18897.63 do not apply to an individual acting as an athlete agent solely for their spouse, child, foster child, ward, or grandchild. (c) “Employment as a professional athlete” includes employment pursuant to an endorsement contract or a professional sports services contract. (d) “Endorsement contract” means any contract or agreement pursuant to which a person is employed or receives remuneration for any value or utility that the person may have because of publicity, reputation, fame, or following obtained because of athletic ability or performance. (e) “Financial services” means the making or execution of an investment or other financial decision, or counseling as to a financial decision. (f) “Negotiate” includes any contact on behalf of any athlete with a professional sports team or organization or on behalf of any person with any other person who employs or potentially may employ the person as a professional athlete, regardless of whether the contact is made in person, in writing, electronically, through representatives or employees, or in any other manner. “Negotiate” also includes being present during any discussion of an endorsement contract or professional sports services contract with representatives of the professional sports team or organization or potential or actual employer. (g) “Person” means any individual, company, corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, or their agents or employees. (h) “Professional sports services contract” means any contract or agreement pursuant to which a person is employed or agrees to render services as a player on a professional sports team or organization or as a professional athlete. (i) (1) “Student athlete” means any individual admitted to or enrolled as a student, in an elementary or secondary school, college, university, or other educational institution if the student participates, or has informed the institution of an intention to participate, as an athlete in a sports program where the sports program is engaged in competition with other educational institutions. (2) “Student athlete” does not include any person who has entered into a valid agent contract, a valid endorsement contract, or a valid professional sports services contract, unless that contract is entered into in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 18897.73. (3) “Student athlete” does not include any student of a college or university whose eligibility to participate in an intercollegiate sport has terminated, as determined by the governing body of the state or national association for the promotion and regulation of intercollegiate athletics of which the student’s college or university is a member. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 222, Sec. 2. (AB 1518) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  128. 18896.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents must file specified information with the Secretary of State before starting or continuing athlete agent business, using the form the Secretary of State prescribes.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. ) ## 18896. To assist enforcement of this chapter, each athlete agent, prior to engaging in or carrying on the business of athlete agent, shall file the following information with the Secretary of State, in the form that the Secretary of State shall prescribe, concerning the athlete agent and each individual acting as an athlete agent within a firm, company, or partnership: (a) The name, residence address, social security number, and driver’s license number. (b) The street and address number of all locations where the business of the athlete agent is to be conducted. (c) The name and business address of a designated agent in California for service of process, as required by Section 18897.83. (d) All businesses or occupations engaged in for the two years immediately preceding the date of filing. (e) Any convictions for any of the following: (1) A felony. (2) A misdemeanor involving a violation of this chapter, or Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1500) of Part 6 of Division 2 of the Labor Code as repealed by Chapter 857 of the Statutes of 1996, or the law of any other state governing athlete agents. (3) Fraud, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, or misappropriation of property. (f) (1) The name of the insurer providing the security required by Section 18897.87, and the amount of that insurance coverage, if the athlete agent provides some or all of that security in the manner required by subdivision (a) of Section 18897.87. (2) The value and specific location of the security required by Section 18897.87, if the athlete agent provides some or all of that security in the manner required by subdivision (b) of Section 18897.87. (g) Any appearances before any disciplinary or professional board, association, secretary, committee, or other entity as a result of disciplinary charges or other allegations of misconduct against the athlete agent or individual, and the outcome of those proceedings. (h) Whether or not any student athlete or any educational institution has been sanctioned, suspended, or declared ineligible to participate in one or more interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic events in any proceeding arising from, or related to, the actions of the athlete agent. (i) All past and present persons on behalf of whom the athlete agent or individual has acted as an athlete agent. (j) The names of any players’ associations with whom the athlete agent is registered. (k) At least three references. (l) Affidavits or certificate or completion of any and all formal training or practical experience in any of the following specific areas: contracts, contract negotiation, complaint resolution, arbitration, or civil resolution of contract disputes. (m) The names and residence addresses of all persons financially interested in the operation of the business of the athlete agent, whether as employees, partners, investors, associates, or profit sharers, or in any other manner. (n) A schedule of fees to be charged and collected in the conduct of the athlete agent business. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  129. 18896.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. )

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    An athlete agent must file revised information within seven days after any required filing information changes, using the form the Secretary of State prescribes.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. ) ## 18896.2. (a) Within seven days of the time any information in the filing required by Section 18896 changes, the athlete agent shall file revised information in the form that the Secretary of State shall prescribe. (b) No revision of a fee schedule filed pursuant to subdivision (n) of Section 18896 shall be effective until it is filed pursuant to this section. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  130. 18896.3.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. )

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    Forms prescribed by the Secretary of State must include a warning about penalties for false, misleading, or incomplete statements.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. ) ## 18896.3. The forms prescribed by the Secretary of State pursuant to Sections 18896 and 18896.2 shall include the following statement: “Filing of false, misleading, or incomplete statements on this form may subject you to criminal and civil penalties under the Miller-Ayala Athlete Agents Act, Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 18895) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code.” (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  131. 18896.4.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. )

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    Sections 18896 and 18896.2 do not require disclosure of information that relates only and exclusively to the athlete agent’s other businesses.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. ) ## 18896.4. Sections 18896 and 18896.2 do not require the disclosure of information related solely and exclusively to other businesses of the athlete agent. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  132. 18896.6.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. )

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    On first contact with a covered athlete or related person, an athlete agent or the agent’s employee or representative must give a written notice with the required public-disclosure statement and instructions for obtaining the disclosure information.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. ) ## 18896.6. Upon making first contact, direct or indirect, with a professional athlete, a student athlete, a student athlete’s spouse, parent, foster parent, guardian, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent, child, or first cousin, any of the preceding persons for whom a relationship has been established by marriage, or any person residing in the same place as a student athlete, or a representative of any of these persons, an athlete agent, or his or her employee or representative, shall provide that person with a written notification stating: “This athlete agent has current public-disclosure information on file with the California Secretary of State as required by the Miller-Ayala Athlete Agents Act, Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 18895) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, which also includes other protections for athletes. Filing of the required information does not imply approval by the California Secretary of State of the competence of the athlete agent.” The notification shall also include specific instructions on how to obtain the public disclosure information from the Secretary of State. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  133. 18896.8.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. )

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    An athlete agent must pay filing fees when making the filings required by Sections 18896 and 18896.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.5. Public Disclosure [18896 - 18896.8] ( Article 1.5 added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 2. ) ## 18896.8. (a) An athlete agent shall pay filing fees in an amount established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 12195 of the Government Code upon making the filings required by Sections 18896 and 18896.2. (b) All fees collected by the Secretary of State under this chapter shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Business Fees Fund of the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1000, Sec. 8.5. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  134. 18897.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Every agent contract must be in writing and must describe the services to be performed and the fees to be charged.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897. Every agent contract shall be in writing and shall include a description of the types of services to be performed and a schedule of the fees to be charged under the contract. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  135. 18897.1.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Agent contracts must include a specified disclosure statement on the first page in larger bold type.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.1. The following shall be printed on the first page of every agent contract in boldface type at least two points larger than any other type on the page: “This athlete agent has current public disclosure information on file with the California Secretary of State as required by the Miller-Ayala Athlete Agents Act, Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 18895) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, which also includes other protections for athletes. Filing of the required information does not imply approval by the California Secretary of State of the terms and conditions of this agent contract or the competence of the athlete agent.” (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  136. 18897.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    If an athlete agent receives the athlete’s salary or any other payment for the athlete, the agent must place it in a trust fund account right away.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.2. A trust fund shall be established when an athlete agent is the recipient of the athlete’s salary. An athlete agent who receives any payment on behalf of the athlete shall immediately deposit the payment in a trust fund account maintained by the athlete agent in a state or federally chartered financial institution. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  137. 18897.23.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents must keep specified records, including employer names/addresses and fees received, and keep those records for at least seven years. They also may not make false entries in the records.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.23. (a) Every athlete agent shall maintain records which include the following information: (1) The name and address of each person employing the athlete agent. (2) The amount of fee received from that person. (b) No athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee shall make any false entry in the records. All records required by this section shall be kept for at least seven years. (c) This section does not apply to any business of the athlete agent other than the athlete agent business. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  138. 18897.27.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    An athlete agent must not own or hold a financial interest in an entity that directly employs athletes in the same sport as certain clients or potential clients.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.27. No athlete agent shall have an ownership or financial interest in any entity that directly employs athletes in the same sport as a person with whom the athlete agent has entered into an agent contract, or for whom the athlete agent is attempting to negotiate an endorsement contract, financial services contract, or professional sports service contract, or for whom the athlete agent provides advice concerning potential or actual employment as a professional athlete. (Amended (as added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 858, Sec. 2) by Stats. 2011, Ch. 63, Sec. 2. (SB 101) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  139. 18897.3.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    An athlete agent who provides financial services or investment advice to a professional or student athlete must disclose certain ownership interests and commissions to the athlete.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.3. If an athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee provides financial services to a professional athlete or student athlete or advises the athlete concerning investment of funds, the athlete agent shall disclose to the athlete any ownership interest the athlete agent, representative or employee has in any entity regarding which the athlete agent, representative or employee is providing financial services or giving advice, and any commission the athlete agent, representative or employee will receive from the athlete’s investment. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  140. 18897.33.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    An athlete agent must not knowingly make a contract that includes a term violating law, and must not try to fill an order for unlawful employment help.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.33. No athlete agent shall knowingly enter into a contract containing any term or condition that, if complied with, would be in violation of law, or attempt to fill an order for help to be employed in violation of the law. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  141. 18897.37.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents, their representatives, and employees must not publish false or misleading information or make false statements about employment.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.37. No athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee shall publish or cause to be published any false, fraudulent, or misleading information, representation, notice, or advertisement. No athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee shall give any false information or make any false promises or representations concerning any employment to any person. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  142. 18897.4.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents must include their name and business address in all advertising they use.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.4. All forms of advertising used by an athlete agent shall include the name and business address of the athlete agent. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  143. 18897.43.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    An athlete agent must not knowingly secure employment for someone in a place with a strike, lockout, or other labor trouble unless the person is told about those conditions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.43. No athlete agent shall knowingly secure employment for persons in any place where a strike, lockout, or other labor trouble exists, without notifying the person of those conditions. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  144. 18897.47.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents must not share fees with or accept compensation from certain professional sports organizations when tied to athlete on-field activities or representation related to athlete employment, and must not let certain union or players’ association employees own or share in the agent’s revenues.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.47. No athlete agent shall divide fees with or receive compensation from a professional sports league, team, or other organization or its representatives or employees, if the fees or compensation are directly related to on-field activities of athletes or other representation of the league, team, or organization as it directly relates to the employment of athletes. In addition, no athlete agent shall offer or allow any full-time employee of a union or players’ association connected with professional sports to own or participate in any of the revenues of the athlete agent. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 63, Sec. 3. (SB 101) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  145. 18897.5.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    An athlete agent must not negotiate or sign certain contracts that are postdated or meant to start in the future.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897 - 18897.5] ( Article 2 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.5. No athlete agent shall negotiate or enter into any postdated agent contract, endorsement contract or professional sports services contract or any agent contract, endorsement contract or professional sports services contract that purports to or takes effect at a future time. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  146. 18897.6.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents, their representatives, and employees must not directly or indirectly give a student athlete money or anything of value unless the payment is authorized by the student athlete’s school policy and the contract complies with NCAA bylaws.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.6. No athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee shall, directly or indirectly, offer or provide money or any other thing of benefit or value to a student athlete, unless it is authorized by, and is in compliance with, an official written policy of the elementary or secondary school, college, university, or other educational institution of the student athlete and the terms of the contract comply with the bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 222, Sec. 3. (AB 1518) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  147. 18897.63.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents and their representatives or employees generally may not contact student athletes and certain related persons, but written materials and follow-up contact are allowed in specific cases with notice to the school.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.63. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee may make or continue any contact, whether in person, in writing, electronically, or in any other manner, with any student athlete, or any student athlete’s spouse, parent, foster parent, guardian, grandparent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, or first cousin, or any of the preceding persons for whom the relationship has been established by marriage, or any person who resides in the same place as the student athlete, or any representative of any of these persons. (b) An athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee may send a student athlete, or any of the other persons described in subdivision (a), written materials, provided that the athlete agent previously has sent, or simultaneously sends, an identical copy of the materials to the principal, president, or other chief administrator of the elementary or secondary school, college, university, or other educational institution to which the student athlete has been admitted or in which the student athlete is enrolled. (c) If a student athlete, or any of the other persons described in subdivision (a), initiates contact with an athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee, the athlete agent, representative or employee may continue the contact and make new contacts with that person. No later than the first regular business day after that person first initiates contact, the athlete agent shall notify in writing the principal, president, or other chief administrator of the elementary or secondary school, college, university, or other educational institution to which the student athlete has been admitted or in which the student athlete is enrolled, of that contact. The notification shall describe the nature of the contact. (d) Any written material described in subdivision (b) and any notification required by subdivision (c), shall include the notification required by Section 18896.6. (e) This section does not apply to any contact between an athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee and a student athlete or any of the other persons described in subdivision (a), if and solely to the extent that the contact is initiated by an elementary or secondary school, college, university, or other educational institution to which the student athlete has been admitted or in which the student athlete is enrolled. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  148. 18897.67.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents, their representatives, and employees must not give money or anything of value to educational institutions or their staff in exchange for client referrals or certain contacts.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.67. No athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee shall offer or provide money or anything of benefit or value, including, but not limited to, free or reduced price legal services, to any elementary or secondary school, college, university, or other educational institution, or any representative or employee of any such educational institution in return for the referral of any clients or initiation of any contact described in subdivision (d) of Section 18897.63. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  149. 18897.7.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Athlete agents and student athletes must give written notice of certain sports-related contracts to the student athlete’s school administrator.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.7. An athlete agent and a student athlete who enter into an agent contract, endorsement contract or professional sports services contract shall provide written notice of the contract to the principal, president, or other chief administrator of the elementary or secondary school, college, university or other educational institution to which the student athlete has been admitted or is enrolled. The athlete agent shall provide the notice in writing within 48 hours of entering into the contract. The student athlete shall provide the notice before the student athlete practices for or participates in any interscholastic or intercollegiate sports event or within 72 hours after entering into the contract, whichever occurs first. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  150. 18897.73.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Student athletes must notify their educational institution in writing within 72 hours after signing certain sports-related contracts, and they may cancel the contract by written notice within 15 days of signing.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.73. (a) Every agent contract, endorsement contract, or professional sports services contract entered into by a student athlete shall contain, in close proximity to the signature of the student athlete, a notice in at least 10-point boldface type stating: “WARNING TO THE STUDENT ATHLETE: WHEN YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT, YOU LIKELY WILL IMMEDIATELY AND PERMANENTLY LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC OR INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS. YOU MUST GIVE THE PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT, OR OTHER CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR OF YOUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WRITTEN NOTICE THAT YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 72 HOURS, OR BEFORE YOU PRACTICE FOR OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY INTERSCHOLASTIC OR INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS EVENT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. DO NOT SIGN THIS CONTRACT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ IT AND FILLED IN ANY BLANK SPACES. YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT BY NOTIFYING THE ATHLETE AGENT, OR OTHER PARTY TO THIS CONTRACT, IN WRITING OF YOUR DESIRE TO CANCEL NOT LATER THAN THE 15TH DAY AFTER THE DATE YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT. HOWEVER, EVEN IF YOU CANCEL THIS CONTRACT, THE FEDERATION OR ASSOCIATION TO WHICH YOUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION BELONGS MAY NOT RESTORE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.” (b) This section shall not apply to a contract described in subdivision (a) that meets all of the following requirements: (1) The contract is authorized by, and is in compliance with, an official written policy of an elementary or secondary school, college, university, or other educational institution of the student athlete. (2) The terms of the contract comply with the bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. (3) The contract terminates if the student chooses to not seek employment with a professional sports team or organization as a professional athlete and instead returns to school. (c) This section does not preclude an educational institution from adopting and enforcing stricter policies, rules, or regulations addressing athlete agent solicitations or athlete agent interactions with student athletes attending their institution. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 222, Sec. 4. (AB 1518) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  151. 18897.74.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    An athlete agent who gives money or something of value to a student athlete must file an itemized payment report with the athletic director (or designee) at the relevant educational institution.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.74. (a) An athlete agent who provides money or any other thing of value to a student athlete as authorized by this article shall file an itemized report of those payments with the athletic director, or their designee, of the student athlete’s educational institution or the educational institution where the student athlete intends to enroll. The report shall be submitted by the fifth day of the month following the month the athlete agent provided the payments. The reporting of payments shall be in the format required by the educational institution. (b) This section does not preclude an educational institution from adopting and enforcing stricter policies, rules, or regulations addressing athlete agent solicitations or athlete agent interactions with student athletes attending their institution. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 222, Sec. 5. (AB 1518) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  152. 18897.77.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    A student athlete may cancel certain contracts within 15 days by written notice, and cannot waive that rescission right.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Student Athletes and Educational Institutions [18897.6 - 18897.77] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.77. Within 15 days after the date a student athlete enters into an agent contract, endorsement contract or professional sports services contract, the student athlete may rescind the contract by giving written notice to the athlete agent, or other party to the contract, of the student athlete’s desire to cancel the contract. The student athlete may not under any circumstances waive the right under this section to rescind the contract. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  153. 18897.8.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain affected people and institutions may sue an athlete agent for damages under this section.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.8. (a) Any professional athlete, or any student athlete, or any elementary or secondary school, college, university, or other educational institution, or any league, conference, association, or federation of the preceding educational institutions, or any other person may bring a civil action for recovery of damages from an athlete agent, if that professional athlete, that student athlete, that institution, any member of that league, conference, association, or federation, or that other person is adversely affected by the acts of the athlete agent or of the athlete agent’s representative or employee in violation of this chapter. A student athlete is presumed to be adversely affected by the acts of an athlete agent, representative or employee in violation of this chapter if, because of those acts, the student athlete is suspended or disqualified from participation in one or more interscholastic or intercollegiate sports events by or pursuant to the rules of a state or national federation or association for the promotion and regulation of interscholastic or intercollegiate sports, or suffers financial damage, or suffers both suspension or disqualification and financial damage. An educational institution is presumed to be adversely affected by the acts of an athlete agent or of an athlete agent’s representative or employee in violation of this chapter if, because of those acts, the educational institution, or one or more student athletes admitted to or enrolled in the educational institution, is suspended or disqualified from participation in one or more interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic events by or pursuant to the rules of a state or national federation or association for the promotion and regulation of interscholastic or intercollegiate sports, or suffers financial damage, or suffers both suspension or disqualification and financial damage. (b) A plaintiff that prevails in a civil action brought under this section may recover actual damages, or fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), whichever is higher; punitive damages; court costs; and reasonable attorney’s fees. An athlete agent found liable under this section also shall forfeit any right of repayment for anything of benefit or value provided to a student athlete, and shall refund any consideration paid to that athlete agent by or on behalf of the student athlete. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to encourage enforcement of this chapter through private civil actions. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 858, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  154. 18897.83.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Every athlete agent must maintain an agent for service of process in California.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.83. Every athlete agent shall maintain an agent for service of process in California. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  155. 18897.87.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Every athlete agent must provide security for claims arising from the agent’s business, using insurance or other listed security methods, and the security amount must be at least $100,000.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.87. Every athlete agent shall provide security for claims against the athlete agent or the athlete agent’s representatives or employees based upon acts, errors, or omissions arising out of the business of the athlete agent through either one or an aggregate of both of the following: (a) A policy or policies of insurance against liability imposed on or against the agent by law for damages arising out of claims in an amount for each claim of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (b) In trust or bank escrow, cash, bank certificates of deposit, United States Treasury obligations, bank letters of credit, or bonds of insurance companies as security for payment of liabilities imposed by law for damages arising out of all claims in an amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  156. 18897.93.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    Violating this chapter is a misdemeanor for an athlete agent, representative, or employee, punishable by a fine, jail time, or both.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.93. (a) An athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), or imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (b) The court shall suspend for a period of not less than one year or, where appropriate, revoke the privilege of any person convicted of a violation of this chapter to conduct the business of an athlete agent. In deciding whether to suspend or revoke the privilege to conduct the business of an athlete agent, the court shall consider any one or more of the relevant circumstances presented by any of the parties to the case, including, but not limited to, the nature and seriousness of the misconduct, the number of violations, the persistence of the misconduct, the length of time over which the misconduct occurred, and the willfulness of the defendant’s misconduct. (c) (1) Upon conviction of any provision of Article 3 (commencing with Section 18897.6), the court shall, in addition to any punishment imposed under subdivision (a), order an athlete agent or athlete agent’s representative or employee to disgorge all consideration received in connection with the violation. (2) (A) If an action under this section is brought by the Attorney General, the moneys collected shall be paid to the General Fund. (B) If the action is brought by a district attorney, two-thirds of the moneys collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered and one-third shall be paid to the General Fund. (C) If the action is brought by a prosecuting city attorney, two-thirds of the moneys collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the city in which the judgment was entered and one-third shall be paid to the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 146, Sec. 1. (SB 238) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  157. 18897.97.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State may adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations needed to administer this chapter, as long as they are consistent with the chapter and follow the cited Government Code procedure.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895 - 18897.97] ( Chapter 2.5 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Enforcement [18897.8 - 18897.97] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2. ) ## 18897.97. The Secretary of State may, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11430) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations reasonably necessary for the purpose of administering this chapter and consistent with this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 809, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  158. 18900.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.7. Community Youth Athletic Programs [18900- 18900.] ( Chapter 2.7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 151, Sec. 1. )

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    Community youth athletic programs must give parents or guardians written notice about their criminal background check policies for coaches.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.7. Community Youth Athletic Programs [18900- 18900.] ( Chapter 2.7 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 151, Sec. 1. ) ## 18900. (a) (1) Commencing January 1, 2016, a community youth athletic program shall provide written notice to the parent or guardian of any youth participating in the program regarding the program’s policies relating to whether the program obtains criminal background checks for hired or volunteer coaches or both. (2) If criminal background checks are obtained for hired or volunteer coaches, the written notice shall also contain both of the following: (A) A statement regarding whether the criminal background check includes state and federal criminal history information and whether the program obtains subsequent arrest notification for those individuals. (B) Contact information regarding where the parent or guardian of a child participating in a community youth athletic program can obtain additional information about the program’s background check policy, such as the entity providing the criminal background check obtained by the community youth athletic program or the nature of the type of offenses the program looks for. (b) As used in this section, a “community youth athletic program” means an organization that meets both of the following requirements: (1) Its primary purpose is the promotion or provision of athletic activities for youth under 18 years of age. (2) It has adult employees who have supervisory or disciplinary power over a child or children. (c) As used in this section, “written notice” may include posting on the community youth athletic program’s Internet Web site. (d) Nothing in subdivision (a) shall require or authorize a community youth athletic program to disclose confidential criminal history information in violation of Article 3 (commencing with Section 11100) of Chapter 1 of Title 1 of Part 4 of the Penal Code. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 151, Sec. 1. (AB 230) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  159. 18950.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. Businesses Providing Services to Minors [18950- 18950.] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 159, Sec. 1. )

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    Businesses that provide services to minors must give parents or guardians written notice about employee criminal background-check policies, and if background checks are used, the notice must say whether state and federal criminal history is included and what offenses are being screened for.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.8. Businesses Providing Services to Minors [18950- 18950.] ( Chapter 2.8 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 159, Sec. 1. ) ## 18950. (a) (1) A business that provides services to minors shall provide written notice to the parent or guardian of any minor receiving those services regarding the business’s policies relating to obtaining criminal background checks for its employees. (2) If criminal background checks are obtained for employees, the written notice described in paragraph (1) shall also contain a statement regarding whether the criminal background check includes state and federal criminal history information and the nature of the types of offenses the business looks to identify. (b) (1) As used in this section, a “business that provides services to minors” means a business that meets both of the following requirements: (A) Its primary purpose is the providing of an extracurricular service or program of instruction, including, but not limited to, academic tutors and instructors, for youth under 18 years of age. (B) It has adult employees who have supervisory or disciplinary power over a child or children. (2) A “business that provides services to minors” shall not include a licensed child day care facility as defined in Section 1596.750 of the Health and Safety Code or a day care center as defined in Section 1596.76 of the Health and Safety Code, or any medical treatment facility or hospital. (c) As used in this section, “written notice” may include a posting on the business’s Internet Web site. (d) Nothing in subdivision (a) shall require or authorize a business subject to these provisions to disclose confidential criminal history information in violation of Article 3 (commencing with Section 11100) of Chapter 1 of Title 1 of Part 4 of the Penal Code. (e) Compliance with this section shall not be deemed a violation of Section 432.7 of the Labor Code. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 159, Sec. 1. (AB 1852) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  160. 18975.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.9. Youth Service Organizations [18975- 18975.] ( Chapter 2.9 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 169, Sec. 1. )

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    Youth service organizations must have child abuse prevention policies, and their administrators, employees, and regular volunteers must complete abuse-identification/reporting training and background checks, subject to stated exceptions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 2.9. Youth Service Organizations [18975- 18975.] ( Chapter 2.9 added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 169, Sec. 1. ) ## 18975. (a) An administrator, employee, or regular volunteer of a youth service organization shall complete training in child abuse and neglect identification and training in child abuse and neglect reporting. The training requirements may be met by completing the online mandated reporter training provided by the Office of Child Abuse Prevention in the State Department of Social Services. (b) (1) An administrator, employee, or regular volunteer of a youth service organization shall undergo a background check pursuant to Section 11105.3 of the Penal Code to identify and exclude any persons with a history of child abuse. (2) Until January 1, 2024, paragraph (1) shall not apply to a youth service organization that, prior to January 1, 2022, did not require administrators, employees, or regular volunteers to undergo background checks pursuant to Section 11105.3 of the Penal Code. (c) A youth service organization shall develop and implement child abuse prevention policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, both of the following: (1) Policies to ensure reporting of suspected incidents of child abuse to persons or entities outside of the organization, including the reporting required pursuant to Section 11165.9 of the Penal Code. (2) (A) Policies requiring, to the greatest extent possible, the presence of at least two mandated reporters whenever administrators, employees, or volunteers are in contact with, or supervising, children. (B) This paragraph shall not apply to an organization that provides one-to-one mentoring to youth that has adopted and implemented the policies described in paragraph (1) and has adopted and implemented policies to ensure comprehensive screening of volunteers, training of volunteers and parents or guardians, and regular contact with volunteers and parents or guardians. (d) Before writing liability insurance for a youth service organization in this state, an insurer may request information demonstrating compliance with this section from the youth service organization as a part of the insurer’s loss control program. (e) For purposes of this section: (1) “Regular volunteer” means a volunteer with the youth service organization who is 18 years of age or older and who has direct contact with, or supervision of, children for more than 16 hours per month or 32 hours per year. (2) “Youth service organization” means an organization that employs or utilizes the services of persons who, due to their relationship with the organization, are mandated reporters pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 11165.7 of the Penal Code. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 131, Sec. 8. (AB 1754) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  161. 19.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. )

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    This section says “shall” means mandatory and “may” means permissive.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## GENERAL PROVISIONS ( General Provisions enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## 19. “Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399.)
  162. 1900.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. )

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    The Legislature states that this article is intended to allow full use of registered dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists in alternative practice, and registered dental hygienists in extended functions to help meet the dental care needs of the state’s citizens.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. ) ## 1900. It is the intent of the Legislature by enactment of this article to permit the full utilization of registered dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists in alternative practice, and registered dental hygienists in extended functions in order to meet the dental care needs of all of the state’s citizens. (Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)
  163. 19000.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This chapter may be cited as the Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Act.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19000. This chapter may be cited as the Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation Act. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 925, Sec. 3. Effective September 22, 1987.)
  164. 19001.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section says the general provisions in this article control how the chapter is interpreted, unless the context requires otherwise.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19001. Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions hereinafter set forth govern the construction of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46.)
  165. 19002.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “person” to include individuals and several business entities, plus their agents, servants, and employees.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19002. “Person” includes any individual, partnership, association, firm, auctioneer, trust, limited liability company, and corporation, and the agents, servants, and employees of any of them. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 508, Sec. 32. (SB 814) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  166. 19003.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “sell” to include several ways of transferring or dealing with goods, including offering, delivering, renting, leasing, consigning, or possessing with intent to sell.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19003. “Sell,” or any of its variants, includes any of, or any combination of, the following: Sell, offer or expose for sale, barter, trade, deliver, give away, rent, consign, lease, possess with an intent to sell or dispose of in any other commercial manner. (Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46.)
  167. 19004.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines several terms used in the chapter: “Bureau,” “Chief,” “Inspector,” “Director,” and “Department.”

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19004. (a) “Bureau” refers to the Bureau of Household Goods and Services, as established in Section 9810. (b) “Chief” refers to the chief of the bureau. (c) “Inspector” refers to an inspector or investigator either employed by, or under contract to, the bureau. (d) “Director” refers to the Director of Consumer Affairs. (e) “Department” refers to the Department of Consumer Affairs. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 188, Sec. 16. (SB 826) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  168. 19004.1.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    The Bureau of Household Goods and Services must treat public protection as its top priority when carrying out licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19004.1. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Bureau of Household Goods and Services in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions under this chapter. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 578, Sec. 28. (SB 1483) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  169. 19006.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “upholstered furniture” and excludes furniture used only for physical fitness and exercise.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19006. “Upholstered furniture” means any furniture, including children’s furniture, movable or stationary, which is made or sold with cushions or pillows, loose or attached, or is itself stuffed or filled in whole or in part with any material, is or can be stuffed or filled in whole or in part with any substance or material, hidden or concealed by fabric or any other covering, including cushions or pillows belonging to or forming a part thereof, together with the structural units, the filling material and its container and its covering which can be used as a support for the body of a human being, or his or her limbs and feet when sitting or resting in an upright or reclining position. This does not include furniture used exclusively for the purpose of physical fitness and exercise. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1137, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  170. 19006.1.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “seating furniture,” including children’s furniture, as furniture made or sold with or without filling material and its structural units when used to support the body, limbs, or feet while sitting or resting.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19006.1. “Seating furniture,” including children’s furniture, movable or stationary, means any furniture, which is made or sold with or without filling material, together with the structural units, which may be used as a support for the body, limbs, or feet when sitting or resting in an upright or reclining position. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1264, Sec. 76. Effective January 1, 1994.)
  171. 19007.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “bedding” for the chapter.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19007. “Bedding” means any quilted pad, packing pad, mattress pad, hammock pad, mattress, comforter, quilt, sleeping bag, box spring, studio couch, pillow or cushion made of leather, cloth or any other material, which is or can be stuffed or filled in whole or in part with any concealed substance or material, which can be used by any human being for sleeping or reclining purposes. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 881.)
  172. 19007.5.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “filling material” for bedding or upholstered furniture.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19007.5. “Filling material” means cotton, wool, kapok, feathers, downs, hair, liquid, or any other material, substance, or any combination thereof, loose or in batting, pads, or any other prefabricated form, concealed or not concealed to be used or that could be used in articles of bedding or upholstered furniture. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 881.)
  173. 19008.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “secondhand” for bedding and upholstered furniture materials and includes certain recovered wastes called “sweepings,” with listed exceptions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19008. “Secondhand” means any materials or articles used in the construction of bedding or upholstered furniture that have been previously used for any purpose, and shall include “sweepings” which are wastes recovered from gins, furniture and bedding factories, textile plants, or establishments using fibers or other materials. Manufacturing processes shall not be considered previous use, and new materials that are free from dirt or other contamination shall not be classified as sweepings. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 401, Sec. 57. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  174. 19008.1.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    “Used” means furniture or bedding that was previously owned or used by another person.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19008.1. “Used” means furniture or bedding that has been previously owned or used by another individual. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 354, Sec. 66. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  175. 19008.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    “Antique” means furniture with special value because of its age, especially a work of art or handicraft over 100 years old.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19008.2. “Antique” means furniture having special value because of its age, especially a work of art or handicraft that is over 100 years old. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1137, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  176. 19008.5.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    An upholstered furniture or bedding item is treated as secondhand if it contains any secondhand material, in whole or in part.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19008.5. Any article of upholstered furniture or bedding is secondhand if it contains any secondhand material in whole or in part. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 787.)
  177. 19008.6.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    Upholstered furniture or bedding on sales floors in a private residence or room that is not separated from living quarters is treated as secondhand.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19008.6. Any article of upholstered furniture or bedding on sales floors in a private residence or room, which is not separated from living quarters, is secondhand. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 787.)
  178. 19009.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “retailer” for home furnishings law.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19009. “Retailer” means a person who sells any article of upholstered furniture or bedding or filling materials to a consumer or user of the article as purchased. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 787.)
  179. 1901.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. )

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    This section creates the Dental Hygiene Board of California in the Department of Consumer Affairs, gives it administration of the article, defines related committee terms to mean that board, and sets the section to repeal on January 1, 2028.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. ) ## 1901. (a) There is hereby created in the Department of Consumer Affairs a Dental Hygiene Board of California in which the administration of this article is vested. (b) Whenever the terms “Dental Hygiene Committee of California” or “committee” are used in this article, they mean the Dental Hygiene Board of California. (c) Whenever the term “Dental Hygiene Committee of California” is used in any other law, it means the Dental Hygiene Board of California. (d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the dental hygiene board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 592, Sec. 5. (SB 861) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, by its own provisions.)
  180. 19010.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    “Bedding renovator” means a person who rebuilds, repairs, makes over, re-covers, restores, renovates, or renews bedding.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19010. “Bedding renovator” means a person who rebuilds, repairs, makes over, re-covers, restores, renovates or renews bedding. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 401, Sec. 58. Effective January 1, 1998.)
  181. 19010.1.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “custom upholsterer.”

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19010.1. “Custom upholsterer” means a person who, either by himself or herself or through employees or agents, repairs, reupholsters, re-covers, restores, or renews upholstered furniture, or who makes to order and specification of the user any article of upholstered furniture, using either new materials or owner’s materials. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 405, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  182. 19010.5.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “wholesaler” for home furnishings law.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19010.5. “Wholesaler” means a person who, on his or her own account, sells any article of upholstered furniture or bedding or filling materials to another for the purpose of resale, but shall not include an affiliate or a subsidiary where the ownership and name are identical, and that is the exclusive sales outlet of a manufacturer. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 405, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  183. 19011.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    “Manufacturer” is defined as a person who makes upholstered furniture or bedding, or does upholstery or covering on such items, including through employees or agents, with new or secondhand material.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19011. “Manufacturer” means a person who, either by himself or herself or through employees or agents, makes any article of upholstered furniture or bedding in whole or in part, or who does the upholstery or covering of any unit thereof, using either new or secondhand material. “Manufacturer” does not, however, include a “custom upholsterer,” as defined in Section 19010.1. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 405, Sec. 38. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  184. 19011.1.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    “Importer” is defined as a person who, through employees or agents, manufactures or wholesales certain upholstered furniture, bedding, or filling material made outside the United States for sale or resale in California.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19011.1. “Importer” means a person who manufactures or wholesales, through employees or agents, any article of upholstered furniture, bedding, or filling material manufactured outside of the United States for the purpose of sale or resale in California. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1137, Sec. 31. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  185. 19012.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    “Supply dealer” means a person who manufactures, processes, or sells certain felt, batting, pads, fabrics, or loose material for use in upholstered furniture or bedding.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19012. “Supply dealer” means a person who manufactures, processes or sells any felt, batting, pads, woven or plastic fabrics, or loose material in bags or containers, concealed or not concealed, to be used or that could be used in articles of upholstered furniture or bedding. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 369, Sec. 1.)
  186. 19012.5.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    “Sanitizer” means a person who sanitizes bedding or filling materials.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19012.5. “Sanitizer” means a person who sanitizes articles of bedding or filling materials. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1448, Sec. 6.)
  187. 19014.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    A “branch” is a subordinate establishment located apart from the parent house and serving the trade separately.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19014. “Branch” means any subordinate establishment situated apart from the parent house, maintaining a separate service to the trade. (Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 787.)
  188. 19015.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “slip seat” as a separate padded seat unit with a plywood or similar base, filling material, and attached cover, used on chairs, benches, stools, or similar articles.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19015. “Slip seat” means the separate padded seat unit consisting of a plywood or similar base with its filling material and attached cover, which is used on chairs, benches, stools or similar articles, attached with screws or in any other manner. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 787.)
  189. 19016.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “slip cover” as a cover or casing without filling material used on upholstered furniture or bedding and not permanently attached.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19016. “Slip cover” means any casing or cover without filling material which is to be placed, on or over any completely manufactured article of upholstered furniture or bedding, and which is not permanently attached by tacking, sewing, or in any other manner. (Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 787.)
  190. 19016.5.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    A person engaged exclusively in making slip covers does not need a license under this chapter.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19016.5. A person engaged exclusively in the manufacture of slip covers shall not be required to have a license under the provisions of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 787.)
  191. 19017.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “owner’s material.”

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19017. “Owner’s material” means any article or material belonging to a person for his or her own, or tenant’s use, that is sent to any manufacturer, bedding renovator, or custom upholsterer to be repaired or renovated, or used in repairing or renovating. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 405, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  192. 19018.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    The bureau can determine by rule which testing facilities count as approved testing laboratories, and manufacturers may use insulation testing from such laboratories in certification processes.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19018. “Approved testing laboratory” means any testing facility which is determined by rule and regulation of the bureau to have adequate personnel, facilities, equipment, and expertise to carry out the testing required by this article. Testing of insulation material by the manufacturer in his or her own approved testing laboratory or in an approved independent testing laboratory under contract to the manufacturer may be utilized in the initial certification process and the continued maintenance of certifications. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1456, Sec. 1.)
  193. 19019.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    “Insulation material” means material used in or near building or appliance surfaces to reduce heat transfer or temperature fluctuations.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19019. “Insulation material” means any material or combination of materials applied or installed within or contiguous to a roof, wall, ceiling, or floor of a building or structure, or contiguous to the surface of any appliance or its intake or outtake mechanism, for the purpose of reducing heat transfer and thus energy requirements for heating and cooling or reducing adverse temperature fluctuations of the building, room, appliance, or structure. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 925, Sec. 5. Effective September 22, 1987.)
  194. 1902.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. )

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    This section defines several terms used in the dental hygienists article.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. ) ## 1902. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Dental hygiene board” means the Dental Hygiene Board of California. (b) “Dental board” means the Dental Board of California. (c) “Direct supervision” means the supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who is required to be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures. (d) “General supervision” means the supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who is not required to be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures. (e) “Oral prophylaxis” means preventive and therapeutic dental procedures that include bacterial debridements with complete removal, supra and subgingivally, of calculus, soft deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces. The objective of this treatment is to create an environment in which the patient can maintain healthy hard and soft tissues. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 2. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  195. 1902.1.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. )

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    The dental hygiene board must treat protection of the public as its highest priority when carrying out licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. ) ## 1902.1. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the dental hygiene board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 3. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  196. 1902.2.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. )

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    Licensees must report their practice or employment status when first licensed and on later renewal or inactive-license applications; the dental hygiene board must collect, post, and annually report certain related information.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. ) ## 1902.2. (a) A licensee shall report, upon initial licensure and any subsequent application for renewal or inactive license, the practice or employment status of the licensee, designated as one of the following: (1) Full-time practice or employment in a dental or dental hygiene practice of 32 hours per week or more in California. (2) Full-time practice or employment in a dental or dental hygiene practice of 32 hours or more outside of California. (3) Part-time practice or employment in a dental or dental hygiene practice for less than 32 hours per week in California. (4) Part-time practice or employment in a dental or dental hygiene practice for less than 32 hours per week outside of California. (5) Dental hygiene administrative employment that does not include direct patient care, as may be further defined by the dental hygiene board. (6) Retired. (7) Other practice or employment status, as may be further defined by the dental hygiene board. (b) Information collected pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be posted on the internet website of the dental hygiene board. (c) (1) A licensee may report on an application for renewal, and the dental hygiene board, as appropriate, shall collect, information regarding the licensee’s cultural background and foreign language proficiency. (2) Information collected pursuant to this subdivision shall be aggregated on an annual basis, based on categories utilized by the dental hygiene board in the collection of the data, into both statewide totals and ZIP Code of primary practice or employment location totals. (3) Aggregated information under this subdivision shall be compiled annually, and reported on the internet website of the dental hygiene board as appropriate, on or before July 1 of each year. (d) It is the intent of the Legislature to utilize moneys in the State Dental Hygiene Fund to pay any cost incurred by the dental hygiene board in implementing this section. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 4. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  197. 1902.3.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. )

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    An out-of-state registered dental hygienist may teach at a dental hygiene college without California licensure if they hold a special permit.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 - 4999.202] ( Division 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 399. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600 - 1976] ( Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 415. ) ## ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists [1900 - 1966.6] ( Article 9 added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. ) ## 1902.3. A registered dental hygienist licensed in another state may teach in a dental hygiene college without being licensed in this state if the person has a special permit. A special permit shall remain valid for a period of four years, subject to subdivision (g), after which time the permit shall not be renewed. The dental hygiene board may issue a special permit to practice dental hygiene in a discipline at a dental hygiene college in this state to any person who submits an application and satisfies all of the following eligibility requirements: (a) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having a pending contract with a California dental hygiene college approved by the dental hygiene board as a full-time or part-time professor, associate professor, assistant professor, faculty member, or instructor. (b) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having graduated from a dental hygiene college approved by the dental hygiene board. (c) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having been certified as a diplomate of a specialty committee or, in lieu thereof, establishing qualifications to take a specialty committee examination or furnishing satisfactory evidence of having completed an advanced educational program in a discipline from a dental hygiene college approved by the dental hygiene board. (d) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed an examination in California law and ethics developed and administered by the dental hygiene board. (e) If teaching during clinical practice sessions, furnishing satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed a course in periodontal soft-tissue curettage, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia approved by the dental hygiene board. (f) Complying with the fingerprint submission requirements as provided by Section 1916. (g) Paying an application fee, subject to a biennial renewal fee, as provided by subdivision (k) of Section 1944. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 491, Sec. 1. (SB 534) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  198. 19020.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “R-value” as a measure of thermal resistance and says it equals the reciprocal of a material’s conductance.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19020. “R-value” means a measure of thermal resistance of material or composite materials. “R-value” is equal to the reciprocal of the conductance of a given material, orR-value = 1 conductance of the material where the conductance of the material is: Btu (hour × square foot × Fahrenheit degree average temperature difference between two surfaces). (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1456, Sec. 3.)
  199. 19021.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines “quality assurance program” for insulation material manufacturing and says the program must include regular periodic testing by an approved testing laboratory.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19021. “Quality assurance program” means a system of procedures employed at the place of manufacture of insulation material designed to assure that insulation material produced at that place continues to meet the standards established by the bureau pursuant to this chapter. The program shall include, without limitation, regular periodic testing by an approved testing laboratory. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1456, Sec. 4.)
  200. 19022.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. )

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    This section defines who counts as an insulation manufacturer and says some insulation installers are not treated as manufacturers. It also lists what counts as alteration, substitution, or recompounding, and gives one chapter-level exception.

    ## Business and Professions Code - BPC ## DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 - 22949.92.2] ( Division 8 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 44. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Home Furnishings [19000 - 19221] ( Heading of Chapter 3 amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 749. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [19000 - 19022] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 46. ) ## 19022. (a) An “insulation manufacturer” is any person who produces insulation materials or a combination of materials which, when properly applied or installed without any alteration, dilution, or modification so as to affect the thermal or physical properties, performance, or intended use as supplied by the manufacturer, retards the transfer of heat or cold. “Insulation manufacturer” also includes any person who produces finished products whose function is insulation, including, but not limited to, insulated roof and wall panels, insulation kits, pipe insulation, flexible insulated ducting, spray applied insulation systems, or other similar material. (b) Anyone who alters, substitutes, or recompounds any insulation product or material shall be considered to be the manufacturer of that particular insulation product. (c) Any applicator, contractor, or fabricator of insulation materials, who installs, applies, or uses insulation materials for their intended use, without changing the thermal or physical properties of the insulation material, shall not be considered an insulation manufacturer, provided that the manufacturer of the insulation material has been licensed in accordance with this chapter. (d) As used in subdivision (b), “alteration,” “substitution,” or “recompounding” includes: (1) The attachment of facings or vapor barriers, including, but not limited to, plastic, metal, felt, paper, or other similar materials. (2) The compression, expansion, or reshaping of insulation materials. (3) The addition of, or mixing with, adhesives. (4) In the case of spray applied or foamed in place insulation, any addition to, substitution of, or deletion from, the chemical system provided by the insulation manufacturers. (e) This chapter does not apply to the attaching of fiberglass insulation to metal duct work by a licensed contractor using industry-accepted adhesives and metal pins. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 7.)

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