California § 18640 - The commission has the sole direction, management, control of, and jurisdiction o

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§ 18640. The commission has the sole direction, management, control of, and jurisdiction o

The commission has the sole direction, management, control of, and jurisdiction over all professional and amateur boxing, professional and amateur kickboxing, all forms and combinations of forms of full contact martial arts contests, including mixed martial arts, and matches or exhibitions conducted, held, or given within this state. No event shall take place without the prior approval of the commission. No person shall engage in the promotion of, or participate in, a boxing or martial arts contest, match, or exhibition without a license, and except in accordance with this chapter and the rules adopted hereunder.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18640

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18640 cover?

Section 18640 ("The commission has the sole direction, management, control of, and jurisdiction o") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 18640?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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