Indiana § 4-33-22-26 - Participation in violation; penalties
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§ 4-33-22-26. Participation in violation; penalties
Sec. 26. (a) A person shall not:
(1) participate in any sham or collusive boxing or sparring match or exhibition where the match or exhibition is conducted by a licensed person; or
(2) being less than eighteen (18) years of age, participate in any boxing or sparring match or exhibition.
(b) For a first offense, in addition to the fine, a person who is a licensed contestant in Indiana and violates this section:
(1) shall have the person's license or permit revoked, suspended, or restricted by the commission;
(2) shall be placed on probation by the commission;
(3) shall pay a civil penalty imposed by the commission not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000);
(4) is ineligible for a license or permit at any future time; or
(5) is subject to the imposition by the commission of any combination of the penalties set forth in subdivisions (1) through (4).
For a second offense, a licensed contestant who violates this section may be forever barred from receiving any license or permit or participating in any boxing or sparring match or exhibition in Indiana.
(c) A person who gambles on the result of, or on any contingency in connection with, any boxing or sparring match or exhibition and is convicted under IC 35-45-5 shall, in addition to any criminal penalty imposed, be penalized as provided in subsection (b).
As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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