Massachusetts § 50A - Courses of instruction in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and other unarmed combative sports or matches or exhibitions sponsored by youth organizations, private clubs, law enforcement agencies, etc.
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 50A — Courses of instruction in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and other unarmed combative sports or matches or exhibitions sponsored by youth organizations, private clubs, law enforcement agencies, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50A. Courses of instruction in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and other unarmed combative sports or matches or exhibitions sponsored by youth organizations, private clubs, law enforcement agencies, etc.
Section 50A. Courses of instruction in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and other unarmed combative sports, or sparring matches or exhibitions sponsored and conducted by recognized boys and girls clubs, youth organizations, private clubs and athletic associations, schools and colleges, law enforcement agencies or municipal or state parks and recreation departments, under the supervision of qualified instructors and directors, may be conducted in a city or town without requiring a license under section 33.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 50A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 50A cover?
Section 50A ("Courses of instruction in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and other unarmed combative sports or matches or exhibitions sponsored by youth organizations, private clubs, law enforcement agencies, etc.") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 50A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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