Indiana Code 4-33-22-14. Annual licenses; event permits; penalties
(1) cause to be issued an annual license in writing for holding boxing, sparring, or unarmed combat matches or exhibitions to any person who is qualified under this chapter; and
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-33-22-14
- boxing: means the art of attack and defense with the fists, or feet in the case of kickboxing, practiced as a sport. See Indiana Code 4-33-22-1
- in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- sparring: means combat in which participants intend to and actually:
Indiana Code 4-33-22-5
- unarmed combat: means the practice, or any related practice, of mixed martial arts or martial arts. See Indiana Code 4-33-22-7
(b) In addition to a general license, a person must, before conducting any particular boxing, sparring, or unarmed combat match or exhibition where one (1) or more contests are to be held, obtain a permit from the commission.
(c) Annual licenses may be revoked or suspended by the commission upon hearing and proof that any holder of an annual license has violated this chapter or any rule or order of the commission.
(d) A person who knowingly, recklessly, or intentionally conducts a boxing, sparring, or unarmed combat match or exhibition without first obtaining a license or permit commits a Class B misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.