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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 2Art. 7§ 18702 Minor Combat Sports Restrictions

§ 18702 Minor Combat Sports Restrictions

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§ 18702 Minor Combat Sports Restrictions

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids under 18 can't fight in professional matches or shows.
  • •Anyone can fight in amateur matches if the commission says it's okay.
  • •The commission is in charge of all full-contact martial arts fights for kids 18 or younger.

Example

A 16-year-old wants to fight in a professional boxing match.

The law says no, because only people 18 or older can fight in professional matches.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 18702 Minor Combat Sports Restrictions

(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.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

professional contestamateur contestfull contact martial arts contestscommission

Related Statutes

  • § 18704 Professional Fighter Minimum Purse
  • § 18705.5 Physician Approval Criteria Regulations
  • § 18710 Special Medical Examination Costs
  • § 18720 Boxing Round Limits
  • § 18731 Boxing Official Clinic Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 18702.
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