§ 603. Examination, Ring Names.

No amateur shall be permitted to take part in a boxing contest unless the following conditions are met:

(a) All amateurs shall enter and compete in all boxing contests or tournaments under their own names. The use of a ring name is prohibited.

(b) No person who has attained the age of 36 years shall be issued an amateur license except by special permission of the commission. The commission may, in its discretion, require (1) an extensive physical examination including possible EKG, neurological examination and heart stress test; (2) a demonstration of proficiency in the ring by a gym exhibition witnessed by a qualified commission employee; and (3) a personal appearance before the commission and such other examinations as the commission may deem appropriate. The applicant shall bear the expense of any medical examination required by the commission in connection with his or her application for licensure.

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 10-3-68; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 68, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 4-14-72; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 72, No. 16).

3. Repealer and new subsection (f) filed 3-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 10).

4. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 87, No. 5).

5. Amendment filed 2-24-89; operative 3-26-89 (Register 89, No. 10).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 18611, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 18640, 18642, 18646, 18661 and 18710, Business and Professions Code.