California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §18870: Any person or promoter to whom this chapter applies who directly or indirectly holds, aids or abets, or attempts to hold, aid or abet the holding of, any contest, match or exhibition without first hav

Misdemeanor

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A person or promoter who holds, aids, or attempts to hold a contest, match, or exhibition without obtaining required licensing or permits commits a misdemeanor.

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Any person or promoter to whom this chapter applies who directly or indirectly holds, aids or abets, or attempts to hold, aid or abet the holding of, any contest, match or exhibition without first having obtained a license or permit therefor under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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