Indiana Code 4-33-22-26. Participation in violation; penalties
(1) participate in any sham or collusive boxing or sparring match or exhibition where the match or exhibition is conducted by a licensed person; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-33-22-26
- 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
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- sparring: means combat in which participants intend to and actually:
Indiana Code 4-33-22-5
(b) For a first offense, in addition to the fine, a person who is a licensed contestant in Indiana and violates this section:
(1) shall have the person’s license or permit revoked, suspended, or restricted by the commission;
(2) shall be placed on probation by the commission;
(3) shall pay a civil penalty imposed by the commission not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000);
(4) is ineligible for a license or permit at any future time; or
(5) is subject to the imposition by the commission of any combination of the penalties set forth in subdivisions (1) through (4).
For a second offense, a licensed contestant who violates this section may be forever barred from receiving any license or permit or participating in any boxing or sparring match or exhibition in Indiana.
(c) A person who gambles on the result of, or on any contingency in connection with, any boxing or sparring match or exhibition and is convicted under IC 35-45-5 shall, in addition to any criminal penalty imposed, be penalized as provided in subsection (b).
As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.