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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 2Art. 12§ 18809 Combat Sports License Fees

§ 18809 Combat Sports License Fees

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§ 18809 Combat Sports License Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •Fighters like boxers or martial artists need a license to fight professionally.
  • •The cost to get or renew this license is $60.
  • •This rule has been in place since 1994.

Example

A person wants to become a professional boxer and start fighting in official matches.

Before they can fight, they must pay $60 to get their license. If they want to keep fighting after a year, they’ll need to pay $60 again to renew it.

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

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§ 18809 Combat Sports License Fees

The application and renewal fee for a professional boxer, kickboxer, or martial arts fighter license shall be sixty dollars ($60). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1057, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

professional boxerkickboxermartial arts fighterlicensesixty dollars ($60)

Related Statutes

  • § 18628 Boxer And Fighter Managers
  • § 18804 Professional Contest License Fees
  • § 18805 Amateur Boxing License Fees
  • § 18827 Promoter Tax Enforcement Actions
  • § 10081 Commissioner Injunction Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 18809.
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