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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 2Art. 14§ 18860 Local Contest Prohibition Authority

§ 18860 Local Contest Prohibition Authority

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§ 18860 Local Contest Prohibition Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Local places like cities or counties can make their own rules about contests or matches.
  • •They can say no to certain events if they want.
  • •This law doesn’t stop them from doing that.

Example

A town decides to ban car races on its streets.

The town can do this because the law lets local places make rules about events like races.

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

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§ 18860 Local Contest Prohibition Authority

Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any county, city, or city and county from prohibiting the holding or participating in any contest, match, or exhibition. (Added by renumbering Section 18869 by Stats. 2015, Ch. 316, Sec. 15. (SB 469) Effective January 1, 2016.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

countycitycity and countyprohibitingcontestmatchexhibition

Related Statutes

  • § 18622 Boxing Club Definitions
  • § 18700 Event Venue Safety Requirements
  • § 18870 Unlicensed Contest Promotion Ban
  • § 18872 Ticket Destruction Prohibition
  • § 18873 Throwing Objects At Ring

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 18860.
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