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NY S02708
Bill
Status
6/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Martin Golden
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AI Summary
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Amends New York's boxing regulations to exempt white collar boxing contests from state boxing commission oversight when sponsored by or under supervision of United States White Collar Boxing, Inc.
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Defines "white collar boxer" as a person who is neither a professional boxer nor a U.S. Amateur Boxing Federation-registered amateur, and participates in contests where no cash prizes exceeding $35 in value are awarded.
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Requires any individual, association, corporation or club (except elementary/high schools) conducting white collar boxing contests to register with the appropriate sanctioning body and abide by its rules and regulations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Exempts white collar boxing from regulation by the state boxing commission; provides that a "white collar boxer" is a person who is not a professional boxer or an amateur registered with the U.S. Amateur Boxing Federation, and who engages in boxing or sparring contests and exhibitions where no cash prizes having a value of more than $35 are given or prizes in excess of an amount established by the United States White Collar Boxing, Inc.
Last Action
referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
6/20/2012