This section allows a commission to decide if a person applying for a license, or renewing one in boxing or martial arts, meets standards of responsibility and character. If the applicant's involvement seems like it would benefit and align with public interest and the sports' best interests, the commission can offer a full license or one with conditions.

This law allows licenses given out under this chapter to be revoked, suspended, or put on probation if there is a violation of the chapter, its rules, or for reasons that could lead to a license being denied. Conditions for probation can include things like paying restitution. If someone disagrees with the decision, they can have it reviewed by a superior court, but the commission's decision stays in place unless the court changes it.

This section allows the commission or its appointed officers to temporarily suspend a boxing or martial arts license if they believe it's necessary for public safety or the sport's best interest. The suspension can happen without a prior hearing, but the person whose license is suspended can request a hearing within 30 days to argue against it. Once the request is made, the commission must hold the hearing within the next 30 days.

This law allows a commission to impose fines up to $2,500 for each rule violation by licensees. For violations involving prohibited substances, the fine can be as high as 40% of the prize money. Fines can be enforced without a prior hearing, but licensees can request a hearing in writing within 30 days of being notified about the fine. The commission is required to schedule a hearing within 30 days of receiving this request.

If someone with a professional license doesn't pay a fine within 30 days of being told about it, and if they've lost any appeals, their license can be taken away or paused without a hearing. The Attorney General can also take the matter to court to collect the money owed plus legal fees. This court case will be prioritized over most other cases except criminal ones and a few others.

This section explains that certain people in the commission, like the executive officer, can call witnesses to testify or bring documents to them, just like in a court case. Witnesses don't have to travel more than 150 miles unless it's really important, and there's a special order for it. If someone ignores a subpoena, they can be punished by the court for contempt.

This section states that the commission and its officials have the power to issue subpoenas to compel people to attend meetings, provide documents, or be examined. This power is similar to what courts can do. Additionally, the commission and its representatives can administer oaths related to their responsibilities and duties.

If someone doesn’t follow a subpoena related to Section 18846, it’s as serious as ignoring a court order in a superior court, with similar penalties.

If a promoter or matchmaker is caught managing a boxer or martial arts fighter without getting written permission from the commission, they could face penalties on their license.

This law states that promoters, or anyone financially connected to them, can't have any ownership or financial interest in a boxer or martial arts fighter that competes in their venue unless they have written permission from the relevant commission.

This law says that if a boxer or martial arts fighter competes while their license is suspended, their license will be revoked. Also, if anyone helps them break this rule, they could face disciplinary action.

If you manage a boxer or martial arts fighter in California, you must keep a detailed yearly record of each contest they participate in. This includes tracking the fighter's training costs, how much they were paid, how much you received from the winnings, and any money the fighter owes you. These records must be backed up with documents, shared with the fighter and the athletic commission if they ask, and kept safe for five years.

A fighter can't be paid before a match. However, a promoter can give them some money in advance if the commission approves it in writing. This advance can be up to $1,000, plus needed travel and living expenses. The advance, not counting travel and living costs, must be no more than 20% of the fighter's agreed payment for the fight.

Fighters and their managers must get paid in the presence of an official from the commission. If someone gets paid in a way that's not allowed by the contract, the commission's representative will tell the executive officer about it.

If any official doesn't enforce this act or follow the commission's rules, they may face disciplinary action.

This section gives the commission the authority to hold back a fighter's earnings, known as the purse, if they suspect the fighter isn't competing honestly or to their full ability, or if any rules were broken by the fighter, manager, or seconds. If money is withheld, it must be given to the commission upon request. The fighter can request a hearing within 10 days to claim the money. If no hearing is requested, the commission decides what happens to the funds. This rule doesn't apply to exhibitions where full effort isn't expected from participants.

This law means that if a contestant's manager doesn't give a detailed list of contest expenses, the promoter can be required to hold back 10% of the contestant's prize money. This money goes to the commission and is saved until the manager provides the necessary expense report, at which point it will be released to the contestant or manager.

If you have a license and are involved in any way with organizing or supporting a fake or bogus competition or match, you can face disciplinary actions. However, this rule does not apply if it's just an exhibition.

This section gives the commission the power to check an applicant's or a licensee's criminal history to see if they have been convicted or arrested for any crime still under investigation. If there's a conviction or a plea of guilty or no contest, it could lead to the denial of an application or disciplinary action if the crime is relevant to the profession. The commission can ask applicants to submit fingerprints to be checked against state and federal records to ensure a thorough background check.