§6301. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) Boxer
The term "boxer" means an individual who fights in a professional boxing match.
(2) Boxing commission
(A) 1 The term "boxing commission" means an entity authorized under State law to regulate professional boxing matches.
(3) Boxer registry
The term "boxer registry" means any entity certified by the Association of Boxing Commissions for the purposes of maintaining records and identification of boxers.
(4) Licensee
The term "licensee" means an individual who serves as a trainer, second, or cut man for a boxer.
(5) Manager
The term "manager" means a person who receives compensation for service as an agent or representative of a boxer.
(6) Matchmaker
The term "matchmaker" means a person that proposes, selects, and arranges the boxers to participate in a professional boxing match.
(7) Physician
The term "physician" means a doctor of medicine legally authorized to practice medicine by the State in which the physician performs such function or action.
(8) Professional boxing match
The term "professional boxing match" means a boxing contest held in the United States between individuals for financial compensation. Such term does not include a boxing contest that is regulated by an amateur sports organization.
(9) Promoter
The term "promoter" means the person primarily responsible for organizing, promoting, and producing a professional boxing match.
(10) State
The term "State" means each of the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.
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Effective Date
Section 15 of
"(1) Section 9 [enacting section 6308 of this title] shall not apply to an otherwise authorized boxing commission in the Commonwealth of Virginia until July 1, 1998.
"(2) Sections 5 through 9 [enacting sections 6304 to 6308 of this title] shall take effect on July 1, 1997."
Short Title
Section 1 of