Can I offer contests that involve free entry in California? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve free entry in California, subject to certain requirements.

Requirements for Offering Contests in California

Age Restrictions

According to Bpc Code CACL 18702, no person under 18 years of age shall participate as a contestant in any professional contest or match or exhibition. However, any person, irrespective of age, may participate as a contestant in an amateur contest, match, or exhibition with the approval of the commission subject to Section 18642.

Safety and Welfare of Participants and Public

The commission may exempt championship contests from any provision of this chapter and authorize alternate provisions as long as the safety and welfare of the boxers and the public are not jeopardized, as per Bpc Code CACL 18748.

Ring Floor and Padding Specifications

All professional and amateur boxing contests or matches shall be performed on a ring floor and padding which meet at least the following specifications: (a) The ring floor shall be constructed of 1 1 / 4 inch plywood. (b) The ring floor padding shall be of 1 3 / 4 inch thickness consisting of closed cellular foam in combination with high density polyvinylchloride (PVC) bonded together in solid sections, or equivalent covering, as per Bpc Code CACL 18724.

Registration and Reporting Requirements

Every eligible organization shall, before conducting any raffle in California, be registered with DOJ in the Nonprofit Raffle Program, as per 11 CACR Section 415. Every eligible organization that is registered shall file, on or before February 1 of each year, a single report for the raffle or raffles conducted in the prior year which shall contain all of the required information, including a statement signed by a responsible fiduciary of the eligible organization attesting that the information provided is true and correct, as per 11 CACR Section 420.

Additional Requirements

Contests involving a recount are subject to Elec Code CACL 16460, which applies only to contests on the ground that due to mistake, error, or misconduct the votes in any precinct were so incorrectly counted as to change the result.

Regulation of contests is subject to Bpc Code CACL 18720, which specifies that no boxing contest or match shall be more than 12 rounds of not more than three minutes each in length, except that championship contests may, if the written approval of the commission is first obtained, be 15 rounds of not more than three minutes each in length. Additionally, there shall be one minute rest between consecutive rounds.

Professional athletes or contestants licensed under Bpc Code CACL 18711 must undergo a medical examination process, which shall include the completion of specific medical examinations, to be determined by the commission through regulations, as a condition of initial licensure and license renewal. This medical examination process may include examinations required under current law and any additional medical examinations determined to be medically necessary. In adopting the medical examination process, the commission shall consider the health and safety of contestants, the medical necessity of any examinations required, and the financial aspects of requiring those medical examinations.

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve free entry in California, subject to the age restrictions, safety and welfare of participants and public, ring floor and padding specifications, registration and reporting requirements, and additional requirements for contests involving a recount and regulation of contests. Additionally, professional athletes or contestants licensed under Bpc Code CACL 18711 must undergo a medical examination process.

Jurisdiction

California

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