Alabama Athletic Commission, Attorney General authorized to bring action for violations, certain violations constitute Class C felony

Senate Bill 9 amends sections of the Code of Alabama 1975 related to the Alabama Athletic Commission. Its primary purpose is to prohibit "slap fighting" within the state. The bill defines slap fighting as unarmed combat where two opponents stand at arm's length, taking turns slapping each other in the face without moving, flinching, or defending themselves. It also clarifies that existing regulations do not apply to or authorize amateur boxing or wrestling events sanctioned by recognized organizations like USA Boxing or the NCAA.