State Athletic Commission Act: regulation of contests: licensed physicians.

Existing law, the State Athletic Commission Act, a violation of which is punishable as a misdemeanor, requires a promoter, as defined, to have, at its own expense, in attendance at every contest a licensed physician who is approved by the State Athletic Commission and whom the act requires to perform the physical examination of the contestants and observe the physical condition of the contestants during the contest or match. This bill would require a promoter to comply with additional safety requirements, including by requiring the promoter to ensure that there is an ambulance or medical personnel with appropriate resuscitation equipment continuously present on site. The bill would require the licensed physician to certify before the contest whether the boxer is physically fit to safely compete and to provide a copy of that certification to the commission. By expanding the scope of the crimes of perjury and of violating the act, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.