California Code
ARTICLE 15 - Crimes and Penalties
Section 18870.

18870. Any person or promoter to whom this chapter applies who directly or indirectly holds, aids or abets, or attempts to hold, aid or abet the holding of, any contest, match or exhibition without first having obtained a license or permit therefor under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1095, Sec. 15.)