It shall be unlawful for any boxer to participate or attempt to participate in a professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing while under the influence of alcohol or any drug. A boxer shall be deemed under the influence of alcohol or a drug for the purposes of this Code section if a physical examination made during a period of time beginning not more than six hours prior to the beginning of the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing and ending not more than one hour after the completion of the professional match, contest, or exhibition of boxing reveals that the boxer’s mental or physical ability is impaired in any way as a direct result of the use of alcohol or a drug.
History. Code 1981, § 43-4B-15 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 752, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 4B - Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission
Article 2 - Licensing and Participatory Requirements
§ 43-4B-10. Promoter’s License and Match Permit Requirements; Applications; Performance Bond; Fees
§ 43-4B-11. Required Licenses for Boxers and Nonboxing Participants; Prerequisites to Licenses
§ 43-4B-12. Registry Requirements for Boxers; Identification Card; Fees
§ 43-4B-13. Authority to Refuse to Grant or to Revoke or Suspend License; Fines; Revoking Suspension
§ 43-4B-14. Prequalification Requirements for Events
§ 43-4B-15. Alcohol and Drug Use Prohibited
§ 43-4B-16. Building Standards and Regulations for Matches
§ 43-4B-18. Jurisdiction of Commission
§ 43-4B-19. Proceedings for Violations of Article
§ 43-4B-20. Required Submission of Reports and Tax Payments by Promoters
§ 43-4B-21. Injunctions; Penalty for Violations of Article; Unarmed Combat