143-653. Unauthorized matches prohibited.
No person shall promote, conduct, or engage in an unarmed combat match, whether the participants are professional or amateur, except as authorized by this Article. This section shall not preclude professional wrestling. (1995, c. 499, s. 1; 1997-504, s. 3; 1998-23, s. 18; 1998-212, s. 19.11(g); 2007-490, s. 3; 2014-100, s. 17.1(xxx).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143 - State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions
Article 68 - Regulation of Boxing.
§ 143-652.1 - Regulation of boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and toughman events.
§ 143-652.2 - The North Carolina Boxing and Combat Sports Commission.
§ 143-653 - Unauthorized matches prohibited.
§ 143-654 - Licensing and permitting.
§ 143-655 - Fees; State Boxing Revenue Account.
§ 143-656 - Contracts and financial arrangements.