{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"18870","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 18870","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Boxing, Wrestling, and Martial Arts [18600. - 18888.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870. - 18878.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-2/article-15"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1095, Sec. 15.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/crimes-and-penalties-18870","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}