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      1. A person is guilty of unlawful prize fighting if:
   
A. He knowingly engages in, encourages or does any act to further a premeditated fight without weapons between 2 or more persons, or a fight commonly called a ring fight or prize fight; or [1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]    
B. He knowingly sends or publishes a challenge or acceptance of a challenge for such, or carries or delivers such a challenge or acceptance, or trains or assists any person in training or preparing for such fight, or acts as umpire or judge for such fight. [1975, c. 740, § 70 (amd).][1975, c. 740, § 70 (amd).]
      2. This section shall not apply to any boxing contest or exhibition:
   
A. Conducted by license and permit of the Maine State Boxing Commission; or [1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]    
B. Under the auspices of a nonprofit organization at which no admission charge is made. [1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).][1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]
      3. Unlawful prize fighting is a Class E crime.[1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]

Section History:

PL 1975,  Ch. 499,   §1 (NEW).
PL 1975,  Ch. 740,   §70 (AMD).