2025 Code of Georgia
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses (Chs. 1 — 51)
Chapter 4B - Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission (Arts. 1 — 4)
Annotations
Opinion Notes
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Editor’s notes.In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, opinions under former O. C. G. A. T. 31, C. 31 are included in the annotations for this Code section.
Scope of commission’s authority. —State Boxing Commission has authority to require licensure of professional boxing promoters; but the Commission does not have authority to license other participants, establish ring and equipment requirements and standards, or establish ring safety and conduct of bout standards by rule or regulation. 1984 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 84-10 (decided prior to 1984 amendment of O. C. G. A. § 31-31-2).
Ultimate fighting matches that encompass boxing, kick boxing, or contact karate were subject to former O. C. G. A. § 31-31-1 et seq. 1996 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 96-21 (decided under former O. C. G. A. Ch. 31, T. 31).
Research References & Practice Aids
Administrative rules and regulations.Professional boxing, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, Chapter 85-1.
RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d.27A Am. Jur. 2d, Entertainment and Sports, § 1 et seq.
Hierarchy Notes:O. C. G. A. Title 43
