ARTICLE 15. Crimes and Penalties [18870. - 18878.]

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC 15.
in effect

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 18870. Section 18870.

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.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 18871. Section 18871.

Any contestant who continues to participate in a professional or amateur contest or match after an order to stop the contest is given by an official, or authorized representative of the commission, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 18872. Section 18872.

Any promoter who directly or indirectly destroys, or aids and abets in the destruction of, any ticket or ticket stub to a contest, match, or exhibition within six months after the event without written authorization from the commission is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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