(a) A person shall not:(1) participate in any sham or collusive boxing or sparring match or exhibition where the match or exhibition is conducted by a licensed person; or(2) being less than eighteen (18) years of age, participate in any boxing or sparring match or exhibition.(b) For a first offense, in addition to the fine, a person who is a licensed contestant in Indiana and violates this section:(1) shall have the person's license or permit revoked, suspended, or restricted by the commission;(2) shall be placed on probation by the commission;(3) shall pay a civil penalty imposed by the commission not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000);(4) is ineligible for a license or permit at any future time; or(5) is subject to the imposition by the commission of any combination of the penalties set forth in subdivisions (1) through (4).For a second offense, a licensed contestant who violates this section may be forever barred from receiving any license or permit or participating in any boxing or sparring match or exhibition in Indiana.(c) A person who gambles on the result of, or on any contingency in connection with, any boxing or sparring match or exhibition and is convicted any boxing or sparring match or exhibition in Indiana.(c) A person who gambles on the result of, or on any contingency in connection with, any boxing or sparring match or exhibition and is convicted under IC 35-45-5 shall, in addition to any criminal penalty imposed, be penalized as provided in subsection (b).As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.11.
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