Combative fighting; prohibition, penalty. (HB1178)

Introduced By

Del. Bud Phillips (D-Castlewood)

Description

Combative fighting; prohibition; penalty. Provides that a person who engages in the promotion, arrangement or conduct of or participates in combative fighting is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and a Class 6 felony for a third offense within three years. Combative fighting is defined as any unlicensed boxing or wrestling match, contest, or exhibition where the participants, with or without gloves or protective equipment, use their hands, feet, or both to strike each other, including "tough man contests," "tough woman contests," and "fight clubs."   View Full Text »

Outcome

1 vote