1111 Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureaus
Program Descriptions

09 - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION

The State Athletic Commission approves, manages, and directs all professional and amateur boxing and full-contact martial arts events. The Commission protects consumers by ensuring bouts are fair and competitive while protecting the health and safety of participants.

The State Athletic Commission became a bureau directly under the Department of Consumer Affairs, effective July 1, 2006, pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 101.1(b), but was reestablished as a commission effective January 1, 2007, pursuant to Chapter 465, Statutes of 2006.