Federal Boxer Protection Act of 1992

Summary

Federal Boxer Protection Act of 1992 - Establishes in the Department of Labor a Federal Boxing Commission. Requires all boxing matches and boxers participating in such matches to be registered with the Commission. Requires the Commission to: (1) establish a uniform system of scoring for all weight classes, applicable to all States; and (2) mandate minimum medical standards necessary for reasonably safe fights. Authorizes the Commission to relax the administrative and environmental standards of this Act in order to facilitate the promotion of nonmain-event matches, with specified exceptions. Authorizes the Commission to investigate persons who have violated or are about to violate any provision of this Act. Authorizes any person who has been injured by a violation of this Act to commence a civil action: (1) for actual damages resulting from such violation and, in the case of any knowing, willful and reckless violation, punitive damages up to $50,000; or (2) to enjoin any person alleged to be in violation of such provision. Authorizes the Commission to secure information and employee services from government agencies and entities. Directs the Commission to consult with appropriate organizations with respect to the international regulation of professional boxing. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Congress. Declares that nothing in this Act shall prohibit any State boxing commission or agency from exercising its powers, except to the extent that such powers are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 August 1992

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