Bill > B26-0026

This bill amends the Boxing and Wrestling Commission Act of 1975 to clarify definitions and exemptions related to wrestling events in the District of Columbia. The bill introduces a new definition for "theatrical wrestling" as a performance of sports entertainment where participants work together in mock combat, with predetermined outcomes, choreographed performances, and a non-competitive nature, typically taking place in venues with fewer than 2,000 attendees or as part of a special event. It also defines "amateur" as an individual who has never participated in a professional wrestling, boxing, or martial arts event for monetary compensation. The bill explicitly exempts theatrical wrestling events, along with amateur wrestling, amateur exhibitions, amateur martial arts events at educational institutions, and amateur boxing, from the regulatory provisions of the existing act. This amendment provides clearer guidelines for distinguishing between professional and theatrical wrestling performances, potentially reducing regulatory burden on smaller-scale entertainment wrestling events while maintaining oversight for professional sporting competitions.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0026