The purposes of this chapter are—

1. (1) to improve and expand the system of safety precautions that protects the welfare of professional boxers; and
2. (2) to assist State boxing commissions to provide proper oversight for the professional boxing industry in the United States.

(Pub. L. 104–272, § 3, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3310.)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.