§ 1304. Suspension or revocation of licenses or permits.

(a) General rule.--The commission may suspend or revoke a license or permit in any case where the commission finds that the licensee or permittee:

(1) Is guilty of gross immorality.

(2) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence or habits.

(3) Is guilty of violating any provision of this subpart or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this subpart.

(4) Has committed fraud or deceit in securing his or another's license or permit.

(5) Has been convicted of or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, or has been found guilty by a judge or jury of, a crime in any jurisdiction within ten years preceding the suspension or revocation.

(6) Is an habitual drunkard or is addicted to the use of morphine, cocaine or other drugs having a similar effect.

(7) Is or has become mentally incompetent.

(8) Has been guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct or such conduct as to require a suspension or revocation in the public interest.

(9) Has made a misstatement of a material fact or fraudulently concealed a material fact or has induced, aided or abetted any other person in misstating or concealing any material fact in any application or other proceeding under this subpart.

(10) Has failed to account for or pay over moneys belonging to others which have come into his possession in connection with a contest or exhibition.

(11) Has failed to furnish to the proper party a copy of any contract or statement required by this subpart or the rules and regulations promulgated under this subpart or has breached such a contract.

(12) Has paid or agreed to pay any money or article of value to any person not having a license or a permit for soliciting or for business secured or for rendering of any service or the doing of any of the acts forbidden by this subpart and the rules and regulations promulgated under this subpart.

(13) Has loaned his license or permit to another person or has borrowed or used the license or permit of another.

(14) Is guilty of any form of pretense which might induce the public or citizens to become a prey to professional exploitation.

(15) Has employed a person who has not been issued a license or permit when so required by law.

(16) Has failed to maintain in force the bond required by this subpart or has failed to forward a deposit in lieu of the bond.

(17) Has by act or omission conducted himself in a manner detrimental to the best interests of boxing generally or to the public interest and general welfare.

(18) Is associating or consorting with criminals, bookmakers, gamblers or persons of similar ill repute, or with persons of no known or visible means of livelihood, or is himself engaged or engaging in similar pursuits or conduct.

(19) Has been disciplined in any manner by the commission or similar agency or body of any jurisdiction.

(20) Has failed to pay a fine or any part thereof imposed pursuant to this subpart.

(21) Is or may be at risk of serious physical impairment if allowed to participate in boxing engagements. The commission may investigate the mental or physical fitness of a licensee to participate in contests or exhibitions at any time. This paragraph only applies to licensees or permittees who are boxers.

(b) Hearings.--Any licensee or permittee whose license or permit is suspended or revoked pursuant to this section shall have a right to a hearing before the commission within ten business days after the date on which the license or permit is suspended or revoked.

Cross References. Section 1304 is referred to in sections 712, 903, 904, 905, 1113 of this title.