The State Athletic Commission was established by Chapter 714 of the Laws of 1921 as a continuation of the State Boxing Commission, which was formed the previous year. The State Boxing Commission was itself the successor of an earlier State Athletic Commission established by Chapter 779 of the Laws of 1911, amended by Chapter 680 of the Laws of 1915.
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The Commission licenses boxers, wrestlers, and other participants (managers, trainers, promoters, judges, referees, venue employees, etc.) in these sports, oversees boxing and wrestling matches held in New York, and collects taxes on admission tickets and other revenue sources for those events. A major responsibility of the Commission is the protection of the health and safety of participants in matches. To that end, it requires physical examination of boxers, wrestlers and certain other licensees both annually as well as after significant ring injuries to ensure participants' ability to safely engage in these sports. The Commission consists of three members appointed by the Governor, one of whom is designated Chairman. It operates under Section 8900 of the Unconsolidated Laws and 19 NYCRR Parts 205-221.
L. 1911, Ch. 779; L. 1915, Ch. 680; L. 1921, Ch. 714.
