302 - Definitions.
§ 302. Definitions. Subject to additional definitions contained in subsequent provisions of this subpart which are applicable to specific provisions of this subpart, the following words and phrases when used in this subpart shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Amateur." A person who has never received nor competed for any purse or other article of value, either for participating in any boxing contest or exhibition or for the expenses of training therefor, other than a prize which does not exceed $50 in value. "Boxing." The act of attack and defense with the fists, practiced as a sport. The term includes all variations of the sport permitting or using other parts of the human body, including, but not limited to, the foot, knee, leg, elbow or head. "Contest." A boxing engagement in which the boxers strive earnestly in good faith to win. "Exhibition." A boxing engagement in which the boxers show or display their skill without necessarily striving to win. "Foreign copromoter." A promoter who has no place of business within this Commonwealth. "Judge." A person who has a vote in determining the winner of any contest. "Manager." A person who, directly or indirectly, controls or administers the affairs of any boxer. "Matchmaker." A person who brings together professional boxers or arranges professional boxing contests or exhibitions. "Pay-per-view telecast." A telecast, closed-circuit or otherwise, which is not intended to be available for viewing without the payment of a fee, collected for or based upon each event viewed, for the privilege of viewing the telecast. "Producer." Any person who charges or receives a fee for having a contest viewed through a pay-per-view telecast by utilizing any type of cable television system. The term does not include the operator of a cable television system. "Professional." A person who has received or competed for or is receiving or competing for any purse or other article of value, other than a prize which does not exceed $50 in value, either for participating in any boxing contest or exhibition or for the expenses of training therefor. "Promoter." Any person and, in the case of a corporate promoter, any officer, director, employee or stockholder thereof who produces, arranges or stages any professional contest or exhibition. "Purse." The financial guarantee or any other remuneration, or part thereof, for which professional boxers are participating in a contest or exhibition. The term includes the participant's share of any payment received for radio broadcasting, television and motion picture rights. "Sponsor." Any person and, in the case of a corporate sponsor, any officer, director, employee or stockholder thereof who produces, arranges or stages any amateur contest or exhibition.