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Criminal Code Act 1924
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82 Prize fights
(1) Any person who fights in a prize fight, or subscribes to or promotes or encourages a prize fight, is guilty of a crime.
Charge: Taking part [or being concerned] in a prize fight.
(2) A boxing contest or exhibition which is held with the consent of the Commissioner of Police shall not be deemed to be a prize fight.