Code of Massachusetts Regulations
523 CMR - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION (FORMERLY, STATE BOXING COMMISSION)
Title 523 CMR 22.00 - State Championship Program
Section 22.17 - Sponsorship

The Commission may accept sponsorship funds from public or private organizations or individuals for purposes of implementing and promoting the State Championship Program. Sponsorship funds may not be accepted from any organization or individual that has, or may have, a stake or interest, direct or indirect, in the outcome of any match or an individual boxer. Nor may funds be accepted from any organization or individual that is in any way under the regulatory authority of the Commission or Department of Public Safety. No sponsorship agreement entered into between the Commission and a sponsor shall in any way be construed so as to create any obligations beyond those otherwise set forth in 523 CMR upon any specific combatant, promoter or other licensee. By virtue of being ranked or obtaining a championship, a combatant consents to use of their name or likeness in any promotional materials disseminated by the Commission in furtherance of the State Championship Program. A combatant may refuse a ranking or championship by notifying the Commission of such in writing. Any promoter who promotes a championship event, consents to permit the Commission to engage in any reasonable promotional efforts including posting of signage at the event. Further, the promoter agrees to reasonably accommodate requests made by Program sponsors whenever possible.