15 U.S.C. § 6312 — Professional boxing matches conducted

Page 2239 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 6401 issued the suspension described in paragraph (2)(A). (Pub. L. 104–272, § 19, formerly § 11, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3312; renumbered § 19, Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title. § 6311. Studies (a) Pension The Secretary of Labor shall conduct a study on the feasibility and cost of a national pension system for boxers, including potential funding sources. (b) Health, safety, and equipment The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall conduct a study to develop recommenda- tions for health, safety, and equipment stand- ards for boxers and for professional boxing matches. (c) Reports Not later than one year after October 9, 1996, the Secretary of Labor shall submit a report to the Congress on the findings of the study con- ducted pursuant to subsection (a). Not later than 180 days after October 9, 1996, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit a re- port to the Congress on the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (b). (Pub. L. 104–272, § 20, formerly § 12, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3313; renumbered § 20, Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title. § 6312. Professional boxing matches conducted on Indian reservations (a) Definitions For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Indian tribe The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ has the same mean- ing as in section 5304(e) of title 25. (2) Reservation The term ‘‘reservation’’ means the geo- graphically defined area over which a tribal organization exercises governmental jurisdic- tion. (3) Tribal organization The term ‘‘tribal organization’’ has the same meaning as in section 5304(l) of title 25. (b) Requirements (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a tribal organization of an Indian tribe may, upon the initiative of the tribal organization— (A) regulate professional boxing matches held within the reservation under the juris- diction of that tribal organization; and (B) carry out that regulation or enter into a contract with a boxing commission to carry out that regulation. (2) Standards and licensing If a tribal organization regulates profes- sional boxing matches pursuant to paragraph (1), the tribal organization shall, by tribal or- dinance or resolution, establish and provide for the implementation of health and safety standards, licensing requirements, and other requirements relating to the conduct of pro- fessional boxing matches that are at least as restrictive as— (A) the otherwise applicable standards and requirements of a State in which the res- ervation is located; or (B) the most recently published version of the recommended regulatory guidelines cer- tified and published by the Association of Boxing Commissions. (Pub. L. 104–272, § 21, formerly § 13, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3313; renumbered § 21, Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title. § 6313. Relationship with State law Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a State from adopting or enforcing supplemental or more stringent laws or regulations not incon- sistent with this chapter, or criminal, civil, or administrative fines for violations of such laws or regulations. (Pub. L. 104–272, § 22, formerly § 14, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3313; renumbered § 22, Pub. L. 106–210, § 4(1), May 26, 2000, 114 Stat. 322.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Jan. 1, 1997, see section 23 of Pub. L. 104–272, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title. CHAPTER 90—PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Sec. 6401. Findings. 6402. Definitions. 6403. Referenda. 6404. Propane Education and Research Council. 6405. Assessments. 6406. Compliance. 6407. Lobbying restrictions. 6408. Market survey and consumer protection. 6409. Pricing. 6410. Relation to other programs. 6411. Reports. § 6401. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) propane gas, or liquefied petroleum gas, is an essential energy commodity providing heat, hot water, cooking fuel, and motor fuel among its many uses to millions of Ameri- cans; (2) the use of propane is especially important to rural citizens and farmers, offering an effi- cient and economical source of gas energy;