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Bob Ferguson

AGO 1957 NO. 143 >

(1) The athletic commission may not waive payment of the tax required by RCW 67.08.050 of those licensed to conduct boxing or wrestling contests, although the proceeds from the contests are to be used for charitable or other worthwhile purposes. (2) All organizations, groups, etc., should be licensed in order to conduct boxing or wrestling contests, except for those scholastic organizations expressly excepted by statute.