Action | Amendment to Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Fees |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 12/17/2004 |
I am currently unable to read the proposal or economic impact that was posted on the site right now. So I am only going off what I've been told or read from others who was actually able to read the proposal. From all of this that I do understand it seems that the licensing fee is going up 100% for all wrestlers, and a 67% increase on a promoter's license and event fee. I can only guess that this is to cover the inspector's and/or commissioner's wages/expenses. No raising this income for the Commonwealth would in turn do what for our (the wrestlers') economy? One post I read, made mention of an insurance deal for the wrestlers. That would be wonderful, but would probably case the fees to jump up another 100%. Now I do understand that the Commonwealth is trying to generate more income for themselves, but they aren't understanding/listening to us in doing so. If they do raise the fees for our licenses, many people won't purchase them again. Thus, reducing the income for the Commonwealth in the long run. Possibly causing job losses for those inspectors/commissioner. I mean after all, why would the Commonwealth need them if there weren't any shows to inspect? Now on the other hand from a wrestlers stand point, why pay those fees if you can travel to the surrounding states where the fees are less, if any? These are just my ideas/views, and I would like to think you for taking the time to read them.