§ 4–302
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 4-302 (2026)
Title 4. Athletics
Subtitle 3. Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts
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(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle does not apply to:
(1)
intercollegiate, interscholastic, or intramural boxing, kick boxing, or wrestling;
(2)
amateur boxing conducted under the supervision of a nationally recognized amateur organization;
(3)
martial arts where:
(i)
contact to the body is permitted in only a restrained manner;
(ii)
contact to the head is not permitted; and
(iii)
no contact is permitted that may result, or is intended to result, in physical harm to an opponent; or
(4)
a mixed martial arts exhibition.
(b)
Each boxer shall wear protective headgear in each amateur boxing match or exhibition.