# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 4. Athletics

### Subtitle 3. Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts

#### Section 4-302

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)