§ 4–304.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 4-304.1 (2026)
Title 4. Athletics
Subtitle 3. Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts
§ 4–304.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Each applicant for a license to participate as a contestant in a contest shall present documentary evidence, satisfactory to the Commission, that:
(1)
within the prior 90–day period, the applicant has been tested for the presence of:
(i)
antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
(ii)
the antigen of virus hepatitis B; and
(iii)
antibodies to virus hepatitis C; and
(2)
the results of all tests are negative.
(b)
Whenever directed by the Commission, an individual who is licensed to participate as a contestant in a contest shall present documentary evidence, satisfactory to the Commission, that:
(1)
within 90 days prior to participating in a contest, the individual has been tested for the presence of:
(i)
antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
(ii)
the antigen of virus hepatitis B; and
(iii)
antibodies to virus hepatitis C; and
(2)
the results of all tests are negative.
(c)
A test for the presence of HIV conducted under the provisions of this section shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 3 and § 18–336 of the Health – General Article.
(d)
(1)
If the Commission denies a license, suspends or revokes a license, denies renewal of a license, or does not allow an individual to participate in a contest because of the failure of the individual to comply with this section, the Commission shall keep the information confidential and may not disclose the reason for its action.
(2)
A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for the first offense and not exceeding $5,000 for each subsequent conviction.