Chapter 02. Applications and Licensing

A person or organization required to be licensed by the Commission under Business Regulation Article, Title 4, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall file an application on forms approved by the Commission.

Persons requiring a license include:

Requirements stated in this regulation are in addition to the requirements of Business Regulation Article, §§4-301—4-322, Annotated Code of Maryland.

The licensing period for referees and judges is from July 1 to June 30 of each year.

An applicant for a license as a contestant shall be:

An applicant shall submit medical reports required by COMAR 09.14.04.

An applicant shall have a licensed manager, licensed second, or qualified licensee certify to the Commission that the applicant is physically competent as a contestant and possesses the skill of a trained contestant in the sport for which the applicant is seeking a license, including:

Proof of amateur experience will be required for a contestant’s first professional bout verified through USA Boxing.

An applicant shall submit two recent passport-size color photographs with an application.

An applicant shall provide the Commission with a complete list of all Maryland contestants under the applicant's control.

A licensed manager may act as second without obtaining a second's license.

A licensed manager is responsible for the conduct of the contestants under the manager's control.

An individual, partnership, corporation, or other organization arranging the match-up for a contest shall be licensed as a matchmaker.

A licensed matchmaker may not:

An applicant shall submit with an application a financial statement that has been notarized or certified by a certified public accountant and contains the following:

In addition to the requirements of §A, of this regulation, a corporate applicant shall submit:

Upon request of the Commission, an applicant shall provide additional evidence to demonstrate that the applicant has evidence concerning the financial ability to pay the taxes, purses, arena rental, personnel, advertising, and other expenses related to the contest.

An applicant for an original license shall appear in person at the offices of the Commission.

A licensed promoter may not delegate its duties and responsibilities to another party.

A surety bond, as required by Business Regulation Article, §4-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, to be executed by a promoter, shall be issued by a company which is an authorized insurer in this State and which is recognized by a national rating agency as having a rating of B or higher.

An individual under 18 years old may not be licensed.

An applicant who does not have professional or amateur wrestling experience, upon request, shall demonstrate to the Commission or its authorized representative that the applicant is properly trained in the art of wrestling.

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, an applicant for an original license to act as a referee in a contest shall:

The Commission may require an applicant for license renewal to be recertified under the requirements of §A of this regulation.

The Commission may waive the requirements of §A of this regulation for a nonresident applicant in a contest if the applicant submits a certification from another regulatory agency verifying that the applicant is qualified to act as a referee in the sport in which the applicant seeks to officiate.

Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, an applicant for an original license to act as a judge in a boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts contest shall:

The Commission may require an applicant for license renewal to be recertified under the requirements of §A of this regulation.

The Commission may waive the requirements of §A of this regulation for a nonresident applicant in a boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts contest if the applicant submits a certification from another regulatory agency verifying that the applicant is qualified to act as a judge in the sport in which the applicant seeks to officiate.

The Commission may deny a license to any applicant or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee:

In addition to or instead of a period of suspension, the Commission may impose a monetary fine not to exceed $2,000 per violation.

If a license application is denied, an applicant may not reapply for a license for at least 1 year from the date of the denial.

If a license is revoked, the Commission may provide for a minimum period of time before receiving a new application.

If an applicant or licensee receives from the Commission a written communication requesting a response, the applicant or licensee shall respond within 30 days of the date of the mailing.

The Commission shall send a written communication by first-class mail to the last address furnished to the Commission by an applicant or licensee.

It is a responsibility of an applicant or licensee to notify the Commission in writing if there has been a change in applicant’s or licensee’s address.

Failure to respond as required by this regulation may be considered by the Commission to be a violation of Business Regulation Article, §4-310(a)(1)(iii) or (iv), Annotated Code of Maryland.