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: Boxer; Manager; Matchmaker; Promoter; Second; Wrestler; Referee; Kickboxer; Judge; and Mixed martial arts contestant. 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: At least 18 years old; Not more than 36 years old unless special permission is granted by the Commission upon a review of the applicant's experience and physical fitness. 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: Competence in the elements of offense and defense; Clean hitting; Ring generalship; and Physical stamina to participate in: At least four 3-minute rounds of boxing or kickboxing, if the application is for a boxer or kickboxer license; or At least three 5-minute rounds of mixed martial arts, if the application is for a mixed martial arts contestant license. 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 younger than 18 years old may not be licensed as a second. 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: Be a licensed manager; Directly or indirectly manage a contestant; or Have a financial interest in a contestant who is participating in a contest that is part of the boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts show in which the matchmaker is acting. 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: Assets separately itemized; Liabilities separately itemized; and Other financial information that may be requested by the Commission. In addition to the requirements of §A, of this regulation, a corporate applicant shall submit: A list of its articles of incorporation; A list of officers; and The name of the chief executive official designated to be responsible for all matters pertaining to the corporation. 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: Be at least 18 years old; Complete a course of training, approved by the Commission, which encompasses the elements of officiating in the sport in which the applicant seeks to officiate; and Receive certification by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC), the World Boxing Council (WBC),the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), or the International Boxing Federation (IBF). 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: Be at least 18 years old; Complete a course of training, approved by the Commission, which encompasses the elements of officiating in the sport in which the applicant seeks to officiate; and Receive certification by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC), the World Boxing Council (WBC), the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), or the International Boxing Federation (IBF). 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: Has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; Has violated a regulation or order of the Commission; Has violated a directive of the Commission or its representatives; Has failed to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission the physical competence to participate as a contestant; Has failed to comply with any safety and health standards in COMAR 09.14.04; Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the applicant or for another; Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; or Has failed to properly supervise the activities of an official or employee of the 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. Business Regulation Article, §§4-205, 4-301, and 4-303, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: October 1, 1965 Subtitle revised effective August 26, 1985 (12:17 Md. R. 1705) Regulation .01 amended effective September 3, 1990 (17:17 Md. R. 2079) Chapter revised effective June 10, 1991 (18:11 Md. R. 1186) Regulation .01B amended effective March 29, 1993 (20:6 Md. R. 580); July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898) Regulation .01D adopted effective April 15, 2024 (51:7 Md. R. 332) Regulation .02 amended effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898); April 15, 2024 (51:7 Md. R. 332) Regulation .02A amended effective March 29, 1993 (20:6 Md. R. 580) Regulation .03A, C amended effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898) Regulation .03-1 adopted effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898) Regulation .04B amended effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898) Regulation .05F adopted effective December 19, 2005 (32:25 Md. R. 1941) Regulation .06-1 adopted effective February 28, 1994 (21:4 Md. R. 275) Regulation .06-1 amended effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898) Regulation .06-1A amended effective April 15, 2024 (51:7 Md. R. 332) Regulation .06-2 adopted effective February 28, 1994 (21:4 Md. R. 275) Regulation .06-2 amended effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898) Regulation .06-2A amended effective April 15, 2024 (51:7 Md. R. 332) Regulation .07A amended effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898) Regulation .08 adopted effective April 22, 2019 (46:8 Md. R. 401)