In this regulation “neurological test” means an examination by a physician to detect abnormalities of the nervous system and includes, but is not limited to: Assessment of mental status, cranial nerves, motor function including power, tone, and bulk, cerebellar function, deep tendon reflexes, and plantar responses; Physical examination; Laboratory procedure; and Other specialized testing. A contestant shall be examined by a neurologist or neurosurgeon appointed by the Commission before the contestant's first bout in Maryland each licensed period and annually after that. The Commission shall require a contestant to be reexamined by a neurologist or neurosurgeon, appointed by the Commission, before participating in a contest: If the contestant has participated in more than 12 contests in or outside the State; If the contestant has been knocked out or receives a technical knockout as a result of neurological injury in two consecutive contests; or Upon recommendation of a ringside physician. The Commission may require a contestant to undergo additional neurological testing and evaluation as prescribed by the examining neurosurgeon or neurologist. A neurologist or neurosurgeon, appointed by the Commission, shall be licensed in Maryland and be certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery or the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A contestant may not be licensed or permitted to participate in a contest if the neurological examination demonstrates abnormalities suggestive of acute, subacute, or chronic nervous system abnormalities.