# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 14 — State Athletic Commission

### Chapter 04 — Safety and Health Standards for Contestants

#### Regulation .11 Duties of Promoter.

*COMAR 09.14.04.11*

A. A promoter shall furnish the following for a boxing, kickboxing, or mixed martial arts contest:

  (1) Sanitary dressing rooms for contestants that contain a restroom, rest table, and facilities for Commission physicians to examine contestants before and after a contest;

  (2) Emergency procedures at least 7 days before the date of the contest to the Commission for removing an injured contestant to a hospital pursuant to Regulation .08 of this chapter;

  (3) A ring conforming with the specifications of the Commission;

  (4) An ambulance to transport an injured contestant to a medical facility as required in Regulation .08A of this chapter; and

  (5) An ambulance crew consisting of:

    (a) One emergency medical technician—paramedic (EMT-P); and

    (b) One emergency medical technician—basic (EMT-B).

B. A promoter shall instruct contestants, managers, and individuals in charge of the arena in the safety standards of the Commission.

C. A promoter shall follow all safety standards required by the Commission and shall take all reasonable precautions to insure the safety and health of contestants, officials, and spectators.