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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 09.14.18.02" title_num="09" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="18" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated and, unless otherwise indicated, the regulations in this subtitle pertaining to the sport of boxing shall apply to the sport of Professional Muay Thai.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Commission” means the State Athletic Commission of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Contest” means any Muay Thai:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Competition;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Match;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Performance; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Show.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Contestant” means a Muay Thai fighter who participates against an opponent in a contest.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Manager.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Manager” means a person who, under contract, agreement, or other arrangement, undertakes to control or administer, directly or indirectly, a Muay Thai contest-related matter on behalf of a contestant.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Manager” includes, but is not limited to:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>A booking agent; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>An advisor.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Muay Thai” means a competition in which contestants use interdisciplinary forms of fighting, including striking with the hands, feet, knees, or elbows.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Official record” means the cumulative results of Muay Thai contests, sanctioned by a regulatory agency, in which a contestant has participated.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Promoter” means an individual, partnership, corporation, club, association or other organization that gives, holds, or otherwise conducts a Muay Thai contest within the State.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Regulatory agency” means a commission, board, or other entity of a state, commonwealth, territory, or country, created by law or executive order, which regulates Muay Thai contests.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Second” means an individual who assists a Muay Thai contestant during a contest.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>