# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 14 — State Athletic Commission

### Chapter 18 — Muay Thai Regulations — Professional

#### Regulation .08 Referee.

*COMAR 09.14.18.08*

A. The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout.

B. The referee and/or the ringside physician are the only individuals authorized to stop the contest, as determined by the Commission.

C. The referee shall confirm with the fighter that the mouthpiece is inserted and shall confirm with male fighters that a groin protector is inserted before the start of the contest.