Section 4-311 – Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations — Hearings
(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Commission takes any final action under § 4-310 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission. (b) The Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance […]
Section 4-312 – Judicial Review
A party to a proceeding before the Commission who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Commission in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
Section 4-313 – Contests Authorized
A person may hold a contest in the State only if it is authorized by the Commission and is in accordance with this subtitle.
Section 4-314 – Neurological Examination
(a) The Commission shall require an individual to be examined by a licensed physician who is chosen by the Commission and who specializes in neurology or neurosurgery before the individual may participate as a contestant in a contest in the State if: (1) the individual has participated as a contestant in more than 12 contests in or […]
Section 4-315 – Boxing, Kick Boxing, or Mixed Martial Arts Contests
(a) A contestant shall be allowed to enter the ring only if: (1) a physician approved by the Commission declares the contestant to be physically fit; and (2) the contestant has complied with § 4–304.1 of this subtitle. (b) (1) Each contestant in a contest shall submit to: (i) a chemical test of the urine or blood of the contestant to […]
Section 4-316 – Wrestler or Contestants in Fake Contests — Penalties
A wrestler or contestant who participates in a fake contest: (1) for the first offense, shall be prohibited for a period of 6 months beginning immediately after the offense from participating in a contest that is held by a person licensed to act as a promoter of a contest; and (2) for the second offense, shall be […]
Section 4-317 – Publication of Seat Prices
(a) To protect the general public, the promoter of a contest shall have the price of seats at the contest published in at least 2 newspapers of general circulation in the county in which the contest is held. (b) The advertisement shall be in a space that is at least 2 inches by 3 inches.
Section 4-318 – Ticket Scalping
A promoter may not allow the sale or exchange of a ticket or complimentary ticket for an amount that exceeds the box office price.
Section 4-319 – Ventilation and Safety of Structures
A building or other structure that is used or intended to be used, wholly or partly, for a contest shall be ventilated properly and have fire exits and escapes in conformance with local law.
Section 4-320 – Allowing Unlicensed Person to Act or Participate in Contest Prohibited
A promoter may not allow a person who does not have an appropriate license to participate as a wrestler or contestant in a contest or to act as a manager, referee, judge, second, or matchmaker in a contest.