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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Business Regulation » Title 4 - Athletics » Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts » Section 4-302 – Scope of Subtitle; Headgear for Amateur Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, or Mixed Martial Arts

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle does not apply to:

        (1)    intercollegiate, interscholastic, or intramural boxing, kick boxing, or wrestling;

        (2)    amateur boxing conducted under the supervision of a nationally recognized amateur organization;

        (3)    martial arts where:

            (i)    contact to the body is permitted in only a restrained manner;

            (ii)    contact to the head is not permitted; and

            (iii)    no contact is permitted that may result, or is intended to result, in physical harm to an opponent; or

        (4)    a mixed martial arts exhibition.

    (b)    Each boxer shall wear protective headgear in each amateur boxing match or exhibition.