(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts
Section 4-301 - "License" Defined
Section 4-303 - License Required
Section 4-304 - Qualifications of Boxers, Kick Boxers, and Mixed Martial Arts Contestants
Section 4-304.1 - Blood Tests for Contestants
Section 4-305 - Applications for Licenses
Section 4-307 - Issuance of License
Section 4-308 - Scope of License
Section 4-309 - Term of License
Section 4-310 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds; Penalties
Section 4-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 4-312 - Judicial Review
Section 4-313 - Contests Authorized
Section 4-314 - Neurological Examination
Section 4-315 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, or Mixed Martial Arts Contests
Section 4-316 - Wrestler or Contestants in Fake Contests -- Penalties
Section 4-317 - Publication of Seat Prices
Section 4-318 - Ticket Scalping
Section 4-319 - Ventilation and Safety of Structures
Section 4-320 - Allowing Unlicensed Person to Act or Participate in Contest Prohibited