§ 4-302. Scope of subtitle; headgear for amateur boxing, kick boxing, wrestling, or mixed martial arts

MD Bus Reg Code § 4-302 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.