(a)    Each applicant for a license to participate as a contestant in a contest shall present documentary evidence, satisfactory to the Commission, that:

(1)    within the prior 30–day period, the applicant has been tested for the presence of:

(i)    antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);

(ii)    the antigen of virus hepatitis B; and

(iii)    antibodies to virus hepatitis C; and

(2)    the results of all tests are negative.

(b)    Whenever directed by the Commission, an individual who is licensed to participate as a contestant in a contest shall present documentary evidence, satisfactory to the Commission, that:

(1)    within 30 days prior to participating in a contest, the individual has been tested for the presence of:

(i)    antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV);

(ii)    the antigen of virus hepatitis B; and

(iii)    antibodies to virus hepatitis C; and

(2)    the results of all tests are negative.

(c)    A test for the presence of HIV conducted under the provisions of this section shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Title 4, Subtitle 3 and § 18–336 of the Health – General Article.

(d)    (1)    If the Commission denies a license, suspends or revokes a license, denies renewal of a license, or does not allow an individual to participate in a contest because of the failure of the individual to comply with this section, the Commission shall keep the information confidential and may not disclose the reason for its action.

(2)    A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for the first offense and not exceeding $5,000 for each subsequent conviction.