Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024
Section 09.14.17.05 - Physical ExaminationA. Each amateur mixed martial arts contestant shall submit to the organization a comprehensive physical examination by a licensed physician, completed within 30 days of the amateur mixed martial arts contest, stating that the mixed martial arts contestant is healthy to compete in an amateur mixed martial arts contest.B. Each amateur mixed martial arts contestant shall be examined by a Commission-approved ringside physician and be approved to participate prior to participating in an amateur mixed martial arts contest.C. The failure of an amateur mixed martial arts contestant to be examined in accordance with §§A and B of this regulation shall result in the disqualification of the amateur mixed martial arts contestant.D. Each amateur mixed martial arts contestant shall be examined by a Commission-approved ringside physician immediately after the amateur mixed martial arts contestant participates in an amateur mixed martial arts contest.E. The failure of an amateur mixed martial arts contestant to be examined in accordance with §D of this regulation shall result in a minimum 90-day suspension of the amateur mixed martial arts contestant.Md. Code Regs. 09.14.17.05