Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
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.Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 101,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2013.