Section 4-304.1 - Blood tests for contestants(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.Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 101,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2013.