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§ 4-302. Scope of subtitle

West's Annotated Code of MarylandBusiness RegulationEffective: July 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Business Regulation (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Athletics (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2013
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 4-302
§ 4-302. Scope of subtitle
(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.

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Added by Acts 1992, c. 4, § 2. Amended by Acts 1993, c. 148; Acts 2008, c. 607, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2008, c. 608, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2013, c. 101, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013.
Formerly Art. 56, §§ 122, 127.
MD Code, Business Regulation, § 4-302, MD BUS REG § 4-302
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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