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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-303 - License Required

    (a)    A person may not participate as a wrestler or contestant in a contest in the State unless the person has an appropriate license.    (b)    A person may not act as a manager, referee, judge, second, matchmaker, or promoter in a contest in the State unless the person has an appropriate license.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-304 - Qualifications of Boxers, Kick Boxers, and Mixed Martial Arts Contestants

    (a)    A licensee shall be examined by a licensed physician who is chosen by the Commission and who specializes in neurology or neurosurgery prior to the licensee’s first appearance as a contestant in a kick boxing, boxing, or mixed martial arts contest following the issuance or renewal of a license.    (b)    The Commission shall pay the cost of the neurological examination required under this section from license fees collected under this subtitle.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-304.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|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.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-305 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    An applicant for a license shall:        (1)    submit to the Commission an application on the form that the Commission provides; and        (2)    pay to the Commission an application fee of:            (i)    $10 for a license to participate as a wrestler or contestant in a contest or to act as a second in a contest;            (ii)    $15 for a license to act as a referee or judge in a contest;            (iii)    $25 for a license to act as a manager of a contestant;            (iv)    $25 for a license to act as a matchmaker of a contest; or            (v)    $150 for a license to act as a promoter of a contest.    (b)    The application shall contain the information that the Commission requires by regulation.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-306 - Surety Bond

    (a)    An applicant for a license to act as a promoter of a contest shall execute a surety bond to be given to the State for the benefit of each person who may be interested in the payment of the expenses incurred in connection with the contest.    (b)    The surety bond shall be:        (1)    in the amount of:            (i)    $2,000; or            (ii)    any greater amount that the Commission requires;        (2)    in a form that the Commission approves;        (3)    with a surety that the Commission approves; and        (4)    conditioned on the payment, within the time that the Commission sets, of all expenses incurred in connection with the contest.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-307 - Issuance of License

    The Commission shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-308 - Scope of License

    (a)    A boxer license authorizes the licensee to participate as a boxer in a contest.    (b)    (1)    A professional kick boxer license authorizes the licensee to participate as a professional kick boxer in a contest.        (2)    An amateur kick boxer license authorizes the licensee to participate as an amateur kick boxer in a contest.    (c)    A wrestler license authorizes the licensee to participate as a wrestler in a contest.    (d)    (1)    A professional mixed martial arts contestant license authorizes the licensee to participate as a professional mixed martial arts contestant in a contest.        (2)    An amateur mixed martial arts contestant license authorizes the licensee to participate as an amateur mixed martial arts contestant in a contest.    (e)    A manager license authorizes the licensee to act as a manager of a contestant.    (f)    A referee license authorizes the licensee to act as a referee in a contest.    (g)    A judge license authorizes the licensee to act as a judge in a contest.    (h)    A second license authorizes the licensee to act as a second in a contest.    (i)    A matchmaker license authorizes the licensee to act as a matchmaker of a contest.    (j)    A promoter license authorizes the licensee to act as a promoter of a contest.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-309 - Term of License

    A license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Commission takes any final action under § 4-310 of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Commission.    (b)    The Commission shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The Commission may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.    (d)    If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, nevertheless the Commission may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-312 - Judicial Review

    A party to a proceeding before the Commission who is aggrieved by a final decision of the Commission in a contested case, as defined in § 10-202 of the State Government Article, may take an appeal as allowed in §§ 10-222 and 10-223 of the State Government Article.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-313 - Contests Authorized

    A person may hold a contest in the State only if it is authorized by the Commission and is in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-314 - Neurological Examination

    (a)    The Commission shall require an individual to be examined by a licensed physician who is chosen by the Commission and who specializes in neurology or neurosurgery before the individual may participate as a contestant in a contest in the State if:        (1)    the individual has participated as a contestant in more than 12 contests in or out of the State;        (2)    a ringside physician recommends the examination; or        (3)    in 2 successive contests the individual:            (i)    receives a technical knockout as a result of a neurological injury; or            (ii)    is knocked out.    (b)    The Commission shall pay the cost of the neurological examination required under this section from the license fees collected under this subtitle.    (c)    On the basis of the neurological examination and the recommendation of the physician who conducts the examination, the Commission may find that the individual is not fit and may prohibit the individual from participating in a contest in the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-315 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, or Mixed Martial Arts Contests

    (a)    A contestant shall be allowed to enter the ring only if:        (1)    a physician approved by the Commission declares the contestant to be physically fit; and        (2)    the contestant has complied with § 4–304.1 of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Each contestant in a contest shall submit to:            (i)    a chemical test of the urine or blood of the contestant to detect the presence of a controlled dangerous substance defined in § 5–101 of the Criminal Law Article or other substance that the Commission prohibits by regulation; and            (ii)    subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a test of the blood or urine of the contestant to detect the presence of performance enhancing drugs, including:                1.    human growth hormones; and                2.    anabolic steroids.        (2)    A contestant shall be required to submit to a blood or urine test under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection if:            (i)    there is reasonable cause to believe the contestant has used a substance prohibited by regulation;            (ii)    the contestant was randomly selected by lottery; or            (iii)    the contestant has a documented or otherwise verified history of drug use within the 5 years immediately preceding the date of the contest.    (c)    The Commission shall set the length in rounds of each contest.    (d)    (1)    The Commission shall adopt regulations to ensure the safety of individuals who participate in amateur or professional mixed martial arts contests.        (2)    In developing the regulations, the Commission shall consider:            (i)    appropriate limits on acceptable maneuvers;            (ii)    time limits for contest rounds; and            (iii)    rules for termination of a contest.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-316 - Wrestler or Contestants in Fake Contests -- Penalties

    A wrestler or contestant who participates in a fake contest:        (1)    for the first offense, shall be prohibited for a period of 6 months beginning immediately after the offense from participating in a contest that is held by a person licensed to act as a promoter of a contest; and        (2)    for the second offense, shall be disqualified from attendance at or participation in a contest that is held by a person licensed to act as a promoter of a contest.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-317 - Publication of Seat Prices

    (a)    To protect the general public, the promoter of a contest shall have the price of seats at the contest published in at least 2 newspapers of general circulation in the county in which the contest is held.    (b)    The advertisement shall be in a space that is at least 2 inches by 3 inches.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-318 - Ticket Scalping

    A promoter may not allow the sale or exchange of a ticket or complimentary ticket for an amount that exceeds the box office price.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-319 - Ventilation and Safety of Structures

    A building or other structure that is used or intended to be used, wholly or partly, for a contest shall be ventilated properly and have fire exits and escapes in conformance with local law.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-320 - Allowing Unlicensed Person to Act or Participate in Contest Prohibited

    A promoter may not allow a person who does not have an appropriate license to participate as a wrestler or contestant in a contest or to act as a manager, referee, judge, second, or matchmaker in a contest.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-321 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-321 - Accepting Money or Gifts for Favors

    A manager, second, matchmaker, promoter, or principal may not accept money or a gift from a boxer, exhibitor of boxing, kick boxer, wrestler, or mixed martial arts contestant in return for a special privilege or for discriminating in making a match.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-322 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-322 - Penalties

    (a)    A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000, six months imprisonment, or both.    (b)    (1)    The Commission may impose on a person who violates any provision of this title a penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation.        (2)    In setting the amount of the penalty, the Commission shall consider:            (i)    the seriousness of the violation;            (ii)    the harm caused by the violation;            (iii)    the good faith of the violator;            (iv)    any history of previous violations by the violator; and            (v)    any other relevant factors.        (3)    The Commission shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-323 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-323 - Injunctive Relief

    (a)    The Commission may seek an ex parte, interlocutory, or final injunction from a circuit court if it concludes that a person:        (1)    conducts or attempts to conduct a contest that is not under the control and jurisdiction of the Commission in violation of § 4-205(a) of this title; or        (2)    participates or attempts to participate in a contest in the absence of a valid license issued by the Commission in violation of § 4-303 of this subtitle.    (b)    The injunctive relief may be sought from the circuit court of any county in which the contest is to be held or where the individual who is alleged to be violating this subtitle resides or has its principal place of business.    (c)    When seeking an injunction under this section, the Commission is not required to:        (1)    file a bond; or        (2)    show a lack of adequate remedy at law.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-402 - Appointment of Secretary as Agent for Service of Process; Issuance of Subpoenas

    (a)    By acting as an athlete agent in the State, a nonresident individual appoints the Secretary as the individual’s agent for service of process in any civil action in the State related to the individual’s acting as an athlete agent in the State.    (b)    The Secretary may issue subpoenas for any material that is relevant to the administration of this subtitle.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-403 - Acting as Athlete Agent Without License

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may not act as an athlete agent in the State without holding a license under § 4-405 of this subtitle.    (b)    Before being issued a license, an individual may act as an athlete agent in the State for all purposes except signing an agency contract if:        (1)    a student-athlete or another person acting on behalf of the student-athlete initiates communication with the individual; and        (2)    within 7 days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for a license as an athlete agent in the State.    (c)    An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-406 - License -- Reprimand, Suspension, Revocation

    (a)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 4-407 of this subtitle, the Secretary may reprimand a licensee, suspend, or revoke a license for conduct that would have justified denial of a license under § 4-405(b) of this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Instead of or in addition to reprimanding the licensee or suspending or revoking a license under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary may assess a civil penalty under § 4-416 of this subtitle.        (2)    The Secretary shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-407 - Hearing

    (a)    Except as provided in § 10-226 of the State Government Article, before the Secretary takes any final action under § 4-405(b), § 4-406, or § 4-416 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.    (b)    The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    The Secretary may administer oaths in a proceeding under this section.    (d)    If, after due notice, the person against whom the action is contemplated does not appear, the Secretary may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-408 - Payment of Moneys Collected

    The Secretary shall pay all moneys collected under this subtitle into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-409 - Agency Contract

    (a)    An agency contract must be in a record signed or otherwise authenticated by the parties.    (b)    An agency contract must state or contain:        (1)    the amount and method of calculating the consideration to be paid by the student–athlete for services to be provided by the athlete agent under the contract and any other consideration the athlete agent has received or will receive from any other source for entering into the contract or for providing the services;        (2)    the name of any person not listed in the application for a license or renewal of a license who will be compensated because the student–athlete signed the agency contract;        (3)    a description of any expenses that the student–athlete agrees to reimburse;        (4)    a description of the services to be provided to the student–athlete;        (5)    the duration of the contract; and        (6)    the date of execution.    (c)    An agency contract must contain, in close proximity to the signature of the student–athlete, a conspicuous notice in boldface type in capital letters stating:“WARNING TO STUDENT–ATHLETEIF YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT:     (1)    YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AS A STUDENT–ATHLETE IN YOUR SPORT;    (2)    IF YOU HAVE AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER ENTERING INTO THIS CONTRACT, BOTH YOU AND YOUR ATHLETE AGENT MUST NOTIFY YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; AND    (3)    YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER SIGNING IT. CANCELLATION OF THIS CONTRACT MAY NOT REINSTATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.”    (d)    (1)    An agency contract that does not conform to this section is voidable by the student–athlete.        (2)    If a student–athlete voids an agency contract under this section, the student–athlete is not required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student–athlete to enter into the contract.    (e)    The athlete agent shall give a record of the signed or otherwise authenticated agency contract to the student–athlete at the time of execution.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 4 - Maryland Uniform Athlete Agents Act|Section 4-410 - Notice of Agency Contract to Athletic Director

    (a)    Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student-athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled or the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the student-athlete intends to enroll.    (b)    Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next athletic event in which the student-athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the student-athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student-athlete is enrolled or in which the student-athlete intends to enroll that the student-athlete has entered into an agency contract.