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MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 3 - Regulations|Section 3-313 - Copies of Regulations

    (a)    The Commissioner shall:        (1)    compile a set of current regulations adopted under this subtitle;        (2)    keep a set of the regulations in the Office of the Commissioner; and        (3)    make a copy of the regulations for anyone who asks for one.    (b)    The Commissioner may set a fee to cover the cost of making and mailing a copy of the current regulations.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 3 - Regulations|Section 3-314 - Variances

    (a)    An amusement owner affected by a regulation adopted under this subtitle may apply in writing to the Commissioner for a variance from the regulation.    (b)    The Commissioner may grant a variance from a regulation adopted under this subtitle if:        (1)    the variance is necessary to prevent undue hardship; or        (2)    an existing condition makes compliance with the regulation impracticable and the Commissioner believes that the reasonable safety of the public can be ensured.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 3 - Regulations|Section 3-315 - Termination of Sections

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, §§ 3–301 and 3–303 through 3–311 of this subtitle shall terminate on July 1, 2024.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 4 - Operation of Amusement Attractions|Section 3-401 - Insurance and Inspection Required

    (a)    An amusement attraction may not operate unless the amusement owner has purchased insurance for the amusement attraction in accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    Except for testing and inspection, an amusement attraction may not be operated unless the Commissioner has issued a certificate of inspection for the amusement attraction.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 4 - Operation of Amusement Attractions|Section 3-402 - Inspections and Investigations

    (a)    The Commissioner shall inspect:        (1)    annually, each amusement attraction at an amusement park;        (2)    annually, each inflatable amusement attraction in which, while in contact with the attraction, an individual is 4 feet or more above the ground;        (3)    except for an inflatable amusement attraction, each amusement attraction, if moved, before it begins operation at another location; and        (4)    each new or modified amusement attraction before it begins public operation.    (b)    (1)    An amusement owner shall notify the Commissioner before operating an amusement attraction that is new, modified, or reconstructed.        (2)    An owner or lessee of a carnival or fair shall:            (i)    notify the Commissioner in writing at least 30 days before opening the carnival or fair at each location; and            (ii)    give the Commissioner immediate notice of a change in the schedule of locations or dates if the schedule changes after notification.    (c)    The Commissioner shall issue to an amusement owner a certificate of inspection for each amusement attraction at a carnival, fair, or amusement park if:        (1)    after inspection the Commissioner finds that the amusement attraction complies with this title and the regulations adopted under it; and        (2)    the amusement owner submits to the Commissioner a certificate of insurance for the amusement attraction as required by § 3–403 of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    A certificate of inspection for an amusement attraction at an amusement park expires not more than 1 year after the date of issuance.        (2)    A certificate of inspection for an amusement attraction at a fair or carnival expires not more than 30 days after the date of issuance.        (3)    A certificate of inspection for an inflatable amusement attraction in which, while in contact with the attraction, an individual is 4 feet or more above the ground expires not more than 1 year after the date of issuance.    (e)    The certificate of inspection shall be posted in plain view on the amusement attraction.    (f)    On information or notification of an accident or complaint that involves an amusement attraction, the Commissioner shall investigate the accident or complaint and inspect the amusement attraction.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 4 - Operation of Amusement Attractions|Section 3-403 - Insurance

    (a)    (1)    An amusement owner shall obtain insurance against liability for injury to an individual that arises out of the use of an amusement attraction.        (2)    The insurance shall be in the amount of at least:            (i)    $350,000 for an amusement ride that operates by mechanical means; or            (ii)    $200,000 for:                1.    an amusement ride that operates only by human power or gravity, including a water slide or water flume; or                2.    any other amusement attraction.    (b)    An amusement owner shall obtain insurance from an insurer or surety that is acceptable to the State Insurance Commissioner.    (c)    (1)    A county where an amusement attraction is located may buy, on behalf of a nonprofit organization, the amount of insurance required under this section for the amusement attraction.        (2)    A county that merely buys insurance for an amusement owner is immune from liability under § 5–516 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.    (d)    (1)    This subsection applies to a nonprofit community service corporation that:            (i)    is incorporated under Maryland law;            (ii)    is authorized to collect charges or assessments by a covenant running with the land; and            (iii)    has gross annual revenues of at least $15,000,000.        (2)    A nonprofit community service corporation complies with the insurance requirements of this section for an amusement attraction that the corporation owns and operates if the corporation is self–insured for at least $1,000,000 against liability for injury that arises out of the use of the amusement attraction:            (i)    under regulations that the State Insurance Commissioner adopts; or            (ii)    until the State Insurance Commissioner adopts regulations, with the approval of the State Insurance Commissioner, if the corporation is authorized by a covenant running with the land to collect a payment or charge based on the value of real property.        (3)    A nonprofit community service corporation that elects to self–insure shall submit periodically in writing to the State Insurance Commissioner the conditions of self–insurance.        (4)    The conditions of self–insurance must:            (i)    be approved by the State Insurance Commissioner; and            (ii)    conform with the conditions of comprehensive liability insurance policies available in the private market.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 4 - Operation of Amusement Attractions|Section 3-404 - Records and Reports

    (a)    Each amusement owner who operates an amusement attraction in the State shall:        (1)    keep and make available to the Commissioner records about the activities of the amusement owner under this title; and        (2)    keep accurate records of, and submit periodic reports to the Commissioner on, injuries to the public that occur during use of amusement attractions other than injuries that:            (i)    are minor;            (ii)    require only first-aid treatment; and            (iii)    do not involve medical treatment or loss of consciousness.    (b)    Whenever a death or serious physical injury results from the operation of an amusement attraction:        (1)    the person who directly controls the operation of the amusement attraction immediately shall close the amusement attraction until it has been inspected by the Commissioner;        (2)    the amusement owner shall report the incident orally or in writing to the Commissioner within 24 hours; and        (3)    the Commissioner shall inspect the amusement attraction within 24 hours after receiving notice of the incident.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 4 - Operation of Amusement Attractions|Section 3-405 - Prohibition on Use of Attraction

    (a)    The Commissioner may prohibit use of an amusement attraction if, after an inspection or investigation, the Commissioner finds that:        (1)    the amusement attraction violates a regulation adopted under this title; and        (2)    there is a substantial probability of death or serious physical injury from continued use of the amusement attraction.    (b)    To prohibit use of an amusement attraction, the Commissioner shall give an amusement owner written notice that prohibits use of the amusement attraction.    (c)    (1)    The Commissioner shall post a copy of the notice on the amusement attraction.        (2)    Only the Commissioner may remove the copy of the notice.    (d)    The amusement attraction may not be operated until it is made safe for public use and each required safeguard is provided.    (e)    (1)    A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner under this section may appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the Maryland Rules.        (2)    (i)    The filing of an appeal does not stay the decision of the Commissioner.            (ii)    However, after giving the Commissioner notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the court in which the appeal is pending may stay the decision of the Commissioner on conditions that the court considers proper.            (iii)    The conditions may include a requirement to post security.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 3-501 - False Representations and Statements

    (a)    A person may not knowingly make a false representation or false statement in an application, plan, record, report, or other document that the person submits or is required to keep under this title.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 3-502 - Willful Violation Causing Death; Penalty

    If an amusement owner willfully violates this title or an order passed or regulation adopted under this title and a member of the public dies as a result of the violation, the amusement owner is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to:         (1)    for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both; or        (2)    for a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 3-503 - Prohibition on Bungee Jumping Operation

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Bungee jump” means jumping or falling by an individual from a height while attached to a rope or cord that is elastic, rubber, or latex.        (3)    “Bungee jumping operation” means an operation that allows an individual to bungee jump for a fee or dues.    (b)    A person may not conduct a bungee jumping operation.    (c)    A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  3-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 3 - Amusement Attractions|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 3-504 - Civil Penalties

    (a)    The Commissioner shall impose a civil penalty for a violation of this title only:        (1)    in accordance with this section; and        (2)    after issuing a citation under § 3-406 of this title for the violation.    (b)    The Commissioner may impose a civil penalty, not exceeding $500 for each violation, against an amusement owner who:        (1)    violates this title or an order passed or regulation adopted under this title, if the Commissioner finds that the violation is not serious; or        (2)    violates a requirement for posting imposed under this title.    (c)    The Commissioner may impose a civil penalty, not exceeding $500 for each day a violation continues, against an amusement owner who fails to correct the violation in the time set for its correction.    (d)    The Commissioner may impose a civil penalty, not exceeding $1,000 for each violation, against an amusement owner who violates this title or an order passed or regulation adopted under this title if a substantial probability of death or serious physical injury exists because of the violation, unless the amusement owner did not know and with reasonable diligence could not have known of the violation.    (e)    The Commissioner may impose a civil penalty, not exceeding $2,000 for each violation, against a person who:        (1)    operates an amusement attraction without a certificate of inspection from the Commissioner; or        (2)    willfully or repeatedly violates this title or an order passed or regulation adopted under this title.    (f)    Before the Commissioner imposes a civil penalty, the Commissioner shall consider the appropriateness of the penalty in relation to:        (1)    the size of the business of the amusement owner against whom the penalty is to be imposed;        (2)    the gravity of the violation for which the penalty is to be imposed;        (3)    the good faith of the amusement owner; and        (4)    any previous violations by the amusement owner.    (g)    Each civil penalty shall be paid into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 4-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Boxing” includes sparring.    (c)    “Commission” means the State Athletic Commission.    (d)    (1)    “Contest” means a boxing, kick boxing, or wrestling:            (i)    competition;            (ii)    exhibition;            (iii)    match;            (iv)    performance; or            (v)    show.        (2)    “Contest” includes a mixed martial arts:            (i)    competition;            (ii)    match;            (iii)    performance; or            (iv)    show.        (3)    “Contest” does not include a mixed martial arts exhibition.    (e)    “Contestant” means an individual who participates in a boxing, professional kick boxing, amateur kick boxing, professional mixed martial arts, or amateur mixed martial arts contest.    (f)    “Mixed martial arts” means a competition in which contestants use interdisciplinary forms of fighting, including various forms of martial arts, involving:        (1)    striking with the hands, feet, knees, or elbows; and        (2)    grappling by take–downs, throws, submissions, or choke holds.    (g)    “Mixed martial arts exhibition” means mixed martial arts where:        (1)    contact to the body is permitted in only a restrained manner;        (2)    contact to the head is not permitted; and        (3)    no contact is permitted that may result, or is intended to result, in physical harm to an opponent.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 2 - State Athletic Commission|Section 4-201 - Established

    There is a State Athletic Commission in the Department.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 2 - State Athletic Commission|Section 4-202 - Membership

    (a)    The Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary.    (b)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Commission shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 6 years and begins on July 1.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1992.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    (1)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.        (2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, a member shall be considered to have resigned if the member did not attend at least two–thirds of the Commission meetings held during any consecutive 12–month period while the member was serving on the Commission.        (3)    The Governor may waive a member’s resignation and allow the member to continue serving if the member has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor and the reasons are made public.        (4)    In accordance with § 8–501 of the State Government Article, the chairman shall provide notice to the Governor and the Governor shall appoint a successor.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 2 - State Athletic Commission|Section 4-203 - Chairman

    (a)    The Commission shall elect a chairman from among the members of the Commission.    (b)    The manner of election of the chairman and the chairman’s term of office shall be as the Commission determines.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 2 - State Athletic Commission|Section 4-204 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Surety Bond; Staff; Office

    (a)    (1)    A majority of the authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.        (2)    The Commission may not act unless a majority of the authorized membership concurs.    (b)    The Commission shall set the times and places of its meetings.    (c)    (1)    The chairman of the Commission is entitled to:            (i)    an annual salary of $6,000; and            (ii)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.        (2)    Each other member of the Commission is entitled to:            (i)    an annual salary of $4,000; and            (ii)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    While in office, each member of the Commission shall be covered by a surety bond in the form and amount required by law.    (e)    The Commission may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.    (f)    The Commission shall have its general offices in Baltimore City.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 2 - State Athletic Commission|Section 4-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    The Commission shall control and have jurisdiction over all contests held in the State.    (b)    The Commission may:        (1)    adopt regulations to administer its office;        (2)    administer oaths; and        (3)    issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses to testify or to produce evidence.    (c)    The Commission shall:        (1)    adopt a seal;        (2)    adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title;        (3)    keep a record of its proceedings;        (4)    keep at its general offices all its books, documents, and papers; and        (5)    prepare notices and other papers for service.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 2 - State Athletic Commission|Section 4-206 - Disposition of Money

    The Commission shall pay all money that it collects into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 2 - State Athletic Commission|Section 4-207 - Authority of Secretary

    The Commission exercises its powers and duties subject to the authority of the Secretary.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 2 - State Athletic Commission|Section 4-208 - Termination of Certain Provisions

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title and all regulations adopted under this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title shall terminate on July 1, 2031.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|Section 4-301 - "License" Defined

    (a)    In this subtitle, “license” means a license issued by the Commission.    (b)    In this subtitle, “license” includes:        (1)    a license to participate as a boxer in a contest;        (2)    a license to participate as a professional kick boxer in a contest;        (3)    a license to participate as an amateur kick boxer in a contest;        (4)    a license to participate as a wrestler in a contest;        (5)    a license to participate as a professional mixed martial arts contestant in a contest;        (6)    a license to participate as an amateur mixed martial arts contestant in a contest;        (7)    a license to act as a manager for a contestant;        (8)    a license to act as a referee in a contest;        (9)    a license to act as a judge in a contest;        (10)    a license to act as a second in a contest;        (11)    a license to act as a matchmaker of a contest; and        (12)    a license to act as a promoter of a contest.
MD. Business Regulation Code Ann. §  4-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Business Regulation|Title 4 - Athletics|Subtitle 3 - Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts|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.