1. A. A boxing or kickboxing ring shall meet the following requirements:

   1. (1) The boxing or kickboxing ring may not be less than 16 feet square or more than 24 feet square within the ring ropes;
   2. (2) The platform shall extend beyond the ropes for a distance of at least 2 feet;
   3. (3) The ring posts shall be at least 18 inches away from the ring ropes;
   4. (4) The ring floor, both within and outside the ropes, shall be padded with a minimum of 1 inch thick unicellular safety foam;
   5. (5) The platform shall have a top covering of canvas, duck, or equivalent material tightly stretched and laced to the platform;
   6. (6) The platform shall be a maximum height of 4 feet above the floor of the building and shall be provided with suitable steps for use by the boxers; and
   7. (7) The mat and coverings shall be kept clean and free of odors at all times.

2. B. Ring posts shall meet the following requirements:

   1. (1) Constructed of metal with a maximum diameter of 3 inches;
   2. (2) Extend to the floor of the ring with a maximum height of 58 inches; and
   3. (3) Properly padded.

3. C. Ring ropes shall meet the following requirements:

   1. (1) Four in number with a minimum diameter of 1 inch;
   2. (2) The lower rope shall be 18 inches above the ring floor;
   3. (3) The top rope shall be 54 inches above the ring floor;
   4. (4) The remaining two ropes shall be evenly spaced between the lower and top ropes;
   5. (5) The ropes shall be covered with a smooth plastic or other smooth, soft material;
   6. (6) The ropes shall be adjustable and shall be kept at the correct tautness; and
   7. (7) The ring ropes shall be tied in the center of the ropes on all four sides.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §4-205, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 1, 1965

Subtitle revised effective August 26, 1985 (12:17 Md. R. 1705)

Regulation .03A amended effective June 10, 1991 (18:11 Md. R. 1187)

Regulation .04 amended effective September 3, 1990 (17:17 Md. R. 2079)

Chapter revised effective July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898)

Regulation .01 amended as an emergency provision effective January 10, 2013 (40:3 Md. R. 216); amended permanently effective July 8, 2013 (40:13 Md. R. 1074)

Regulation .03 amended as an emergency provision effective January 10, 2013 (40:3 Md. R. 216); amended permanently effective July 8, 2013 (40:13 Md. R. 1074)