1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated and, unless otherwise indicated, the regulations in this subtitle pertaining to the sport of boxing shall apply to the sport of Professional Muay Thai.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Commission” means the State Athletic Commission of Maryland.

   2. (2) “Contest” means any Muay Thai:

      1. (a) Competition;
      2. (b) Match;
      3. (c) Performance; or
      4. (d) Show.
   3. (3) “Contestant” means a Muay Thai fighter who participates against an opponent in a contest.

   4. (4) Manager.

      1. (a) “Manager” means a person who, under contract, agreement, or other arrangement, undertakes to control or administer, directly or indirectly, a Muay Thai contest-related matter on behalf of a contestant.

      2. (b) “Manager” includes, but is not limited to:

         1. (i) A booking agent; and
         2. (ii) An advisor.
   5. (5) “Muay Thai” means a competition in which contestants use interdisciplinary forms of fighting, including striking with the hands, feet, knees, or elbows.
   6. (6) “Official record” means the cumulative results of Muay Thai contests, sanctioned by a regulatory agency, in which a contestant has participated.
   7. (7) “Promoter” means an individual, partnership, corporation, club, association or other organization that gives, holds, or otherwise conducts a Muay Thai contest within the State.
   8. (8) “Regulatory agency” means a commission, board, or other entity of a state, commonwealth, territory, or country, created by law or executive order, which regulates Muay Thai contests.
   9. (9) “Second” means an individual who assists a Muay Thai contestant during a contest.

Authority: Business Regulations Article, §§4-205, 4-301, and 4-303, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: September 29, 2025 (52:19 Md. R. 956)