1. A. General. Each Muay Thai contestant shall use the equipment, and in the manner, specified in this regulation.

2. B. Bandage. For all weight classes, bandages shall be:

   1. (1) A maximum of one roll (no more than 2 inches wide and 20 yards in length) of white, soft, cloth gauze is permitted per hand;

   2. (2) A maximum of one roll (no more than 2 inches wide and 10 feet in length) of white athletic tape is permitted per hand, which shall:

      1. (a) Be placed directly on each hand for protection near the wrist;
      2. (b) Cross the back of the hand twice but may not extend within three-fourths of an inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist;
      3. (c) Placed between the fingers; and
      4. (d) Not be allowed to cover the knuckles.
   3. (3) Placed on a Muay Thai contestant’s hands in the dressing room in the presence of the chief second of the Muay Thai contestant’s opponent; and
   4. (4) Be inspected and approved by the Commission prior to the gloves being placed on the hands of the Muay Thai contestant.

3. C. Gloves. Gloves worn by each Muay Thai contestant during the contest shall:

   1. (1) Be open-fingered;
   2. (2) Conform to specifications as determined by the Commission;
   3. (3) Weigh 8 ounces from weight classes Mini-Flyweight to Super-Welterweight; and
   4. (4) Weigh 10 ounces from weight classes Middleweight to Super-Heavyweight.
4. D. A mouth guard shall be approved by the Commission.
5. E. Groin protection shall be approved by the Commission.

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)