- A. The referee is the sole arbiter of a bout.
- B. The referee and/or the ringside physician are the only individuals authorized to stop the contest, as determined by the Commission.
- C. The referee shall confirm with the fighter that the mouthpiece is inserted and shall confirm with male fighters that a groin protector is inserted before the start of the 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)