Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 14 - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Chapter 09.14.07 - Ring Officials
Section 09.14.07.06 - Timekeepers

A. Be provided with a whistle and accurate stopwatch;

B. Be seated outside the ring, or fenced area, close to the bell and shall indicate the beginning and ending of each round by striking the bell with a metal hammer;

C. Give an appropriate signal to the contestants' seconds 10 seconds before the beginning of each round;

D. Inform the announcer of the exact duration of a contest that is terminated before the completion of the scheduled number of rounds;

E. Keep the time for a contestant suffering a knockdown; and

F. After a knockdown, rise and start counting with the stopwatch until the count of ten is reached.