Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 14 - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Chapter 09.14.08 - Wrestling Regulations
Section 09.14.08.04 - Physical Examinations

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.14.08.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. A wrestler shall be given a physical by a physician approved by the Commission before engaging in a contest.

B. A referee shall be given a physical before officiating a contest.

C. An inspector may permit a wrestler not examined under §A of this regulation, to engage in a contest if the wrestler has been examined by a licensed physician within 15 days of the scheduled contest.

D. A wrestler shall submit, on a form provided by the Commission, the results of a physical examination performed within 21 days of the application for a license.

E. The examining physician may disqualify a contestant or referee for:

(1) Blood pressure elevation, systolic pressure or diastolic pressure outside of acceptable limits as determined by the examining physician;

(2) An unhealed fracture or dislocation requiring splinting or casting; or

(3) Any other medical condition that, in the physician's opinion, renders the contestant unfit to compete, or a referee to officiate a contest.

F. The ringside physician may remain at the contest after completing the physical examinations.

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