(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle does not apply to: (1) intercollegiate, interscholastic, or intramural boxing, kick boxing, or wrestling; (2) amateur boxing conducted under the supervision of a nationally recognized amateur organization; (3) martial arts where: (i) contact to the body is permitted in only a restrained manner; (ii) contact to the head is not permitted; and (iii) no contact is permitted that may result, or is intended to result, in physical harm to an opponent; or (4) a mixed martial arts exhibition. (b) Each boxer shall wear protective headgear in each amateur boxing match or exhibition.
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