Officiating Judge License Details


Officiating Judge License

General Info - Statewide License

The Maryland State Athletic Commission licenses judges to officiate in the sports of professional boxing, amateur and professional kick boxing, and amateur and professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in the State of Maryland.  

The Commission establishes high health and safety standards for the participants in these sports. Judges must be licensed in accordance with these standards. The Commission carries out its mission by reflecting, and maintaining, safety and fairness as its guiding principles. The Commission strives to be fully attentive to, and supportive of, the various needs of licensees engaged in their respective fields and professions. The Commission’s strong commitment to regulatory excellence is reflected through the work and integrity of its experienced staff of officials, inspectors and ringside physicians.

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    Approval time

  • $15.00

    Application cost

Obtaining the License

Ready to get your license? - Steps, Requirements, and Documents

  1. An applicant for an original license to act as a judge in a boxing, kickboxing or MMA contest shall:

  2. Be at least 18 years old.

  3. Complete a course of training, approved by the Commission, which encompasses the elements of officiating the sport in which the applicant seeks to officiate.

  4. Achieve a score of at least 70% on an examination administered by the Commission.

  5. Successfully complete an annual ophthalmological exam performed by an ophthalmologist.

  6. The Commission may waive certain requirements for a nonresident judge applicant in a boxing, kickboxing or MMA contest if the applicant submits a certification from another state or tribal regulatory agency verifying that the applicant is qualified to act as a judge in the sport in which the applicant seeks to officiate.

Apply for the License

Maintaining Your License

Renewal and maintenance -

Maintaining your License (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain License/stay in good standing)

  1. Submit a renewal application.

  2. Pay renewal fee.

Agency/Contact

License Issuer - Information

Who issues the license?

Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation dllr.maryland.gov

Contact Information

Patrick Pannella

Email: athletic@dllr.state.md.us

Tel: (410) 230-6223 / Fax: (410) 962-8480

Work hours:

Address

Address: 500 North Calvert Street, Room 304, Baltimore, MD, 21202

Purpose

Why the License is required?

The Commission carries out its mission by reflecting, and maintaining, safety and fairness as its guiding principles.  Judges must be licensed and regulated in accordance with these principles.

Legal Authority

What laws and regulations give Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation the legal authority to issue this approval?

Title 4, Business Regulation, Annotated Code of Maryland