http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hb/hb1106f.pdfCall Annapolis. The nanny state is at it again. A bill was introduced because you can’t be trusted to parent. 8th grade and under, no checking.
(F) A YOUTH ATHLETE PARTICIPATING IN HOCKEY OR LACROSSE MAY NOT ENGAGE IN CHECKING.
Almost as bothersome:
(C) A YOUTH ATHLETE SHALL USE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WHILE PARTICIPATING IN A YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM:
(1) FOR LACROSSE, HOCKEY, RUGBY, AND FOOTBALL, PROPER
HEADGEAR AND MOUTH GEAR THAT IS SIZE–APPROPRIATE,
REGARDLESS OF GENDER;