Originally Posted by Anonymous
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2019RS/bills/hb/hb1106f.pdf

Call 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;