Maryland Code, Labor and Employment § 9-212

(a)(1) This section applies to each jockey licensed by the State Racing Commission to ride a thoroughbred horse.

(2) This section applies only at a thoroughbred racing association or training facility under the jurisdiction of the State Racing Commission.

(1) live thoroughbred racing; or

(2) training a thoroughbred race horse, if the principal earnings of the jockey are based on money earned as a jockey during live racing and not as an exercise rider.

(c)(1) For the purposes of this title, the employer of a jockey who is a covered employee under this section is the Maryland Jockey Injury Compensation Fund, Inc.

(2) This subsection does not affect any other provision of law or practice.