PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                            H.B. 343

registration statement, [a local law enforcement agency] THE DEPARTMENT shall send
written notice of the registration statement tor

(1) THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THE COUNTY

WHERE THE SEXUAL OFFENDER WILL RESIDE AND, IF APPLICABLE, A MUNICIPAL
POLICE FORCE; AND

(II) [the] THE county superintendent, as defined in § 1-101 of the
Education Article, in the county where the [child] SEXUAL sexual offender will reside.

(2)     As soon as possible and in no event later than 5 working days after
receiving notice from the [local law enforcement agency]—DEPARTMENT under
paragraph (1) of this subsection, a county superintendent shall send written notice of the
registration statement to the THOSE principals of the schools within the supervision of the
superintendent THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE
STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL FROM A CHILD SEXUAL OFFENDER.

(3)     In addition to the notice required under paragraph (1) of this
subsection, THE DEPARTMENT OR a local law enforcement agency may SHALL provide
notice of a registration statement to the following organizations ANY PERSON OR
ORGANIZATION THAT THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES MAY SERVE TO PROTECT
THE PUBLIC CONCERNING A SPECIFIC OFFENDER REGISTRANTS THE DEPARTMENT
OR the agency determines that such notice is necessary to protect the public interest:

(i) A community organization;

(ii) A religious organization; and

(iii) Any other organization that relates to children or youth.

(4)     IN ADDITION TO THE DEPARTMENT, A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY MAY ALSO MAKE THE DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.

(4) (5) (I) [A] THE DEPARTMENT AND local law enforcement
[agency] AGENCIES shall establish procedures for carrying out the notification
requirements of paragraph (3) of this subsection, including the circumstances under and
manner in which notification shall be provided.

(II) A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MAY NOT
RELEASE THE IDENTITY OF A VICTIM OF AN OFFENSE THAT REQUIRES
REGISTRATION UNDER THIS SECTION.

(6)     A DISCLOSURE UNDER THIS SUBSECTION MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED
TO LIMIT OR PROHIBIT ANY OTHER DISCLOSURE PERMITTED OR REQUIRED UNDER
LAW.

(7)     (I) EXCEPT FOR A REGISTRATION STATEMENT PROVIDED TO A
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. A REGISTRATION STATEMENT PROVIDED TO A
PERSON OR ORGANIZATION UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE

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