(7) "DNA sample" means a body fluid or tissue sample provided by any
person convicted of a qualifying crime of violence or any body fluid or tissue sample
submitted to the statewide DNA data base system for analysis pursuant to a criminal
investigation.

(8) "Qualifying crime of violence" means:

(i) A violation of Article 27, § 35C of the Code that involves sexual

abuse;

(ii) Rape in any degree; [or]

(iii) A sexual offense in the first, second, or third degree;

(IV) MURDER IN ANY DEGREE;

(V) ROBBERY IN ANY DEGREE OR ROBBERY WITH A DEADLY

WEAPON;

(VI) FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT, OR

(VII) ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT THESE OFFENSES.

(9) "Statewide DNA data base system" means the DNA record system
administered by the Department of State Police for identification purposes.

(10) "Statewide DNA repository" means the State repository of DNA
samples collected under this section.

(b) (1) There is created within the Crime Laboratory a statewide DNA data
base system.

(2) The system shall be the central repository for all DNA testing
information as provided in this section.

(3) The Director shall:

(i) Administer and manage the system;

(ii) Consult with the Secretary on the adoption of appropriate
regulations concerning system protocols and operations;

(iii) Ensure compatibility with Federal Bureau of Investigation and
CODIS requirements, including the use of comparable test procedures, quality
assurance, laboratory equipment, and computer software; and

(iv) Ensure the security and confidentiality of all records of the

system.

(4) The Secretary, after consultation with the Director, shall adopt
appropriate regulations concerning system protocols and operation.

(c) Pursuant to regulations adopted by the Secretary after consultation with
the Director under this section, a person convicted of a qualifying crime of violence
shall: