Ch. 240

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(4) ensure the security and confidentiality of all records in the statewide
DNA data base system; AND

(5) PROVIDE FOR A LIAISON WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION AND OTHER CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES RELATED TO THE
STATE'S PARTICIPATION IN CODIS OR IN ANY DNA DATA BASE DESIGNATED BY THE
DEPARTMENT.

(d)     The Crime Laboratory shall:

(1)     receive DNA samples for analysis, classification, [and] storage, AND
DISPOSAL;

(2)     file the DNA record of identification characteristic profiles of DNA
samples submitted to the Crime Laboratory; and

(3)     make information that relates to DNA samples and DNA records
available to other agencies and individuals as authorized by this subtitle.

(e)      The Director may contract with a Qualified DNA laboratory to complete
DNA typing analyses if the laboratory meets the guidelines established by the Director.

(f)      Subject to § 2-511 of this subtitle, records of testing shall be permanently
retained on file at the Crime Laboratory.

2-504.

(a)     (1) In accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle, AND IF
ADEQUATE FUNDS FOR THE COLLECTION OF DNA SAMPLES ARE APPROPRIATED IN
THE STATE BUDGET, AND IF ADEQUATE FUNDS FOR THE COLLECTION OF DNA
SAMPLES ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE STATE BUDGET, an individual who is convicted
of a [crime of violence, as defined in § 2-501 of this subtitle,] FELONY OR A
VIOLATION OF § 6-205 OR § 6-206 OF THE CRIMINAL LAW ARTICLE shall:

(i) have a DNA sample collected on intake to a correctional facility,
if the individual is sentenced to a term of imprisonment; or

(ii) provide a DNA sample as a condition of sentence or probation, if
the individual is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

(2) [An] IF ADEQUATE FUNDS FOR THE COLLECTION OF DNA SAMPLES
ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE STATE BUDGET, AN IF ADEQUATE FUNDS FOR THE
COLLECTION OF DNA SAMPLES ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE STATE BUDGET, AN
individual who was convicted PRIOR TO OCTOBER 1, 2003, of a [crime of violence, as
defined in § 2-501 of this subtitle, before October 1, 1999,3 FELONY OR A VIOLATION
OF § 6-205 AND § 6-206 OF THE CRIMINAL LAW ARTICLE ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1,
2003 and who remains confined in a correctional facility on or after October 1, f 19994
2003, shall submit a DNA sample to the Department.

(b)     In accordance with regulations adopted under this subtitle, each DNA
sample required to be collected under this section shall be collected:

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