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(3)     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]

(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, 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 individual who was 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 ON OR before October 1, [1999]
2003, and who remains confined in a correctional facility [on or after October 1,
1999], 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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