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Ch. 465
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2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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(7) "DNA sample" means a body fluid SAMPLE, INCLUDING BLOOD OR
SALIVA, or tissue sample provided by any person convicted of a [qualifying crime of
violence] FELONY OR A VIOLATION OF § 6-205 OR § 6-206 OF THE CRIMINAL LAW
ARTICLE OR BREAKING AND ENTERING MISDEMEANOR or any body fluid SAMPLE,
INCLUDING BLOOD OR SALIVA, or tissue sample submitted to the statewide DNA data
base system for analysis pursuant to a criminal investigation.
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[(8) "Qualifying crime of violence" means:
(i) A violation of Article 27, § 35C of the Code that involves sexual
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abuse;
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(ii) Rape in any degree;
(iii) A sexual offense in the first, second, or third degree;
(iv) Murder;
(v) Robbery under Article 27, § 486 or § 487 of the Code;
(vi) First degree assault; or
(vii) Attempts to commit these offenses.]
[(9)] (8) "Statewide DNA data base system" means the DNA record
system administered by the Department of State Police for identification purposes.
[(10)] (9) "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.
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