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§ 2-505. Purposes of testing DNA samples

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic Safety

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. Department of State Police (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Statewide DNA Data Base System (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Safety, § 2-505
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 88B, § 12A
§ 2-505. Purposes of testing DNA samples
Currentness
In general
(a) To the extent fiscal resources are available, DNA samples shall be collected and tested:
(1) to analyze and type the genetic markers contained in or derived from the DNA samples;
(2) as part of an official investigation into a crime;
(3) to help identify human remains;
(4) to help identify missing individuals; and
(5) for research and administrative purposes, including:
(i) development of a population database after personal identifying information is removed;
(ii) support of identification research and protocol development of forensic DNA analysis methods; and
(iii) quality control.
Limitations on DNA records
(b)(1) Only DNA records that directly relate to the identification of individuals shall be collected and stored.
(2) DNA records may not be used for any purposes other than those specified in this subtitle.

Credits

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, c. 240, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 2-505, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 2-505
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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