(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Forensic analysis” means a medical, chemical, toxicologic, firearms, or other expert examination or test performed on physical evidence, including DNA evidence, for the purpose of determining the connection of the evidence to a criminal act. (2) “Forensic analysis” includes an examination or test required by a […]
(a) (1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations that set standards and requirements for forensic laboratories. (2) The regulations shall contain the standards and requirements that the Secretary considers necessary to assure the citizens of the State that forensic laboratories provide safe, reliable, and accurate services. (3) The regulations shall: (i) Require the director of a forensic laboratory to establish and […]
(a) Forensic laboratory deficiency statements and plans of correction are public documents. (b) A forensic laboratory shall make discrepancy logs, contamination records, and test results available to the public within 30 days of a written request. (c) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the proceedings, records, and files of an organization or State agency responsible […]
(a) After December 31, 2011, a forensic laboratory shall hold a license issued by the Secretary before the forensic laboratory may offer or perform forensic analysis in the State. (b) The Secretary shall issue a letter of exception to a laboratory that: (1) Performs only limited forensic analysis; and (2) Meets the exception requirements in regulations adopted by the […]
To qualify for a license, an applicant shall provide evidence to satisfy the Secretary that the forensic laboratory and its personnel meet the standards and requirements of this subtitle.
(a) An applicant for a license shall submit an application to the Secretary on the form that the Secretary requires. (b) An application for a license to operate a forensic laboratory shall include: (1) The name of the operator or owner; (2) The tests or examinations that the forensic laboratory would provide; and (3) Any other information that the Secretary […]
(a) The Secretary shall issue a license to an applicant that meets the standards and requirements of this subtitle. (b) A forensic laboratory license shall include the name of the: (1) Forensic laboratory; (2) Laboratory director; and (3) Operator or owner of the laboratory. (c) A forensic laboratory license shall designate the tests, examinations, or analyses that may be offered or […]
(a) The Secretary may deny a license to an applicant or suspend, revoke, or limit a license or the authority of a licensee to offer or perform tests that a license sets forth, if the forensic laboratory or its director or other personnel fail to meet the standards and requirements of this subtitle. (b) (1) If the Secretary […]
(a) In this section, “discriminate or retaliate” includes: (1) Failing to promote an individual or to provide another employment–related benefit for which the individual would otherwise be eligible; (2) Making an adverse evaluation or decision in relation to accreditation, certification, credentialing, or licensing of the individual; or (3) Taking a personnel action that is adverse to the individual concerned. […]
(a) A person that violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: (1) A fine not exceeding $100 for the first offense; and (2) A fine not exceeding $500 for each subsequent conviction for a violation of the same provision. (b) Each day on which a violation occurs is a […]
(a) The Governor shall establish a Forensic Laboratory Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary on matters relating to the implementation of the provisions of this subtitle. (b) The Advisory Committee shall consist of the following 10 members: (1) The Director of the Laboratories Administration in the Department, or the Director’s designee; (2) The Director of the Office of Health […]
