Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions — Subtitle 46. Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-4601 (2026)
Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 46. Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Program” means the Forensic Nurse Examiner Training Grant Program.
(c)
“Qualified health care provider” has the meaning stated in § 11–926 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(d)
“Self–administered sexual assault evidence collection kit” means materials advertised or marketed as a means for a person other than a qualified health care provider to collect physical evidence of a sexual crime.
(e)
“Sexual crime” has the meaning stated in § 10–925 of the Courts Article.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-4602 (2026)
Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 46. Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits
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(a)
This section does not apply to a self–administered sexual assault evidence collection kit that is issued by the Maryland Department of Health.
(b)
A person may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute a self–administered sexual assault evidence collection kit.
(c)
(1)
A violation of this section is:
(i)
An unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and
(ii)
Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.
(2)
(i)
In addition to any penalty imposed under Title 13 of this article, a person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 for each violation.
(ii)
The civil penalty under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph is recoverable by the State in a civil action or an administrative cease and desist action under § 13–403(a) and (b) of this article or after an administrative hearing has been held under § 13–403(d)(3) and (4) of this article.
(d)
Only the Attorney General may enforce this section.
(e)
All fines, penalties, and damages collected for violations of this section shall be deposited into the Forensic Nurse Examiner Training Grant Program Fund established under § 14–4604 of this subtitle.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-4603 (2026)
Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 46. Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits
§ 14–4603LinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is a Forensic Nurse Examiner Training Grant Program.
(b)
The purpose of the Program is to assist nonprofit entities that provide resources for victims of sexual assault in the State to fund training for nurses in the State to develop skills in conducting forensic examinations of victims of sexual assault.
(c)
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall establish:
(1)
An application process for nonprofit entities and higher education institutions and colleges in the State to apply for grant funding from the Program; and
(2)
Eligibility criteria for selecting recipients for grant funding from the Program.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-4604 (2026)
Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 46. Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits
§ 14–4604LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “Fund” means the Forensic Nurse Examiner Training Grant Program Fund.
(b)
There is a Forensic Nurse Examiner Training Grant Program Fund.
(c)
The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding for grants awarded under the Program.
(d)
The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy shall administer the Fund.
(e)
(1)
The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)
The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(f)
The Fund consists of:
(1)
Revenue distributed to the Fund under § 14–4602 of this subtitle; and
(2)
Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.
(g)
The Fund may be used only to fund grants to nonprofit entities through the Program.
(h)
(1)
The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.
(2)
Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.
(i)
Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.