§ 2–507
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 2-507 (2026)
Title 2. Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process
Subtitle 5. Facial Recognition Technology
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This subtitle may not be construed to restrict the use of facial recognition technology for the purpose of:
(1)
identifying a missing or deceased person or a person who is incapacitated and unable to otherwise provide the person’s own identity;
(2)
redacting a recording or an image for release or disclosure to protect the privacy of an individual depicted in a recording or an image;
(3)
forensic analysis of electronic media seized by law enforcement in relation to a specific investigation if the person identified in the electronic media is not the subject of criminal charges resulting from the forensic analysis;
(4)
enhancing security systems for preventing unauthorized access to information, goods, materials, areas, or other properties under the custody or care of a law enforcement agency; or
(5)
conducting otherwise legitimate activity unrelated to a criminal investigation.