In this subtitle, “confidential record” means any record, report, statement, note, or other information that: Is assembled or obtained for research or study by the Secretary; and Names or otherwise identifies any person.

Each confidential record shall remain in the custody and control of the Secretary or an agent or employee of the Secretary, if the Secretary assembled or obtained the confidential record. The confidential record may be used only for the research and study for which it was assembled or obtained. A person may not disclose any confidential record to any person who is not engaged in the research or study project. This section does not apply to or restrict the use or publication of any statistics, information, or other material that summarizes or refers to confidential records in the aggregate, without disclosing the identity of any person who is the subject of the confidential record.

A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.