# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 5. Children

### Subtitle 5. Child Care; Foster Care

#### Section 5-558

On or before August 15, 1986, the Secretary shall:

(1) provide for the adoption of a specified form or forms to be used in applying for the criminal history records check to be issued by the Department, including an appropriate disclosure statement;

(2) designate the appropriate State or local law enforcement offices in the State, or other approved locations, where fingerprints may be obtained and application for a criminal history records check may be made; and

(3) adopt rules and regulations necessary and reasonable to administer this Part V of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)