# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 17. Laboratories

### Subtitle 2A. Forensic Laboratories

#### Section 17-2A-04

(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 Secretary.

(c) The Secretary may grant an out-of-state forensic  laboratory a waiver from the licensure requirements of this  subtitle with conditions.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)