§ 17–2A-09
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 17-2A-09 (2026)
Title 17. Laboratories
Subtitle 2A. Forensic Laboratories
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(a)
The Secretary may deny a license to an applicant or suspend, revoke, or limit a license or the authority of a licensee to offer or perform tests that a license sets forth, if the forensic laboratory or its director or other personnel fail to meet the standards and requirements of this subtitle.
(b)
(1)
If the Secretary finds that a forensic laboratory licensed under this subtitle no longer meets the standards and requirements of this subtitle, the Secretary may:
(i)
Revoke the license of the forensic laboratory; or
(ii)
Suspend the license of the forensic laboratory.
(2)
If a deficiency exists, the Secretary may:
(i)
Impose a directed plan of correction;
(ii)
Regularly inspect the forensic laboratory to assure compliance with the directed plan of correction; or
(iii)
Limit the testing authorized by the license.
(c)
If the Secretary finds that a forensic laboratory provided erroneous or questionable test results, the Secretary may order the laboratory to provide written notification to:
(1)
The person or agency that ordered the tests;
(2)
The Office of the Public Defender or counsel of record; and
(3)
The State’s Attorney.
(d)
A State’s Attorney who receives notification from a laboratory under subsection (c) of this section shall notify the victim of the criminal act or the victim’s representative of the erroneous or questionable test results.
(e)
A forensic laboratory that fails to comply with an order issued by the Secretary under subsection (c) of this section is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each day of noncompliance after the deadline for compliance stated in the Secretary’s order, not to exceed a maximum penalty of $50,000.
(f)
Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Secretary denies, suspends, or revokes a license, or imposes a civil penalty under this section, the Secretary shall give the applicant or licensee notice and an opportunity for a hearing.