# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 2. Department of State Police

### Subtitle 3. Powers and Duties of Department

#### Section 2-312

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall charge a fee of $5 per fingerprint card to each individual who requests that the individual be fingerprinted.

(b) A fee may not be charged to an individual who is:

  (1) fingerprinted as a matter of procedure in a law enforcement action;

  (2) required to have fingerprints retaken because of any fault or error by the Department during the preparation of the fingerprint card; or

  (3) otherwise declared by the Secretary to be exempt from this section.

(c) Subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, the Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.

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