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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 10.51.05.14" title_num="10" subtitle_num="51" chapter_num="05" heading="Subcontractors.">
  <text>A licensee shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Maintain a list of all subcontractors to which forensic analyses are referred;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Be responsible for the subcontractor’s forensic analysis or examination;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Ensure that forensic analysis results from the subcontractor are written or in a secured electronic form;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Ensure that if alternative methods are used, the customer is notified before performing the examination or analysis;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Establish and use appropriate review procedures to ensure the integrity of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Outsourced samples; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Data received from the subcontractor; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Establish and use appropriate review procedures to verify compliance with applicable State regulations.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>