General. Except for the discipline of Biology-DNA analysis, a technical leader in a discipline or subdiscipline of a forensic laboratory shall: Hold an earned baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited institution in: Forensic science; A natural science such as: Chemistry; Physics; or Biology; or A subspecialty of a natural science such as: Organic chemistry; Biochemistry; or Molecular biology; and Have documented post-degree experience in the forensic discipline or subdiscipline in which the individual will be a technical leader, as follows: 4 years with a baccalaureate degree; 3 years with a master’s degree; or 2 years with a doctoral degree. Except for Biology-DNA analysis and forensic toxicology, a director may establish alternate qualifications for a technical leader in a discipline or subdiscipline of a forensic laboratory if the individual: Has 9 or more years of documented experience in the forensic discipline or subdiscipline in which the individual will be a technical leader; and Is able to demonstrate competency under the laboratory’s competency procedures in the forensic discipline or subdiscipline in which the individual will be a technical leader. Forensic Toxicology. In addition to the requirements set forth in §A of this regulation, a technical leader in the discipline of forensic toxicology shall meet the requirements of and be certified under COMAR 10.10.09. Forensic Biology—DNA Analysis. If a forensic laboratory performs or offers to perform tests in the discipline of forensic DNA analysis, the technical leader shall meet the employee qualifications for a technical leader and be authorized by the licensee to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a technical leader, as set forth in Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, which is incorporated by reference.