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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 29.05.01.03" title_num="29" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="01" heading="System Maintenance.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Director shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Administer and manage the Statewide DNA Data Base System;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Consult with the Secretary to establish system protocols and operations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Ensure compatibility with Federal Bureau of Investigation and CODIS requirements, including the use of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Comparable test procedures;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Quality assurance, proficiency tests, and audits;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Laboratory equipment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Computer software and hardware; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Ensure the security and confidentiality of all records in the system.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Director may contract with a qualified DNA laboratory that meets the guidelines established by the Director to complete DNA typing analysis. The Director may also contract with a separate qualified private contractor to obtain the DNA samples from individuals convicted of a qualifying crime. This does not preclude the use of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services' medical staff for the DNA collection or the hiring of additional personnel by the Department of State Police.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>