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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 29.05.01.06" title_num="29" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="01" heading="Using Samples.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Only DNA records that directly relate to the forensic identification of individuals shall be collected and stored.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Statewide DNA Data Base System may not be used for the purpose of identification of an offender in connection with a crime for which the offender may be a biological relative of the individual from whom the DNA arrestee or convicted offender sample was acquired.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>To the extent fiscal resources are available, arrestee or convicted offender DNA samples shall be tested, and the records only used:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>To analyze and type genetic markers contained in or derived from DNA samples;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>To further a criminal offense investigation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>To assist in the identification of human remains;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>To assist in the identification of missing persons; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>For research and administrative purposes, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Development of a population data base after personal identifying information is removed;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Support of identification research and protocol development of forensic DNA analysis methods; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Quality control purposes.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>