(a)   After consulting with the Director, the Secretary shall adopt
appropriate regulations:
    (1)   for protocols and operations of the statewide DNA data base system;
    (2)   to govern the methods used to obtain information from the statewide DNA
data base system and CODIS, including procedures to verify the identity
and authority of the individual or agency that requests the
information; and
    (3)   to govern the procedures used:
      (i)   to collect, submit, identify, analyze, store, and dispose of DNA
samples; and
      (ii)   to allow access to and dissemination of typing results and personal
identification information of DNA samples that are submitted under this
subtitle.
  (b)   Each procedure adopted by the Director shall include quality assurance
guidelines to ensure that DNA records meet standards and audit
requirements for laboratories that submit DNA records for inclusion in
the statewide DNA data base system and CODIS.
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