1. A. This subtitle contains the standards and requirements that a forensic laboratory shall meet to obtain and retain a license to perform or offer to perform forensic analyses.

2. B. This subtitle does not apply to a:

   1. (1) Forensic laboratory operated by the federal government; or
   2. (2) Laboratory licensed or certified by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

3. C. Forensic analysis does not include:

   1. (1) A test of a specimen of breath or blood to determine alcohol concentration or controlled dangerous substance content;
   2. (2) Forensic information technology;
   3. (3) A presumptive test performed at a crime scene;
   4. (4) A presumptive test performed for the purpose of determining compliance with a term or condition of community supervision or parole and conducted by or under contract with a county department of corrections or the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services; or
   5. (5) An expert examination or test conducted principally for the purpose of scientific research, medical practice, civil or administrative litigation, or any purpose other than determining the connection of physical evidence to a criminal act.

Authority: Health-General Article, Title 17, Subtitle 2A, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 28, 2012 (39:10 Md. R. 660)