1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Adult dependent care program” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §19-1901(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Application” means the form submitted for a covered individual to obtain a criminal history records check.
   3. (3) “Approved agency” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.15.02.02.
   4. (4) “Approved training” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.15.02.02.
   5. (5) “Central Repository” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.15.02.02.
   6. (6) “Conviction” means a plea or verdict of guilty, plea of nolo contendere, disposition of probation before judgment, or disposition of not criminally responsible.
   7. (7) “Covered individual” means an eligible employee or other individual as defined in §B(13) and (14) of this regulation.
   8. (8) “Criminal history records check” means a record check of the Central Repository criminal history record information under Criminal Procedure Article, §10-201(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   9. (9) “Department” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.15.02.02.
   10. (10) “Director” means the Director of the Central Repository.
   11. (11) “Disclosure statement” means the part of the application that contains a sworn statement or affirmation of the existence of a criminal conviction or pending criminal charge without a final disposition.
   12. (12) “Disseminate” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.15.02.02.

   13. (13) Eligible Employee.

       1. (a) “Eligible employee” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §19-1901(f), Annotated Code of Maryland.
       2. (b) “Eligible employee” includes an employee 14 years old or older as of the date of the application for a criminal history records check.

   14. (14) Other Individual.

       1. (a) “Other individual” means an individual who is not an eligible employee but for whom a criminal history records check may be requested under Health-General Article, §19-1912, Annotated Code of Maryland.

       2. (b) “Other individual” includes:

          1. (i) A volunteer; or
          2. (ii) An individual 14 years old or older as of the date of the application for a criminal history records check.
       3. (c) “Other individual” does not include an individual licensed or certified under the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   15. (15) “Previously processed” means a covered individual who has obtained a criminal history records check under this chapter.
   16. (16) “Printed statement” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.15.02.02.
   17. (17) “Program” means an adult dependent care program as defined in Health-General Article, §19-1901(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   18. (18) “Secretary” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.15.02.02.
   19. (19) “Valid photo identification document” has the meaning stated in COMAR 12.15.02.02.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§19-1901—19-1912; Correctional Services Article, §2-109; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 19, 1997 (24:10 Md. R. 710)

Chapter revised effective November 25, 2013 (40:23 Md. R. 1935)