At regular intervals not exceeding 180 days, the Crime Laboratory and each analyst who performs DNA analyses at the Crime Laboratory shall undergo external proficiency testing, including at least one external blind test, by a DNA proficiency testing program that meets the standards issued under:
(1) § 1003 of the federal DNA Identification Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. § 14131); or
(2) the guidelines for a quality assurance program for DNA analysis, known as the “TWGDAM” guidelines.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of State Police
Subtitle 5 - Statewide Dna Data Base System
Section 2-502 - Statewide Dna Data Base System
Section 2-503 - Required Regulations
Section 2-504 - Collection of Dna Samples
Section 2-505 - Purpose of Collecting and Testing Dna Samples
Section 2-506 - Storage of Dna Records and Dna Samples
Section 2-507 - Proficiency Testing
Section 2-508 - Availability of Dna Profile
Section 2-509 - Population Data Base
Section 2-510 - Use of Match as Evidence
Section 2-511 - Expungement of Dna Information
Section 2-512 - Prohibited Acts; Penalty
Section 2-514 - Annual Report -- Status of Crime Scene Dna Collection and Analysis