Md. Code, Family Law § 5-558
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-558, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–558.
Official statutory text
On or before August 15, 1986, the Secretary shall:
(1) provide for the adoption of a specified form or forms to be used in applying for the criminal history records check to be issued by the Department, including an appropriate disclosure statement;
(2) designate the appropriate State or local law enforcement offices in the State, or other approved locations, where fingerprints may be obtained and application for a criminal history records check may be made; and
(3) adopt rules and regulations necessary and reasonable to administer this Part V of this subtitle.
(1) provide for the adoption of a specified form or forms to be used in applying for the criminal history records check to be issued by the Department, including an appropriate disclosure statement;
(2) designate the appropriate State or local law enforcement offices in the State, or other approved locations, where fingerprints may be obtained and application for a criminal history records check may be made; and
(3) adopt rules and regulations necessary and reasonable to administer this Part V of this subtitle.
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