Md. Code Regs. 12.15.05.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 12.15.05.04 - Private Provider Agreement and Authorization Certificate

A. A private provider may not provide fingerprinting services or demographic data collection for non-criminal justice purposes unless the private provider meets requirements under this chapter.

B. Before the Central Repository enters into a private provider agreement with or issues an authorization certificate, original or renewal, to a private provider requesting to perform fingerprinting and demographic data collection under this chapter, the private provider shall:

(1) Submit a written application to the Central Repository in a format established by the Central Repository;

(2) Provide the Central Repository with documentation indicating that the private provider or the private provider's staff has at least 5 cumulative years providing fingerprinting services and demographic data collection;

(3) Demonstrate the ability to electronically transmit fingerprint images and demographic data using a secure encrypted connection that meets requirements set forth in the Network Livescan Applicant Technical Interface Document maintained by the Central Repository;

(4) Demonstrate compliance with requirements under Regulation .05 of this chapter for the location where Central Repository authorized fingerprinting services and demographic data collection are performed;

(5) Provide documents to support the existence of a current surety bond as provided under Regulation .09 of this chapter; and

(6) Demonstrate that a criminal history records check was performed on the private provider's employee as required under Regulation .08 of this chapter.

C. The Central Repository shall issue an authorization certificate to a private provider meeting the requirements of this chapter that:

(1) Is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance, unless suspended by the Central Repository; and

(2) May be renewed every 3 years upon application by a private provider, unless the Central Repository has suspended the authorization certificate.

D. A private provider shall notify the Central Repository within 10 business days of a change in the information submitted as part of an original or renewal application under this chapter.

E. A private provider issued an authorization certificate under this chapter shall display the certificate at the location where the fingerprinting services and demographic data collection are performed.

Md. Code Regs. 12.15.05.04

Regulation .04B, C amended effective 40:23 Md. R. 1935, eff.11/25/2013