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      (a)      In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      (1)      "CODIS" means the Federal Bureau of Investigation's "Combined DNA Index System" that allows the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by federal, state and local forensic DNA laboratories.

            (2)      "CODIS" includes the national DNA index administered and operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      (c)      "Crime Laboratory" means the Crime Laboratory Division of the Department.

      (d)      "Director" means the Director of the Crime Laboratory or the Director's designee.

      (e)      "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.

      (f)      (1)      "DNA record" means DNA information stored in CODIS or the statewide DNA data base system.

            (2)      "DNA record" includes the information commonly referred to as a DNA profile.

      (g)      "DNA sample" means a body fluid or tissue sample that is:

            (1)      provided by an individual who is convicted of a felony or a violation of § 6-205 or § 6-206 of the Criminal Law Article; or

            (2)      submitted to the statewide DNA data base system for analysis as part of a criminal investigation.

      (h)      "Statewide DNA data base system" means the DNA record system administered by the Department for identification purposes.

      (i)      "Statewide DNA repository" means the State repository of DNA samples collected under this subtitle.