Maryland § 3-529

§ 3-529.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    (i)    “Database” means any database operated by State and local law enforcement agencies, including databases maintained for a law enforcement agency by a private vendor.

            (ii)    “Database” does not include a registry operated under Title 11, Subtitle 7 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

        (3)    (i)    “Law enforcement agency” means a federal, state, or local agency authorized to enforce criminal laws.

            (ii)    “Law enforcement agency” includes the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

    (b)    An entity operating a database shall:

        (1)    deny access to the database to any individual who is seeking access for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law, unless the individual presents a valid warrant issued by a federal court or a court of this State; and

        (2)    require an individual accessing the database to provide to the entity:

            (i)    the individual’s name;

            (ii)    the individual’s contact information, including a telephone number, an e–mail address, and a physical address; and

            (iii)    unless the individual presents a valid warrant issued by a federal court or a court of this State, a statement by the individual, under penalty of perjury, that the individual is not accessing the database for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law.