Md. Code Regs. 10.10.11.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.10.11.14 - Method of Non-Emergency Release of BAR Information

A. A person shall release and transfer BAR information to a trusted partner and a BAR information custodian in a secure manner, which includes the use of:

(1) Read-only optical or electronic media;

(2) Encryption, decryption, passwords, and firewalls;

(3) Copy protection to prevent unauthorized copying or duplication.

(4) A telephone;

(5) Voice mail;

(6) An electronic or mechanical recording device; and

(7) An internet communication system, such as voice-over-internet-protocol (VoIP).

B. The BAR Program shall release BAR information to a BAR information custodian of a local jurisdiction, MDE, MEMA, and MIEMSS:

(1) When notified by the BAR Program that the BAR information is available for release; and

(2) On weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

C. BAR Program staff shall document the release of all BAR information to trusted partners in a permanent record that contains the:

(1) Name of the BAR information custodian;

(2) Identity of the trusted partner;

(3) Means of release of BAR information, including but not limited to:

(a) Encrypted email; and

(b) CD-R; and

(4) Date and time of the release or delivery of the BAR information.

Md. Code Regs. 10.10.11.14

Amended effective 47:10 Md. R. 517, eff. 5/18/2020