Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 266 - CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR PERSONS CONDUCTING CHEMICAL ANALYSIS FOR DETECTION / IDENTIFICATION OF DRUGS
Section 144-266-5 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - CONTINUITY AND SECURITY

Assurance of continuity is of prime importance in forensic work. Each certified analyst will accept and take possession of samples being submitted. If work is not undertaken immediately, sample shall be stored in an area to which the analyst alone has access. Like precautions shall be used to safeguard remaining evidence after test is completed. Records shall also be safeguarded in such a way that results are available only to agencies to which reports may be lawfully submitted.