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Can I collect age information from participants in Maryland? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided context, it appears that you can collect age information from participants in Maryland, but you must comply with certain requirements.

Age Verification for Sports Wagering

If you are collecting age information for sports wagering, you must provide age verification measures to block access to and prevent sports wagers by an individual younger than 21 years old [1.1].

Source Documents for Proof of Age

If you are collecting age information for other purposes, such as for a Maryland license or identification card, an applicant shall submit at least one of the following source documents to establish proof of age [5.2]:

  • Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS-545
  • Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551, issued by the U.S. DHS
  • Certificate of Naturalization, form N-550 or N-570 issued by the U.S. DHS
  • Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or N-561 issued by the U.S. DHS
  • Unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance into the U.S.
  • Unexpired employment authorization documents (EAD), Form I-776 or I-688B, issued by the U.S. DHS
  • Any other documents designated acceptable by U.S. DHS by notice published in the Federal Register or acceptable to the Administration.

Individual Records

If you are collecting age information as part of individual records, such as education or workforce records, you must follow the regulations set forth in MDCR 14.36.04.06 [2.1]. The regulations require that the data be de-identified and that direct access to the data be restricted to authorized staff of the Center. Requests for access to individual records must be directed to the agency supplying the records to the Center for consideration under the Maryland Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, and any and all applicable State and federal statutes and regulations.

Conclusion

In summary, you can collect age information from participants in Maryland, but you must comply with the specific requirements for the purpose of the collection. If you are collecting age information for sports wagering, you must provide age verification measures to block access to and prevent sports wagers by an individual younger than 21 years old. If you are collecting age information for other purposes, such as for a Maryland license or identification card, you must follow the source documents specified in the regulations. If you are collecting age information as part of individual records, you must follow the regulations set forth in MDCR 14.36.04.06.

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