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2005 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 464
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In subsection (b)(2) and (4) of this section, the former word "natural" is
omitted, to reflect that the parental rights of a nonbiological - i.e., adoptive
- parent can be terminated in the same manner as a biological parent's
can. Similarly, in subsection (b)(6) of this section, the word "former" is
substituted for "natural", to encompass all individuals who have at any
time previously been a "parent".
In subsection (b)(5) of this section, the word "prospective" is added to
modify "adoptive parents", to reflect that information is provided before
completion of an adoption.
Defined terms: "Adoptive parent" § 5-101
"Child" § 5-301
"Parent" § 5-301
5-304. RELATIONSHIP WITH TITLE 5, SUBTITLE 5.
THIS SUBTITLE IS RELATED TO AND SHOULD BE READ IN RELATION TO
SUBTITLE 5 OF THIS TITLE.
COMMITTEE NOTE: This section formerly was FL § 5-304.
No change is made.
5-305. FOREIGN ORDERS.
(A) "ORDER" DEFINED.
IN THIS SECTION, "ORDER" INCLUDES ANY ACTION THAT, UNDER THE LAWS OF
ANOTHER JURISDICTION, HAS THE FORCE AND EFFECT OF A COMPARABLE JUDICIAL
ORDER UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.
(B) ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, THIS STATE SHALL
ACCORD FULL FAITH AND CREDIT TO:
(1) AN ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE AS TO ADOPTION OR GUARDIANSHIP
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OTHER STATE'S LAWS; AND
(2) TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OTHER STATE'S LAWS.
(C) OTHER FOREIGN ORDERS.
AS TO A JURISDICTION OTHER THAN A STATE:
(1) AN ORDER FOR ADOPTION OR GUARDIANSHIP ENTERED IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE JURISDICTION'S LAWS SHALL HAVE THE SAME LEGAL
EFFECT AS AN ORDER FOR ADOPTION OR GUARDIANSHIP ENTERED IN THIS STATE;
AND
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