1964

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 296

In subsection (b) of this section, the defined term
"Department" is substituted for the former, obsolete
reference to "State Department of Employment and
Social Services".

Subsection (c) of this section is revised to reflect
the Department's interpretation of former Article 88A,
§ 26(a) and the practice of the Administration. This
revision is called to the attention of the General
Assembly.

See also § 5-517 of this subtitle and HG § 6-125.

Defined terms: "Department" § 5-101
"License" § 5-501

5-507. LICENSE FOR CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY.

(A)  LICENSE REQUIRED.

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, A PERSON SHALL
BE LICENSED BY THE ADMINISTRATION AS A CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY
BEFORE THE PERSON MAY ENGAGE IN THE PLACEMENT OF MINOR CHILDREN
IN HOMES OR WITH INDIVIDUALS.

(B)  EXCEPTIONS.

A LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED:

(1)  FOR A PERSON TO PLACE A CHILD WITH AN INDIVIDUAL
RELATED TO THE CHILD BY BLOOD OR MARRIAGE WITHIN 4 DEGREES OF
CONSANGUINITY OR AFFINITY UNDER THE CIVIL LAW RULE;

(2)  EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (C) OF THIS
SECTION, FOR A PARENT OR GRANDPARENT OF A CHILD TO PLACE THE
CHILD DIRECTLY, WITHOUT THE INTERVENTION OF ANY OTHER PERSON
EXCEPT THE RECIPIENT OF THE CHILD; OR

(3)  FOR A LAWYER TO PREPARE ADOPTION PLEADINGS
NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD OR TO PERFORM ANY
OTHER NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NORMAL PRACTICE
OF LAW.

(C)  LIMITATION.

A PARENT OR GRANDPARENT MAY NOT PLACE A CHILD FOR ADOPTION
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNLESS, BEFORE THE PLACEMENT IS MADE:

(1)  A PETITION FOR ADOPTION IS FILED IN COURT; AND

(2)  THE COURT, BY ORDER, SANCTIONS THE PLACEMENT
PENDING FINAL ACTION ON THE PETITION.