HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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A cross-reference is conformed to the organization of
this title.

The words "a rendering state or a, registering state"
are substituted for the former language "a rendering
or registering state" to clarify that the definition
of "rendering state" applies.

The only other changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Obligee" § 10-301
"State" § 10-301 "Support" § 1-101

10-336. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE.

THE PETITION FOR REGISTRATION SHALL BE VERIFIED AND SHALL
SET FORTH THE AMOUNT REMAINING UNPAID AND A LIST OF ANY OTHER
STATES IN WHICH THE SUPPORT ORDER IS REGISTERED AND SHALL HAVE
ATTACHED TO IT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE SUPPORT ORDER WITH ALL
MODIFICATIONS OF IT. THE FOREIGN SUPPORT ORDER IS REGISTERED ON
THE FILING OF THE PETITION SUBJECT ONLY TO SUBSEQUENT ORDER OF
CONFIRMATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as Article
89C, § 34.

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Register" § 10-301
"State" § 10-301 "Support" § 1-101
"Support order" § 10-301

10-337. PROCEDURE AFTER REGISTRATION.

THE PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN JURISDICTION OVER THE PERSON OR
PROPERTY OF THE OBLIGOR IS AS PROVIDED IN CIVIL CASES. THE
OBLIGOR MAY ASSERT ANY DEFENSE AVAILABLE TO A DEFENDANT IN AN
ACTION ON A FOREIGN JUDGMENT. IF THE OBLIGOR DEFAULTS, THE COURT
SHALL ENTER AN ORDER CONFIRMING THE REGISTERED SUPPORT ORDER AND
DETERMINING THE AMOUNTS REMAINING UNPAID. IF THE OBLIGOR APPEARS
AND A HEARING IS HELD, THE COURT SHALL DECIDE THE ISSUES
INCLUDING THE AMOUNTS REMAINING UNPAID.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as Article
89C, § 35.

The only changes are in style.

Defined terms: "Court" § 10-301
"Including" § 1-101 "Obligor" § 10-301
"Register" § 10-301 "Support" § 1-101
"Support order" § 10-301

10-338. EFFECT AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFIRMED ORDER.