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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 296

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, the concluding
conjunction "or" is substituted for the former word
"and" to reflect apparent legislative intent.

In subsection (c) of this section, the word "shall" is
substituted for the former language "are authorized
to". This mandatory language reflects the mandatory
nature of the former phrase "shall receive", which
referred to the information requested by the Child
Support Enforcement Administration in subsection (b)
of this section.

In subsection (d)(1) of this section, the concluding
conjunction "or" is substituted for the former word
"and" to reflect apparent legislative intent.

Defined terms: "County" § 1-101
"Support" § 1-101

TITLE 13. SUPPORT OF PARENTS AND ADULT CHILDREN.

13-101. DEFINITIONS.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

IN THIS TITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language used as the
standard introductory language to a definition
section.

(B)  DESTITUTE ADULT CHILD.

"DESTITUTE ADULT CHILD" MEANS AN ADULT CHILD WHO:

(1)  HAS NO MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE; AND

(2)  CANNOT BE SELF-SUPPORTING, DUE TO MENTAL OR
PHYSICAL INFIRMITY.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added to
avoid repetition of phrases such as "child destitute
of means of subsistence and unable either by reason of
mental or physical infirmity to support himself".

(C)  DESTITUTE PARENT.

"DESTITUTE PARENT" MEANS A PARENT WHO:

(1)  HAS NO MEANS OF SUBSISTENCE; AND

(2)  CANNOT BE SELF-SUPPORTING, DUE TO OLD AGE OR
MENTAL OR PHYSICAL INFIRMITY.