Ch. 6

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(i) by a current foster parent with whom the
child has resided continually for at least the 12 months prior to
developing the [permanent] PERMANENCY plan or for a sufficient
length of time to have established positive relationships and
family ties; or

(ii) by another approved adoptive family;

(g) (3) The regulations shall:

(i) prohibit a child from being committed to
the custody or guardianship of the [Administration] LOCAL
DEPARTMENT and placed in foster care solely because the child's
parent or guardian lacks shelter; and

(ii) require the [Administration] LOCAL
DEPARTMENT to make appropriate referrals to emergency shelter and
other services for families with children who lack shelter.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Incorrect terminology in § 5-525(b)(2)(ii),
(c)(3)(i), and (g)(3) of the Family Law Article.

Occurred: Chs. 625 and 696, Acts of 1987.

5-525.1.

If a child placement agency to which a child is committed
under § 5-525 OF THIS SUBTITLE determines that adoption of the
child is in the best interest of the child, the child placement
agency shall refer the case to the agency attorney within 60 days
of the determination and the agency attorney shall file a
petition for termination of the natural parent's rights with the
court within 60 days of receipt of the referral.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:                                       

Error: Stylistic error in § 5-525.1 of the Family Law
Article.

Occurred: Ch. 281, Acts of 1987.

10-101.

(c) "Earnings" includes:

(1) any form of periodic payment to an individual,
including:

(i) an annuity;

(ii) a pension;

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