Maryland Family Law Section 5-305
§ 5-305.
CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE
** SPECIAL NOTE: EFFECTIVE - JANUARY 1, 2006 - CHAPTER 464 - 2005 **
  (a)   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)   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)   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
    (2)   termination of parental rights in compliance with the jurisdiction's laws shall have the same legal effect as termination of parental rights in this State.