Maryland Family Law Section 5-314

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      (a)      The consent of a natural parent to either an adoption or guardianship of a child is not valid unless the consent contains an express notice of:

            (1)      the right to revoke consent under § 5-311 or § 5-317 of this subtitle;

            (2)      the search rights of adopted individuals and biological parents under Subtitle 3A of this title and the search rights of adopted individuals, biological parents, and siblings under Subtitle 4B of this title; and

            (3)      the right to file a disclosure veto under § 5-3A-05 of this title.

      (b)      A minor parent may consent to an adoption or guardianship of a child. However, the consent of a minor parent is not valid unless the consent is accompanied by an affidavit of counsel appointed under § 5-323 of this subtitle that the consent of the minor parent is given knowingly and willingly.

** SPECIAL NOTE: EFFECTIVE - JANUARY 1, 2006 - CHAPTER 464 - 2005 **

      A clerk of a juvenile court shall keep a listing of each address given to the juvenile court for a parent under this Part II of this subtitle.