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Maryland Family Law Section 5-3B-16
§ 5-3B-16.
CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE
** SPECIAL NOTE: EFFECTIVE - JANUARY 1, 2006 - CHAPTER 464 - 2005 **
  Before ruling on an adoption petition, a court may order any investigation that the court considers necessary.
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