Maryland Family Law Section 5-547

      This Part IV of this subtitle:

            (1)      may not be construed to restrict or alter the authority of any public or private agency or institution that deals with out-of-home placement, adoption, or related matters; and

            (2)      is related to and should be read in relation to §§ 5-524, 5-525, 5-525.1, and 5-534 of this subtitle.