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2022 Maryland Statutes
Family Law
Title 5 - Children
Subtitle 3B - Independent Adoption
Part I - General Provisions
Section 5-3B-01 - Definitions

Universal Citation:
MD Family Law Code § 5-3B-01 (2022)
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    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Assisted reproduction” has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of this title.

    (c)    “Identifying information” means information that reveals the identity or location of an individual.

    (d)    “Mother” has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of this title.

    (e)    (1)    “Parent” means an individual who, at any time before a court enters an order for adoption under this subtitle:

            (i)    meets a criterion in § 5–3B–05(a) of this subtitle;

            (ii)    is the mother; or

            (iii)    is a parent or is presumed to be a parent under Title 1, Subtitle 2 of the Estates and Trusts Article.

        (2)    “Parent” does not include an individual whom a court has adjudicated not to be a father or mother.

    (f)    “Prospective adoptee” means an individual who is the subject of a petition for adoption under this subtitle.

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