2009 New Jersey Code
TITLE 9 - CHILDREN--JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURTS
Section 9:7
9:7-4 - Relative may bring child into state;  immunity does not pass to others

9:7-4.  Relative may bring child into state;  immunity does not pass to others     The provisions of sections 9:7-1 to 9:7-3 of this chapter shall not apply to  a natural parent, parent by adoption, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent  or stepparent bringing or receiving a child into this State for the purpose of  placement in his or her own home, when such relative is a person responsible  under the laws of this State for the support and maintenance of such child, or  when, prior to the placement of the child in the home of such relative, such  placement has been approved by the Commissioner of Institutions and Agencies;   provided, however, that the immunity granted by this section shall not pass to  any other person who may later receive such child for placement in his or her  home.

     Amended by L.1949, c. 161, p. 547, s. 4;  L.1956, c. 86, p. 178, s. 3.
 

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