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2012 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 63 - South Carolina Children's Code
Chapter 9 - ADOPTIONS
Section 63-9-2220 - "Appropriate public authorities" defined.
SC Code § 63-9-2220 (2012) What's This?
The "appropriate public authorities" as used in Subsection 3 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, with reference to this State, means the South Carolina Department of Social Services for adoptive and foster care purposes. The department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by Subsection 3.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 2.
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