§ 5–302
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-302 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 3. Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department
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(a)
This subtitle applies only to:
(1)
guardianship of an individual who is committed to a local department as a child in need of assistance;
(2)
adoption of an individual who is committed to a local department as a child in need of assistance, without prior termination of parental rights as to the individual; and
(3)
adoption of an individual under guardianship under this subtitle.
(b)
This subtitle:
(1)
does not apply to a guardianship case filed on or before December 31, 2005, until guardianship is granted; and
(2)
unless otherwise specified, does not apply to an adoption case filed on or before December 31, 2005.