§ 5–3B-02

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-02 (2026)

Title 5. Children

Subtitle 3B. Independent Adoption

(a)

This subtitle applies only to an adoption that is arranged other than by a child placement agency.

(b)

Except as expressly provided in this subtitle, it does not affect an adoption:

(1)

for which a court entered an order on or before December 31, 2005; or

(2)

pending on January 1, 2006.