§ 5-3B-01. Definitions

MD Fam L Code § 5-3B-01 (2019) (N/A)
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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.