Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
FAMILY LAW |
TITLE 5. CHILDREN |
SUBTITLE 3B. INDEPENDENT ADOPTION |
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
§ 5-3B-01. Definitions
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(a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) Identifying information. -- "Identifying information" means information that reveals the identity or location of an individual.
(c) Parent. --
(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; or
(ii) is the mother.
(2) "Parent" does not include an individual whom a court has adjudicated not to be a father or mother.
(d) Prospective adoptee. -- "Prospective adoptee" means an individual who is the subject of a petition for adoption under this subtitle.