§ 5-4B-02. Application for adoption search, contact, and reunion services

   (a) Who may apply. --

   (1) An adopted individual at least 21 years old may apply to the Director to receive search, contact, and reunion services.

   (2) If an adopted individual is at least 21 years old, the following individuals may apply to the Director to receive search, contact, and reunion services:

      (i) a biological parent of the adopted individual;

      (ii) a sibling of the adopted individual; and

      (iii) a director of a local department acting on behalf of a minor in out-of-home placement.

(b) Proof of identity and other information of applicant. -- An individual who applies to the Director to receive search, contact, and reunion services shall supply any proof of identity or other relevant information required by the Director.

(c) Fees. --

   (1) The Director may establish a reasonable fee for the application for search, contact, and reunion services.

   (2) The overall amount of fees collected may not exceed the costs of processing the applications.

(d) Persons prohibited from applying for services. -- A parent who has had his or her parental rights terminated under Subtitle 3 of this title may not apply to receive search, contact, and reunion services under this subtitle.

HISTORY: 1998, ch. 679; 2004 Sp. Sess., ch. 7; 2005, ch. 464, § 3; 2011, ch. 326.