Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3B-02
Md. Code, Family Law § 5-3B-02
in effect(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.
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