Md. Code, Family Law § 5-4B-08
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-4B-08, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–4B–08.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) If an individual contacted by a confidential intermediary consents to the disclosure of any information, the confidential intermediary shall obtain the written consent of the individual witnessed by a notary public.
(2) The written consent shall specify the nature of the information to be disclosed.
(b) (1) If a confidential intermediary obtains written consent under subsection (a) of this section, the confidential intermediary shall disclose the information specified in the consent to the individual who applied for search, contact, and reunion services.
(2) The confidential intermediary shall disclose only the information that has been authorized by the written consent.
(2) The written consent shall specify the nature of the information to be disclosed.
(b) (1) If a confidential intermediary obtains written consent under subsection (a) of this section, the confidential intermediary shall disclose the information specified in the consent to the individual who applied for search, contact, and reunion services.
(2) The confidential intermediary shall disclose only the information that has been authorized by the written consent.
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