Md. Code, Family Law § 5-547
This is the official text of Md. Code, Family Law § 5-547, part of Maryland’s Code, Family Law — governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, and adoption.
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§5–547.
Official statutory text
This Part IV of this subtitle:
(1) may not be construed to restrict or alter the authority of any public or private agency or institution that deals with out–of–home placement, adoption, or related matters; and
(2) is related to and should be read in relation to Subtitle 13 of this title and §§ 5–524, 5–525, 5–525.1, and 5–534 of this subtitle.
(1) may not be construed to restrict or alter the authority of any public or private agency or institution that deals with out–of–home placement, adoption, or related matters; and
(2) is related to and should be read in relation to Subtitle 13 of this title and §§ 5–524, 5–525, 5–525.1, and 5–534 of this subtitle.
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