Section 5-3 - B-01. Definitions.

§ 5-3B-01. Definitions.
 

(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. 
 

[2005, ch. 464, § 3.]