Section 5-302 - Scope of subtitle. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-302. Scope of subtitle.
 

(a)  Proceedings.- This subtitle applies only to: 

(1) guardianship of an individual who is committed to a local department as a child in need of assistance; 

(2) adoption of an individual who is committed to a local department as a child in need of assistance, without prior termination of parental rights as to the individual; and 

(3) adoption of an individual under guardianship under this subtitle. 

(b)  Prior filings.- This subtitle: 

(1) does not apply to a guardianship case filed on or before December 31, 2005, until guardianship is granted; and 

(2) unless otherwise specified, does not apply to an adoption case filed on or before December 31, 2005. 
 

[2005, ch. 464, § 3.]