As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) STATE. A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or a territory or possession of or administered by the United States.
(2) ADOPTION ASSISTANCE STATE. The state that is signatory to an adoption assistance agreement in a particular case.
(3) RESIDENCE STATE. The state of which the child is a resident by virtue of the residence of the adoptive parents.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 10B - Interstate Adoption Assistance Compacts.
Section 26-10B-1 - Legislative Findings.
Section 26-10B-3 - Definitions.
Section 26-10B-4 - Department of Human Resources Authorized to Enter Into Interstate Compacts.
Section 26-10B-5 - Provisions Required to Be Included in Compact.
Section 26-10B-6 - Provisions Which May Be Included in Compact.
Section 26-10B-7 - Medical Assistance; Applicability.
Section 26-10B-9 - Penalty for False, Misleading, or Fraudulent Claim or Statement.
Section 26-10B-10 - Provision Required to Be Included in State Plan Made Pursuant to Federal Laws.