Notwithstanding the provisions of this subchapter, the Mayor is authorized to enter into agreements with any person, firm, corporation, association, or public agency licensed or authorized by a state or country for the care and placement of minors, permitting such person, firm, corporation, association, or public agency to place nonresident children in foster or adopting homes in the District of Columbia. The Mayor shall act pursuant to regulations promulgated as provided in § 4-1403 [repealed].
(Apr. 22, 1944, ch. 174, § 5A; as added June 8, 1954, 68 Stat. 247, ch. 273, § 4; Apr. 23, 1980, D.C. Law 3-59, § 2(a), 27 DCR 983.)
1981 Ed., § 32-1006.
1973 Ed., § 32-785a.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 14 - Placement of Children in Family Homes
§ 4–1401. Purpose of subchapter
§ 4–1402. “Child-placing agency” defined; license required
§ 4–1404. Application for issuance of licenses
§ 4–1405.01. Agreements with foreign agencies
§ 4–1407. Refusal to issue, revocation or suspension of licenses; reinstatement or reissuance
§ 4–1408. Violations; prosecution
§ 4–1409. Investigations and inspections
§ 4–1410. Authority to charge or receive compensation for services; inability to pay adoption costs