As used in paragraph (a) of Article V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the term “appropriate authority in the receiving state” means, with reference to this state, the Department of Human Services.
History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 578, § 4; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 4 - Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
§ 39-4-1. “Appropriate Public Authority” Defined
§ 39-4-2. “Appropriate Authority in the Receiving State” Defined
§ 39-4-3. “Executive Head” Defined
§ 39-4-4. Enactment and Text of Compact
§ 39-4-5. Appointment of Compact Administrator
§ 39-4-6. Supplementary Agreements Generally
§ 39-4-7. Effect of Placement of Child in Another State Upon Jurisdiction of Court Making Placement
§ 39-4-9. Applicability of Code Section 49-5-15 to Placements Made Pursuant to Compact