(a) In this section, “order” includes any action that, under the laws of another jurisdiction, has the force and effect of a comparable judicial order under this subtitle.
(b) In accordance with the United States Constitution, this State shall accord full faith and credit to:
(1) an order of another state as to adoption or guardianship in compliance with the other state’s laws; and
(2) termination of parental rights in compliance with the other state’s laws.
(c) As to a jurisdiction other than a state:
(1) an order for adoption or guardianship entered in compliance with the jurisdiction’s laws shall have the same legal effect as an order for adoption or guardianship entered in this State; and
(2) termination of parental rights in compliance with the jurisdiction’s laws shall have the same legal effect as termination of parental rights in this State.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Guardianship to and Adoption Through Local Department
Section 5-302 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 5-303 - Statement of Findings; Purposes
Section 5-304 - Relationship With Title 5, Subtitle 5
Section 5-305 - Foreign Orders
Section 5-307 - Appointed Counsel
Section 5-308 - Agreement for Postadoption Contact