(a) (1) If an individual contacted by a confidential intermediary consents to the disclosure of any information, the confidential intermediary shall obtain the written consent of the individual witnessed by a notary public.
(2) The written consent shall specify the nature of the information to be disclosed.
(b) (1) If a confidential intermediary obtains written consent under subsection (a) of this section, the confidential intermediary shall disclose the information specified in the consent to the individual who applied for search, contact, and reunion services.
(2) The confidential intermediary shall disclose only the information that has been authorized by the written consent.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4B - Adoption Search, Contact, and Reunion Services
Section 5-4B-02 - Application for Adoption Search, Contact, and Reunion Services
Section 5-4B-03 - Confidential Intermediaries
Section 5-4B-04 - Duties of Director
Section 5-4B-05 - Agreements With Confidential Intermediaries
Section 5-4B-06 - Location of Individuals Sought by Applicants
Section 5-4B-07 - Reports; Consent to Disclosure; Nonlocation of Individual
Section 5-4B-08 - Consent to Disclosure of Information
Section 5-4B-09 - Refusal to Consent to Disclose Information
Section 5-4B-10 - Failure to Locate Individual Sought