(a) A child custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq., is not subject to this title to the extent that it is governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act.
(b) A court of this State shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this subtitle and Subtitle 2 of this title.
(c) A child custody determination made by a tribe under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this title must be recognized and enforced under Subtitle 3 of this title.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9.5 - Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 9.5-102 - Scope of Title
Section 9.5-103 - Child Custody Proceedings Involving American Indians
Section 9.5-104 - Child Custody Proceedings Involving Foreign Countries
Section 9.5-105 - Custody Determination Binding and Conclusive
Section 9.5-106 - Questions of Jurisdiction Given Priority
Section 9.5-107 - Notice for Exercise of Jurisdiction
Section 9.5-108 - Immunity From Personal Jurisdiction
Section 9.5-109 - Communication Between Courts
Section 9.5-110 - Obtaining Testimony of Witnesses in Another State