Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Children
Subtitle 4 - Adoption Subsidy Act

Part I - Definitions; General Provisions

Section 5-401 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...

Section 5-402 - Purpose of Subtitle - The purpose of this subtitle is to make possible, through...

Section 5-403 - Eligibility for Subsidy - The local department shall determine whether a subsidy is necessary...

Part II - Adoption Subsidy Program

Section 5-406 - Established - Each local department shall establish and administer an adoption subsidy...

Section 5-407 - Funds - (a) Money payments and special services under the adoption subsidy...

Section 5-408 - Eligibility - (a) A subsidy may not be denied to an eligible...

Section 5-409 - Application - (a) To apply for a subsidy on behalf of an...

Section 5-410 - Subsidy Agreement - (a) (1) Before a final decree of adoption is passed,...

Section 5-410.1 - Reimbursement for Nonrecurring Adoption Expenses - (a) If the Department makes the determinations under subsection (b)...

Section 5-411 - Administrative and Judicial Review - An individual who is aggrieved by a final decision of...

Section 5-412 - Duties of Director of Administration - The Director of the Administration shall adopt regulations to carry...

Part III - Short Title

Section 5-415 - Short Title - This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Adoption Subsidy...