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§ 5-305

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§5–305.
(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.
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