§ 5-4B-05
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§5–4B–05.
(a)An individual who applies for search, contact, and reunion services shall execute a written agreement with a confidential intermediary concerning the provision of search, contact, and reunion services.
(i)Except as provided in paragraph
(2)of this subsection, the confidential intermediary may charge the individual a reasonable fee for search, contact, and reunion services.
(ii)The overall amount of fees collected may not exceed the costs of providing the services.
(2)The confidential intermediary may not charge a director of a local department who applies for search, contact, and reunion services on behalf of a minor in out–of–home placement the fee described in paragraph
(1)of this subsection.
(c)The confidential intermediary shall promptly:
(1)file the executed agreement with the Director; and
(2)attempt to contact the adopted individual, the biological parent, or the sibling sought by the applicant.