§ 48-3-231. Definitions.
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§ 48-3-231. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Part, the following definitions apply:
(1)Intercountry adoption. - An adoption or placement for adoption of a minor who resides in a foreign country at the time of adoption or placement. The term includes an adoption finalized in the minor's country of residence or in a state.
(2)Parent. - An individual recognized as a parent under other law of this State.
(3)Prospective adoptive parent. - An individual approved or permitted under other law of this State to adopt a minor.
(4)Record. - Information inscribed on a tangible medium or stored in an electronic or other medium and retrievable in perceivable form. (2025-25, s. 46(a).)