§1445.3. Definitions

            As used in this Chapter, unless otherwise indicated, the terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section as follows:

            (1) "Agency adoption" means the agencies that are licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services pursuant to Children's Code Article 1198 et seq.

            (2) "Birth parent" means a person who has placed his or her child for adoption.

            (3) "Department" means the Department of Children and Family Services.

            (4) "Expectant parent" means a woman who is pregnant or the biological father of the unborn child of a pregnant woman.

            (5) "Home study" means a preplacement analysis of a prospective adoptive parent as is provided in Children's Code Article 1173.

            Acts 2024, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.