Maine § 8204. - Individuals placing children for adoption
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 8204. — Individuals placing children for adoption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8204.. Individuals placing children for adoption
1. License required. An individual who operates a child placing agency is subject to the licensing requirements of the department, as specified under this chapter and under chapter 1663. An individual who advertises or claims to perform the service of placing or finding homes for children for the purpose of adoption is deemed to operate a child placing agency.
2. License not required. An individual who does not advertise or claim to perform the service of placing or finding homes for children for the purpose of adoption, but who places or assists in placing a child for adoption, is not considered to operate a child placing agency and is not subject to the licensing requirements of the department, as specified under this chapter and under chapter 1663.
3. Fees; violation and penalty. No individual who places or assists in placing a child for adoption shall charge a fee which represents more than the reasonable costs of the services provided.
Violation of this subsection shall be a Class D crime.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 8204.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 8204. cover?
Section 8204. ("Individuals placing children for adoption") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 8204.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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