Maryland § 5-4B-05
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-4B-05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
(b) (1) (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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-4B-05
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