Ohio § 3107.46
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3107.46, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3107.46.
(A) A birth parent who did not check, pursuant to section 3107.081 or 5103.151 of the Revised Code , the “no” space provided on the component of the form prescribed pursuant to division (A)(1)(b) of section 3107.083 of the Revised Code may sign, date, and have filed with the department of health a denial of release
form prescribed under section 3107.50 of the Revised Code . A birth parent who signs an authorization of release form under division (B) of
this section may rescind that form by signing, dating, and having filed with the department
of health a denial of release form prescribed under section 3107.50 of the Revised Code . If, at the time of submitting the denial of release form, the birth parent provides
the department two items of identification, the department shall file the form in
the adoption file of the adopted person indicated on the form. (B) If an adoption file contains a birth parent's denial of release form, the birth parent
may rescind that form by signing, dating, and having filed with the department of
health an authorization of release form. If, at the time of submitting the authorization of release form, the birth parent
provides the department two items of identification, the department shall file the
form in the adoption file of the adopted person indicated on the form. (C) After a birth parent submits a denial of release form or an authorization of release
form under this section, the department of health shall provide the birth parent a
copy of the form. (D) A birth parent may rescind an authorization of release form pursuant to division
(A) of this section and rescind a denial of release form pursuant to division (B)
of this section as many times as the birth parent wishes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3107.46
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3107.46 cover?
Section 3107.46 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 3107.46?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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