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MARYLAND <strong>RULES</strong> <strong>OF</strong> PROCEDURE<br />

TITLE 9 - FAMILY LAW ACTI<strong>ON</strong>S<br />

CHAPTER 100 - ADOPTI<strong>ON</strong>; GUARDIANSHIP TERMINATING<br />

PARENTAL RIGHTS<br />

Rule 9-101. APPLICABILITY; DEFINITI<strong>ON</strong>S<br />

(a) Applicability<br />

The Rules in this Chapter apply to proceedings under Code,<br />

Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitles 3 (Guardianship to and<br />

Adoption through Local Department), 3A (Private Agency<br />

Guardianship and Adoption), and 3B (Independent Adoption).<br />

Committee note: The Rules in this Chapter do not apply to the<br />

guardianship of persons and property of minors and disabled<br />

persons governed by Code, Estates and Trusts Article, §13-101 et<br />

seq.<br />

(b) Definitions<br />

The terms used in this Chapter that are defined in Code,<br />

Family Law Article, Titles 1 and 5 shall have the meanings stated<br />

in those Titles. In addition, in this Chapter, the following<br />

definitions apply except as expressly otherwise provided or as<br />

necessary implication requires.<br />

(1) Independent Adoption<br />

“Independent Adoption” means an adoption under Code,<br />

Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3B.<br />

(2) Private Agency Adoption<br />

“Private Agency Adoption” means an adoption under Code,<br />

Family Law Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3A.<br />

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