42-U.S.C.-14952

§14952 – Special Rules For Certain Cases

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Title 42 > Chapter 143 > Subchapter V > Section 14952

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• Reference: Section 14952
• Legend: §14952 – Special Rules For Certain Cases
• USCode Year: 2011

Provision Content

(a) Authority to establish alternative procedures for adoption of children by relatives

To the extent consistent with the Convention, the Secretary may establish by regulation alternative procedures for the adoption of children by individuals related to them by blood, marriage, or adoption, in cases subject to the Convention.

(b) Waiver authority

(1) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, to the extent consistent with the Convention, the Secretary may, on a case-by-case basis, waive applicable requirements of this chapter or regulations issued under this chapter, in the interests of justice or to prevent grave physical harm to the child.

(2) Nondelegation

The authority provided by paragraph (1) may not be delegated.

(Pub. L. 106–279, title V, §502, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 843.)

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 106–279, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 825, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 14901 of this title and Tables.

Effective Date

Section effective upon entry into force for the United States of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, pursuant to Article 46(2)(a) of the Convention, with transition rule, see section 505(a)(2), (b) of Pub. L. 106–279, set out as an Effective Dates; Transition Rule note under section 14901 of this title.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

Subchapter III – Recognition of Convention Adoptions In The United States in the Legal Encyclopedia: Welfare

In this entry about Subchapter III – Recognition of Convention Adoptions In The United States, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to welfare in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States welfare-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

Subchapter IV – Administration and Enforcement in the Legal Encyclopedia: Adoptions

In this entry about Subchapter IV – Administration and Enforcement, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to adoptions in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States adoptions-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

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