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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The laws in effect on August 31, 2019 apply to proceedings for which any of the following occurred before September 1, 2019:
1. Consent. The filing of a consent;
2. Surrender and release. The filing of a surrender and release;
3. Waiver of notice. The filing of a waiver of notice by a parent or putative parent under former Title 19, section 532-C;
4. Order terminating parental rights. The issuance of an order terminating parental rights; or
5. Adoption petition. The filing of a petition for adoption.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 18-C. Probate Code § 9-108. Application of prior laws - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-18-c-probate-code/me-rev-st-tit-18-c-sect-9-108/
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