California § 8709. 8709. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 22.)

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§ 8709. — 8709. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 22.)

California § 8709.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code FAMFamily Code - FAM

Div. 13.DIVISION 13. ADOPTION

Part 2.PART 2. ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Agency Adoptions

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(a)The department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency to which a child has been freed for adoption by either relinquishment or termination of parental rights may consider the child’s religious background in determining an appropriate placement.

(b)This section shall not be construed to affect the application of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 and following).

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(a)
The department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency to which a child has been freed for adoption by either relinquishment or termination of parental rights may consider the child’s religious background in determining an appropriate placement.
(b)
This section shall not be construed to affect the application of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. Sec. 1901 and following).

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 22. (SB 1013) Effective June 27, 2012.

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