§ 16172. — 16172. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 887, Sec. 9.)

California § 16172.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WIC: Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
• Div. 9.: DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
• Part 4.: PART 4. SERVICES FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN
• Ch. 2.6.: CHAPTER 2.6. Interstate Adoption Assistance Agreements

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As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a)
“Adoption assistance state” means the state that is signatory to an adoption assistance agreement in a particular case.
(b)
“Residence state” means the state where the child is living.
(c)
“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or a territory or possession of or administered by the United States.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 887, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2000.