South Carolina § 63-15-410 Adoption petitions not to be denied solely because of person's blindness.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 63-15-410 — Adoption petitions not to be denied solely because of person's blindness.

South Carolina·Title 63 SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S CODE·Ch. 15 CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION

(A)When the Department of Social Services, a guardian, or a child placement agency considers an adoption petition, the department, guardian, or child placement agency may not deny the petition solely because the petitioner is blind.

(B)In making a determination of adoption where the petitioner is blind, the court may not deny the petition solely because the petitioner is blind. The blindness of the petitioner only must be used to determine whether or not granting the adoption would be in the best interest of the child.

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(A) When the Department of Social Services, a guardian, or a child placement agency considers an adoption petition, the department, guardian, or child placement agency may not deny the petition solely because the petitioner is blind. (B) In making a determination of adoption where the petitioner is blind, the court may not deny the petition solely because the petitioner is blind. The blindness of the petitioner only must be used to determine whether or not granting the adoption would be in the best interest of the child.

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