42 U.S.C. § 14952 — Special rules for certain cases
submitted 26 years ago by Pub. L. 106-279 to r/title-42-THE-PUBLIC-HEALTH-AND-WELFARE · 113 words · no verdicts yet
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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.
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.
The authority provided by paragraph (1) may not be delegated.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 106–279, title V, § 502, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 843.)
- 2000Enacted · Pub. L. 106-279 · 114 Stat. 843
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