1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Assisted reproduction” has the meaning stated in § 5-1001 of this title.
3. (c) “Identifying information” means information that reveals the identity or location of an individual.
4. (d) “Mother” has the meaning stated in § 5-1001 of this title.

5. (e)

   1. (1) “Parent” means an individual who, at any time before a court enters an order for adoption under this subtitle:

      1. (i) meets a criterion in § 5-3B-05(a) of this subtitle;
      2. (ii) is the mother; or
      3. (iii) is a parent or is presumed to be a parent under Title 1, Subtitle 2 of the Estates and Trusts Article.
   2. (2) “Parent” does not include an individual whom a court has adjudicated not to be a father or mother.
6. (f) “Prospective adoptee” means an individual who is the subject of a petition for adoption under this subtitle.

Added by Acts 2005, c. 464, § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 437, § 1, eff. June 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 438, § 1, eff. June 1, 2019.