Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-3B-17
Except as provided in § 5-3B-27 of this subtitle, a court shall hold a hearing before entering an order 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.