Statute · United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 14952 — Special rules for certain cases
42 U.S.C. § 14952
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- United States Code
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 2026-10-22
(a) Authority to establish alternative procedures for adoption of children by relatives 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. (b) Waiver authority (1) In general 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. (2) Nondelegation The authority provided by paragraph (1) may not be delegated.
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42 U.S.C. § 14952 — Special rules for certain cases is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) Authority to establish alternative procedures for adoption of children by relatives 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. (b) Waiver authority (1) In general 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. (2) Nondelegation The authority provided by paragraph (1) may not be delegated.