California · Family Code
FAM §8530: “Licensed adoption agency” means any agency licensed by the department to provide the adoption services specified in paragraphs (9) and (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 1502 of the Health and Safety
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This statute defines a licensed adoption agency as an agency licensed by the department to provide specific adoption services outlined in Health and Safety Code Section 1502.
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