Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Subtitle 02 - SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 07.02.13 - Post Adoption Reunion Services
Section 07.02.13.06 - Service Agreement
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. A registrant who applies for search, contact, and reunion services shall execute a service agreement with a confidential intermediary concerning the provision of search, contact, and reunion services and the fee to be paid for those services.
B. The service agreement shall state the services to be provided by the confidential intermediary and shall last for 90 days beginning the day after the service agreement is signed by both parties. If the search is unsuccessful after the first 90-day period, the service agreement may be extended for an additional 90 days. No additional fees may be charged by the confidential intermediary if an additional 90 days is used to continue the search, contact, and reunion service. A report shall be made to the Director that the service agreement has been extended along with a report of progress made at the end of the first 90-day period and the steps to be taken during the second 90-day period.
C. Fees.
D. The confidential intermediary shall promptly: