Md. Code, Family Law § 5-351

in effect

(a) Consent of a party to an adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle is not valid unless: (1) the consent is given in a language that the party understands; (2) if given in a language other than English, the consent: (i) is given before a judge on the record; or (ii) is accompanied by the affidavit of a translator stating that the translation of the document of consent is accurate; (3) the consent names the child; (4) the consent contains enough information to identify the prospective adoptive parent; and (5) the party has received written notice or on-the-record notice of: (i) the revocation provisions in this section; (ii) the search rights of adoptees and parents under § 5-359 of this subtitle and the search rights of adoptees, parents, and siblings under Subtitle 4B of this title; and (iii) the right to file a disclosure veto under § 5-359 of this subtitle. (b) A guardian may revoke consent to an adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle at any time before a juvenile court enters an order of adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle. (c) A child may revoke consent to an adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle at any time before a juvenile court enters an order of adoption under this Part IV of this subtitle.

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