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G.S. 48-3-231
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§ 48-3-231.  Definitions. For the purposes of this Part, the following definitions apply: (1) Intercountry adoption. - An adoption or placement for adoption of a minor who resides in a foreign country at the time of adoption or placement. The term includes an adoption finalized in the minor's country of residence or in a state. (2) Parent. - An individual recognized as a parent under other law of this State. (3) Prospective adoptive parent. - An individual approved or permitted under other law of this State to adopt a minor. (4) Record. - Information inscribed on a tangible medium or stored in an electronic or other medium and retrievable in perceivable form.  (2025-25, s. 46(a).)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_48/GS_48-3-231.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026

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