Section 5-302 - Scope of Subtitle

(a) This subtitle applies only to: (1) guardianship of an individual who is committed to a local department as a child in need of assistance; (2) adoption of an individual who is committed to a local department as a child in need of assistance, without prior termination of parental rights as to the individual; and (3) adoption of an individual under guardianship under this subtitle. (b) This subtitle: (1) does not apply to a guardianship case filed on or before December 31, 2005, until guardianship is granted; and (2) unless otherwise specified, does not apply to an adoption case filed on or before December 31, 2005.