(a) In this section, 'order' includes any action that, under the laws of another jurisdiction, has the force and effect of a comparable judicial order under this subtitle. (b) In accordance with the United States Constitution, this State shall accord full faith and credit to: (1) an order of another state as to adoption or guardianship in compliance with the other state’s laws; and (2) termination of parental rights in compliance with the other state’s laws. (c) As to a jurisdiction other than a state: (1) an order for adoption or guardianship entered in compliance with the jurisdiction’s laws shall have the same legal effect as an order for adoption or guardianship entered in this State; and (2) termination of parental rights in compliance with the jurisdiction’s laws shall have the same legal effect as termination of parental rights in this State.
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