(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Assisted reproduction' has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of this title. (c) 'Identifying information' means information that reveals the identity or location of an individual. (d) 'Mother' has the meaning stated in § 5–1001 of this title. (e) (1) 'Parent' means an individual who, at any time before a court enters an order for adoption under this subtitle: (i) meets a criterion in § 5–3B–05(a) of this subtitle; (ii) is the mother; or (iii) is a parent or is presumed to be a parent under Title 1, Subtitle 2 of the Estates and Trusts Article. (2) 'Parent' does not include an individual whom a court has adjudicated not to be a father or mother. (f) 'Prospective adoptee' means an individual who is the subject of a petition for adoption under this subtitle.
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