In an independent adoption, consent from the parent or guardian of an Indian child to adoption by the petitioner or relinquishment of parental rights shall be obtained in the manner required by the Indian Family Protection Act.History: Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 33. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 74 made Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 33 effective July 1, 2022.Severability. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 72 provided that if any provision of the Indian Family Protection Act, related provisions in other sections of New Mexico law or the application of such laws to any person or circumstances is held invalid for any reason in a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity does not affect other provisions of the Indian Family Protection Act and related laws.
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