2003 Minnesota Statutes

     259.20 Policy. 

    Subdivision 1.  The policy of the state of Minnesota and 
 the purpose of sections 259.20 to 259.69 is to ensure: 

    (1) that the best interests of children are met in the 
 planning and granting of adoptions; and 

    (2) that laws and practices governing adoption recognize 
 the diversity of Minnesota's population and the diverse needs of 
 persons affected by adoption. 

    Subd. 2.  Portions of chapters 245A, 245C, 257, 260, and 
 317A may also affect the adoption of a particular child.  
 Provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act, United States Code, 
 title 25, chapter 21, sections 1901-1923, may also apply in the 
 adoption of an Indian child, and may preempt specific provisions 
 of this chapter. 

    HIST: 1994 c 631 s 7,31; 1997 c 177 s 4; 2003 c 15 art 1 s 33