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Chapter 259
Section 259.20
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Recent History
- 2008 Subd. 1 Amended 2008 c 361 art 6 s 1
- 2007 Subd. 2 Amended 2007 c 147 art 3 s 24
- 1997 Subd. 2 Amended 1997 c 177 s 4
- 1994 259.20 New 1994 c 631 s 7
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259.20 POLICY.
Subdivision 1. Policy and purpose. 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. Other applicable law. 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.
History: 1994 c 631 s 7,31; 1997 c 177 s 4; 2003 c 15 art 1 s 33
Subdivision 1. Policy and purpose. 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. Other applicable law. 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.
History: 1994 c 631 s 7,31; 1997 c 177 s 4; 2003 c 15 art 1 s 33
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