(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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