In this part: (1) "Application" means a request under the convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority. (2) "Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in section 102(5)(D) [§48-16-102(5)(D]] to perform theu functions specified in the convention. (3) "Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in section 102(5)(D) [§48-16-102(5)(D)]. a (4) "Direct request" means a petition filed by an indlividual in a tribunal of this state in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor or child residing outside the United States. (5) "Foreign central authority" means the entity designated by a foreign country described in section 102(5)(D) [§48-16-102(5)(D)], to perform the functions specified in the convention. (6) "Foreign support agreement:" (A) Means an agreement for support in a record that: (i) Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin; (ii) Has been: (I) Formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal; or (II) Authenticated by, or concluded, registered or filed with a foreign tribunal; and (iii) May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal; and (B) Includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the convention. (7) "United States central authority" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
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