[§586C-4] Enforcement of Canadian domestic-violence protection order by tribunal. (a) A tribunal may issue an order enforcing or refusing to enforce a Canadian domestic-violence protection order on application of:
(b) In a proceeding under subsection (a), the tribunal shall follow the procedures of this State for enforcement of a domestic protection order. An order entered under this section is limited to the enforcement of the terms of the Canadian domestic-violence protection order.
(c) A Canadian domestic-violence protection order is enforceable under this section if:
(d) A Canadian domestic-violence protection order valid on its face is prima facie evidence of its enforceability under this section.
(e) A claim that a Canadian domestic-violence protection order does not comply with subsection (c) is an affirmative defense in a proceeding seeking enforcement of the order. If the tribunal determines that the order is not enforceable, the tribunal shall issue an order that the Canadian domestic-violence protection order is not enforceable under this section and section 586C-3 and may not be registered under section 586C-5.
(f) A person who violates a valid Canadian domestic-violence protection order shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 586-26. [L 2022, c 107, pt of §1]