9 chapters · 167 sections in this title.
Mont. Code Ann. § 42-7-101 Fees Related To Placement For Adoption By Parent
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(1) Reasonable adoption fees may be paid by the adoptive parent for the actual cost of services. The cost of services must relate to: (a) a petition for adoption; (b) placement of a child; (c) medical care or services, including cost-sharing amounts for medically necessary prenat…
Mont. Code Ann. § 42-7-102 Limitations On Payment Of Certain Fees
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(1) A prospective adoptive parent may pay counseling expenses for a combined maximum of 10 hours of adoptive decision support services provided pursuant to 42-2-409 and postadoptive counseling provided pursuant to 42-4-211. (2) A prospective adoptive parent may pay cost-sharing e…
Mont. Code Ann. § 42-7-105 Prohibited Activities -- Violations -- Penalties
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(1) A person, other than the department, an attorney or health care provider acting under 52-8-103(2), or a licensed child-placing agency, may not: (a) advertise in any public medium that the person: (i) knows of a child who is available for adoption; or (ii) is willing to accept…
Mont. Code Ann. § 42-7-106 Action By Department
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The department may review and investigate compliance with this title and may maintain an action in court to compel compliance.