Health & Saf. Code, § 102640 · Article 1. Adoption

Health & Saf. Code, § 102640

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

When requested by the adopting parent or parents, a new certificate shall not be established by the State Registrar.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC&sectionNum=102640.
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