1987 Ed.]
Adoption
Section
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Delegation
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CHAPTER 290
ADOPTION ORDINANCE
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
MAKING OF ADOPTION ORDERS
4. Power to make adoption orders
4A. Commencement and transfer of adoption applications
5. Restrictions on making adoption orders
5A. Freeing infant for adoption
5B. Revocation of section 5A order
5C. Validation of adoption orders
6. Consent to adoption
7. Evidence of consent of parent or guardian
8. Functions of Court as to adoption orders
9. Interim orders
10. Adoption order in respect of infants previously adopted... [Repealed]
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12. Rules, etc.
EFFECTS OF ADOPTION ORDERS
13. Rights and duties of parents and capacity to marry
14. Cessation of certain orders, etc.
15. Intestacies, wills and settlements
16. Provisions supplementary to section 15
17. Effect of overseas adoption
REGISTRATION OF ADOPTION ORDERS
18. Adopted Children Register
19. Registration of adoptions
20. Amendment of orders and rectification of Registers
MISCELLANEOUS
21. Supervision of infants
22. Prohibition of certain payments
23. Restrictions upon advertisements
24. Offences by corporations
25. Adoption to be effected under the Ordinance
Schedule. Form of entry in Adopted Children Register
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