A-7 - Adoption Act

Section 16 Disposition versions

1979-12-22

16. A child whose adoption is permitted under this act shall not be placed for adoption except by a recognized adoption society.

However, provided that prior written notice thereof is given to the Minister, such placement may be effected by a person other than a recognized adoption society, in the following cases:

(a)  the applicant is an ascendant or a collateral relative within the third degree of the adopted child, or is the consort of such ascendant or relative;

(b)  the applicant is the consort of the father or mother of the adopted child;

(c)  the placement is effected through a government, a department or a body acting in conformity with an agreement or covenant contemplated in section 37.1, and an assessment has been effected in conformity with section 13.

Nevertheless, failure to give such notice shall not prevent the court from granting the adoption later, provided that a written report by a recognized adoption society establishes to the satisfaction of the court that no serious disadvantage has resulted therefrom.

1969, c. 64, s. 16; 1979, c. 17, s. 2.

1977-12-31

16. A child whose adoption is permitted under this act may be placed for adoption by a person other than a recognized adoption society, provided that notice thereof is given to the Minister.

Nevertheless, failure to give such notice shall not prevent the court from granting the adoption later, provided that a written report by a recognized adoption society establishes to the satisfaction of the court that no serious disadvantage has resulted therefrom.

1969, c. 64, s. 16.