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Title 19-A, §3311: Definitions
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§3311. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
1. Application. "Application" means a request under the Convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority.
[ 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF) .]
2. Central authority. "Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in section 2802, subsection 3-A to perform the functions specified in the Convention.
3. Convention support order. "Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in section 2802, subsection 3-A.
4. Direct request. "Direct request" means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of this State in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor or child residing outside the United States.
4-A. Foreign central authority. "Foreign central authority" means the entity designated by a foreign country as defined in section 2802, subsection 3-A to perform the functions specified in the Convention.
[ 2015, c. 186, §9 (NEW) .]
5. Foreign support agreement. "Foreign support agreement" means an agreement for support in a record that:
A. Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin; [2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
B. Has been formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal or authenticated by or concluded, registered or filed with a foreign tribunal; and [2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
C. May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal. [2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
"Foreign support agreement" includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the Convention.
6. United States central authority. "United States central authority" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW). 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF). 2015, c. 186, §9 (AMD).