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Section 26-13-4 – Executive authority–Administration of compact.

26-13-4. Executive authority–Administration of compact. As used in Article VII of the interstate compact on the placement of children, the term, “executive,” shall mean the Governor. The Governor is hereby authorized to appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of said Article VII, and the administration of the compact shall be in the […]

Section 26-13-5 – Financial responsibility for child placement.

26-13-5. Financial responsibility for child placement. Financial responsibility for any child placed pursuant to the provisions of the interstate compact on the placement of children shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article V thereof in the first instance. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance thereunder, the provisions […]

Section 26-13-9 – Visitation, inspection, and supervision requirements deemed met when performed pursuant to compact.

26-13-9. Visitation, inspection, and supervision requirements deemed met when performed pursuant to compact. Any requirements for visitation, inspection, or supervision of children, homes, institutions, or other agencies in another party state which may apply under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be met if performed pursuant to an agreement entered into by […]

Section 26-14-1 – Creation–Expenditure restricted.

26-14-1. Creation–Expenditure restricted. The children’s trust fund is created as a separate fund in the state treasury. The fund shall be expended only as provided in this chapter. Source: SL 1984, ch 194, §1.

Section 26-14-2 – Acceptance of contributions.

26-14-2. Acceptance of contributions. The state treasurer may receive, by gift or devise, contributions, grants, or gifts in cash or otherwise from persons, associations, or corporations to be deposited in the children’s trust fund. Source: SL 1984, ch 194, §3.

Section 26-13-1 – Compact continued–Text.

26-13-1. Compact continued–Text. The interstate compact on the placement of children is hereby continued in force with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: ARTICLE I. PURPOSE AND POLICY It is the purpose and policy of the party states to cooperate with each other in the interstate placement of children […]

Section 26-13-2 – Department as authority to concur in placement of children.

26-13-2. Department as authority to concur in placement of children. The term, “appropriate public authorities,” as used in Article III of the interstate compact on the placement of children shall, with reference to this state, mean the Department of Social Services and said department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by said […]

Section 26-13-3 – Department as agency for supervision of children placed.

26-13-3. Department as agency for supervision of children placed. As used in paragraph (a) of Article V of the interstate compact on the placement of children, the term, “appropriate authority in the receiving state,” with reference to this state shall mean the Department of Social Services. Source: SL 1974, ch 180, §4.