Section 204 – Authority and responsibility of the Division of Child and Family Services.

• (1) If the Division of Child and Family Services has a reasonable basis to believe that a person has transferred or will transfer custody of a child in violation of Subsection 78B-24-203(1), the Division of Child and Family Services may conduct a home visit as provided by other law of this state and take appropriate action to protect the welfare of the child.

• (2) If the Division of Child and Family Services conducts a home visit for a child adopted or placed through an intercountry adoption, the Division of Child and Family Services shall:
  • (a) prepare a report on the welfare and plan for permanent placement of the child; and
  • (b) provide a copy of the report to the United States Department of State.

• (3) This chapter does not prevent the Division of Child and Family Services from taking appropriate action under law of this state.

Enacted by Chapter 326, 2022 General Session