Adoption Act, 1952

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Number 25 of 1952.

ADOPTION ACT, 1952.

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Preliminary and General.

Section
1.	Short title.
2.	Commencement.
3.	Definitions.
4.	Making of arrangements for adoption.
5.	Rules.
6.	Offences by bodies corporate.
7.	Expenses.

Adoption Orders.

Effects of Adoption Orders.

Registration of Adoption Societies.

34.	Restriction on making arrangements for adoption.
35.	The Adoption Societies Register.
36.	Registration of adoption societies.
37.	Cancellation of registration.
38.	Furnishing of information and inspection of books.
39.	Explanation to mother or guardian as to effect of adoption.

Miscellaneous.

40.	Restriction on sending children abroad.
41.	Prohibition upon certain advertisements.
42.	Prohibition of certain payments.
43.	False statements.

An Bord Uchtála.

Form of Entry in Adopted Children Register.

Acts Referred to
Vital Statistics and Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1952	No. 8 of 1952
Finance Act, 1936	No. 31 of 1936
Legitimacy Act, 1931	No. 13 of 1931
Children Act, 1934	No. 15 of 1934
Public Assistance Act, 1939	No. 27 of 1939

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Number 25 of 1952.

ADOPTION ACT, 1952.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. [13th December, 1952.]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS:—