Power of a minor to consent or relinquish.

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  • (1) A minor parent has the power to:
    • (a) consent to the adoption of the minor's child; and
    • (b) relinquish the minor's control or custody of the child for adoption.
  • (2) The consent or relinquishment described in Subsection (1) is valid and has the same force and effect as a consent or relinquishment executed by an adult parent.
  • (3) A minor parent, having executed a consent or relinquishment, cannot revoke that consent upon reaching the age of majority or otherwise becoming emancipated.




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