Human Services, Child and Family Services

Rule R512-42

Adoption by Relatives

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 33258
Filed: 12/09/2009 11:12:38 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule is being changed to add a purpose and authority section and to make minor formatting changes.

Summary of the rule or change:

The proposed changes to this rule add the statutory authority for Child and Family Services to perform rulemaking duties and make minor formatting changes for consistency.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Section 78A-6-307
• Section 62A-4a-102
• Section 78B-6-117
• Section 78B-6-102
• Section 78B-6-137
• Section 78B-6-128

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There will be no increase in cost or savings to the state budget because these proposed changes add rulemaking authority for Child and Family Services, but do not increase workload that would require additional staff or other costs.

local governments:

There will be no increase in costs or savings to local government because it was determined that this rule does not apply to local government.

small businesses:

There will be no increase in costs or savings to small businesses because it was determined that this rule does not apply to small businesses.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

There will be no increase in costs or savings to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities because it was determined that this rule does not apply to persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There are no compliance costs for affected persons associated with implementing the changes to this rule.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There will be no costs or savings on businesses.

Lisa-Michele Church, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Human Services
Child and Family Services
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Carol Miller at the above address, by phone at 801-557-1772, by FAX at 801-538-3993, or by Internet E-mail at carolmiller@utah.gov
• Julene Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-4424, or by Internet E-mail at jhjones@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

02/01/2010

This rule may become effective on:

02/08/2010

Authorized by:

Duane Betournay, Director

R512. Human Services, Child and Family Services.

R512-42. Adoption by Relatives.

R512-42-1. Purpose and Authority.

(1) The purpose of this rule is to specify requirements for relatives to adopt a child in the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services (Child and Family Services).

(2) This rule is authorized by Section 62A-4a-102.

 

R512-42-[1]2 . Adoption by Relatives.

(1) A relative who has a relationship with a child available for adoption may apply to adopt a particular child. The application and home study will be handled in accordance with the [Division of] Child and Family Services[,] Adoption [Policy]Practice Guidelines, and in accordance with [Title 78B, Chapter 6]Section 78B-6-128, based upon the best interest of the child.

 

KEY: adoption

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [1992]2010

Notice of Continuation: August 7, 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 62a-4a-102; 78A-6-307; 78B-6-102; 78B-6-117; [78B-6-102; ] 78B-6-128; 78B-6-137[; 78A-6-307 ]