Importing Child for Adoption without DCF Permit
Chapter	119
Section	36
WMS Code	119/36
WMS Offense	CHILD WITHOUT DCF PERMIT, IMPORT c119 §36
Elements	On [DATE OF OFFENSE:] did bring or cause to be brought into this Commonwealth, or receive therein, from some other state, province or country, a child for the purpose of placing or boarding, or of procuring the placing or boarding of such child, in a family or home within this Commonwealth, with a view to adoption, guardianship, custody or care by some person other than one related to him by blood or marriage, without first having obtained a permit therefor from the Department of Children and Families.
Penalty	6 Months
Right of Arrest	NO RIGHT OF ARREST
Notes
Second/Subsequent
Third Offense
Fourth Offense
Attempt to Commit
Conspiracy to Commit
Accessory Before
Accessory After
Effective Date	7/8/2008