110 Mass. Reg. 7.518

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 7.518 - Law Governing
(1) Whenever a child is placed across state borders, the sending agency shall comply with the applicable laws of the receiving state governing the placement of children therein.
(2) After the child has been placed across state borders the laws of the receiving state shall govern all matters relating to the child, other than all matters in relation to the custody, supervision, care, treatment and disposition of the child which shall be governed by the laws of state of the sending agency retaining jurisdiction over the child.
(3) The laws of the receiving state shall apply at a minimum:
(a) to a care and protection proceeding brought against the placement in the receiving state;
(b) to a determination of whether medical, educational, support or other payments shall be made on behalf of the child;
(c) to a determination of the legality of the placement in the receiving state;
(d) to a determination of the age of majority.
(4) In the event that the laws of the sending state and receiving state are in conflict regarding the placement of the child, the laws of the receiving state shall govern.
(5) Whenever a sending state or a receiving state exercise jurisdiction to punish or subject to penalty anyone for violation of the Interstate Compact, the laws of the state exercising jurisdiction shall apply.

110 CMR 7.518