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In forceCertain agreements illegal
Part 3Miscellaneous
28 Certain agreements illegal
(1)
An agreement under which a parent or guardian of a child receives any consideration (other than a consideration of a kind authorised by the Chief
Executive) for a consent to the adoption of the child, is illegal and void.
(2)
A person who is a party to an agreement of a kind referred to in subsection (1) is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $20 000 or imprisonment for 2 years.
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