§ 259.201 — Compliance With Federal Indian Child Welfare Act and Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act
Plain-Language Summary
Requires that adoption proceedings involving an Indian child comply with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, which take precedence when they conflict with this chapter.
259.201 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT AND MINNESOTA INDIAN FAMILY PRESERVATION ACT.
Adoption proceedings under this chapter that involve an Indian child are child custody proceedings governed by the Indian Child Welfare Act, United States Code, title 25, sections 1901 to 1963; by the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, sections 260.751 to 260.835; by section 259.20, subdivision 2, paragraph (b); and by this chapter when not inconsistent with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act.
History:
**NOTE: **A transfer of a power or responsibility in this chapter to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families is effective upon notice of the commissioner of children, youth, and families to the commissioners of administration, management and budget, and other relevant departments along with the secretary of the senate, the chief clerk of the house of representatives, and the chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant legislative committees and divisions. Laws 2024, chapter 80, article 8, section 72, Laws 2023, chapter 70, article 12, section 30.
History: History: 2024 c 115 art 17 s 2