(b) Nonapplicability.--This section does not apply to:
(1) placement of a child in accordance with the
requirements of Article VII(d) of the act of June 13, 1967
(P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code;
(2) activity undertaken in conjunction with or under the
supervision of a public or private entity that provides
adoption services and is licensed, supervised or regulated by
the Department of Human Services ; or
(3) placement of a child with an adult who has a
significant, positive relationship with the child or the
child's family and with whom the child is known or reasonably
believed to be safe, if:
(i) the placement is for a designated period of time
or for the duration of a specified event; and
(ii) the placement is due to a vacation, an
educational function or activity or the incarceration,
military service, medical treatment or temporary
incapacity of the parent or guardian of the child.
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Child." An individual who is under 18 years of age.
"Unregulated custody transfer." A transaction by a parent or
other individual having legal custody of a child, undertaken
without court approval and with the intent to abandon or
permanently avoid parental responsibility for the child.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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