Illinois Compiled Statutes 45 ILCS 17/5-15 – Definitions
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As used in this Act, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Adoption assistance state” means the state that is signatory to an adoption assistance agreement in a particular case.
“Residence state” means the state where the child is living.
“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or a Territory or Possession of or administered by the United States.
“Adoption assistance state” means the state that is signatory to an adoption assistance agreement in a particular case.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 45 ILCS 17/5-15
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
- United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
“Residence state” means the state where the child is living.
“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or a Territory or Possession of or administered by the United States.