A presumed father may sign a denial of his paternity. The denial is valid only if:

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1.    An acknowledgment of paternity signed, or otherwise authenticated, by another man is filed pursuant to section 14-20-15; 2.    The denial is in a record, and is signed, or otherwise authenticated, under penalty of perjury; and

3.    The presumed father has not previously:

a. Acknowledged his paternity, unless the previous acknowledgment has been rescinded pursuant to section 14-20-17 or successfully challenged pursuant to section 14-20-18; or

b.    Been adjudicated to be the father of the child.