{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"8506","citation":"Fam. Code, § 8506","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500. - 9340.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS [8500. - 8548.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-13/part-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 35, Sec. 2.   (SB 1013)   Effective June 27, 2012.","effective":"2012-06-27","html":"<p>“Agency adoption” means the adoption of a minor, other than an intercountry adoption, in which the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency is a party to, or joins in, the adoption petition.</p>","text":"“Agency adoption” means the adoption of a minor, other than an intercountry adoption, in which the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency is a party to, or joins in, the adoption petition.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-8506","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}