(1)  Sections 78B-6-143 through 78B-6-145 do not apply to adoptions by a stepparent whose spouse is the adoptee‘s parent.

Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-6-104

  • Adoptee: means a person who:
(a) is the subject of an adoption proceeding; or
(b) has been legally adopted. See Utah Code 78B-6-103
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • (2)  Sections 78B-6-143 through 78B-6-145 apply only to adoptions of adoptees born in this state.

    Amended by Chapter 237, 2010 General Session