§3311. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
1.
Application.
"Application" means a request under the Convention by an obligee or obligor, or on behalf of a child, made through a central authority for assistance from another central authority.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
2.
Central authority.
"Central authority" means the entity designated by the United States or a foreign country described in section 2802, subsection 3‑A to perform the functions specified in the Convention.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
3.
Convention support order.
"Convention support order" means a support order of a tribunal of a foreign country described in section 2802, subsection 3‑A.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
4.
Direct request.
"Direct request" means a petition filed by an individual in a tribunal of this State in a proceeding involving an obligee, obligor or child residing outside the United States.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
4-A.
Foreign central authority.
"Foreign central authority" means the entity designated by a foreign country as defined in section 2802, subsection 3-A to perform the functions specified in the Convention.
[PL 2015, c. 186, §9 (NEW).]
5.
Foreign support agreement.
"Foreign support agreement" means an agreement for support in a record that:
A.
Is enforceable as a support order in the country of origin;
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
B.
Has been formally drawn up or registered as an authentic instrument by a foreign tribunal or authenticated by or concluded, registered or filed with a foreign tribunal; and
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
C.
May be reviewed and modified by a foreign tribunal.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
"Foreign support agreement" includes a maintenance arrangement or authentic instrument under the Convention.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
6.
United States central authority.
"United States central authority" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 95, §83 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 186, §9 (AMD).