# The Adoption Agencies (Wales) Regulations 2005, Regulation 46: Modification of the 1989 Act in relation to adoption

Extent: E+W

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(3) This paragraph applies where a registered adoption society is authorised to place a child for adoption or a child who has been placed for adoption by a registered adoption society is less than 6 weeks old.
(4) Where paragraph (3) applies —
(a) section 61(2)(a) of the 1989 Act is to have effect in relation to the child whether or not he is accommodated by or on behalf of the society;
(b) section 61(2)(b) of the 1989 Act shall not apply;
(c) section 61(2)(c) of the 1989 Act shall apply as if for that sub-paragraph there were inserted “(c) any prospective adopter with whom the registered adoption society has placed the child for adoption.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2005/1313/regulation/46 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-agencies-wales-regulations-2005/regulation-46
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