# Adoption (Intercountry Aspects) Act 1999, Paragraph 1

Status: prospective

The functions of a Central Authority under this Chapter may be performed by public authorities or by bodies accredited under Chapter III, to the extent permitted by the law of its State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/18/schedule/1/part/chapter/IV/crossheading/article-22/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/adoption-intercountry-aspects-act-1999/schedule-1/part/chapter-IV/crossheading-article-22/paragraph-1
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