# The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2018, Paragraph 9: Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978


In section 44 of the Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (effect of s. 39 on succession and inter vivos deed)—
(a) the reference to adoption is to be read as including a reference to a parental order made under section 54 or section 54A of the 2008 Act; and
(b) the reference to adopted persons is to be read as including a reference to persons who were the subjects of parental orders.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111174715/schedule/4/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-human-fertilisation-and-embryology-parental-orders-regulations-2018/schedule-4/paragraph-9
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