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

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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/uksi/2018/1412/schedule/4/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/human-fertilisation-and-embryology-parental-orders-regulations-2018/schedule-4/paragraph-9
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