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An Act Regarding Guardianships
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 18-A MRSA §5-204, sub-§(d), as enacted by PL 2005, c. 371, §2, is amended to read:
 
(d).   The person or persons whose consent is required under subsection (b) do not consent, but the court finds by a preponderance of theclear and convincing evidence that there is a de facto guardian and a demonstrated lack of consistent participation by the nonconsenting parent or legal custodian of the unmarried minor. The court may appoint the de facto guardian as guardian if the appointment is in the best interest of the child.
 
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 128th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.