§5–302.

    (a)    This subtitle applies only to:

        (1)    guardianship of an individual who is committed to a local department as a child in need of assistance;

        (2)    adoption of an individual who is committed to a local department as a child in need of assistance, without prior termination of parental rights as to the individual; and

        (3)    adoption of an individual under guardianship under this subtitle.

    (b)    This subtitle:

        (1)    does not apply to a guardianship case filed on or before December 31, 2005, until guardianship is granted; and

        (2)    unless otherwise specified, does not apply to an adoption case filed on or before December 31, 2005.