Adoption Act, 1952

Furnishing of information and inspection of books.

38.—(1) A registered adoption society and every officer of the society or other person taking part in its management or control shall—

(a) furnish the Board with such information as the Board may from time to time by notice in writing require in regard to its constitution, membership, employees, organisation and activities;

(b) at all reasonable times permit a member or authorised officer of the Board to inspect and make copies of all books and documents relating to adoption in the possession or control of the society.

(2) A person who contravenes, whether by act or omission, a provision of this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds.