Act No. 1670

: They are authorized, with the consent of the Director of Health, to place any orphan or child whose parents are unknown, or unable or unwilling to support them, in charge of suitable persons who can maintain, care for, and educate such child.
: No, such placement does not constitute legal adoption and does not affect the child's civil status or the rights of any person entitled to legal custody or guardianship.
: The consent of the Director of Health must be obtained before placing the child in charge of a suitable person.
: The person must suitably maintain, care for, and educate the child while in their custody.
: The Director of Health must visit the child personally or by agent at least once every three months to inquire into the child's welfare.
: The Director of Health must place the child back in the asylum or institution from which the child was taken.
: The applicant must apply to the trustees or directors, who, with approval of the Director of Health, report to the provincial fiscal or city attorney, who then prepares adoption papers and presents the matter to the proper court.
: The costs of such proceedings in court shall be de officio (officially borne by the government).
: No, the entrusting of the child does not prejudice the rights of any person entitled to legal custody or guardianship.
: The Act took effect immediately upon its passage on July 8, 1907.