(a) The "appropriate public authorities" as used in art. III of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children shall, with reference to this state, mean the Department of Health and Social Services. The department shall receive and act with reference to notices required by art. III of the compact.
(b) As used in Art. V of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, the phrase "appropriate authority in the receiving state" with reference to this state means the Department of Health and Social Services.
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