40-8-104. Who may be adopted. (1) Any minor may be adopted if:
     (a) the minor has no living parent; or
     (b) the parental rights of the living parents of the minor have been terminated according to the laws of this state or of another jurisdiction; or
     (c) the living parents consent to the adoption.
     (2) An adult may be adopted as provided in part 2 of this chapter.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 240, L. 1957; R.C.M. 1947, 61-202; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 530, L. 1981.