26B-6-202. Purpose of Adult Protective Services Program.
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Effective 5/3/2023
26B-6-202. Purpose of Adult Protective Services Program.
Subject to the rules made by the division under Section 26B-6-110 , Adult Protective Services:
(1)shall investigate or cause to be investigated reports of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults;
(2)shall, where appropriate, provide short-term, limited protective services with the permission of the affected vulnerable adult or the guardian or conservator of the vulnerable adult;
(3)shall, subject to Section 26B-6-217 , provide emergency protective services; and
(4)may make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , and develop procedures and policies relating to:
(a)reporting and investigating incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; and
(b)providing protective services to the extent that funds are appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308 , 2023 General Session