§ 62A-3-302. Purpose of Adult Protective Services Program.  


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  •      Subject to the rules made by the division under Section 62A-3-106.5, 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; and
    (3) 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.
Amended by Chapter 91, 2008 General Session