The following definitions shall govern the construction of this article, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) âElderâ means any person who is 65 years of age or older. (b) (1) âAbuseâ means any of the conduct described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 15610) of Chapter 11 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (2) Abuse does not include the use of any reasonable and necessary force that may result in an injury used by a peace officer acting within the course of his or her employment as a peace officer.
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