As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] 1. Clearinghouse. "Clearinghouse" means the Missing Children Information Clearinghouse established pursuant to section 2155. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] 2. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Public Safety. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] 3. Department. "Department" means Department of Public Safety. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] 4. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Missing Children Information Clearinghouse. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] 5. Missing child. "Missing child" means an individual: A. Who is under 18 years of age; [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] B. Whose temporary or permanent residence is in or is believed to be in this State; [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] C. Whose location is not determined; and [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] D. Who has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).] 6. Missing child report. "Missing child report" means a report prepared on a form designated by the department for use by private citizens and law enforcement agencies to report information about missing children to the clearinghouse. [PL 1993, c. 425, §2 (NEW).]
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