Utah Code § 53-10-1101

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As used in this part:
(1) "Amber Alert" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-1001.
(2) "Dementia" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-702.
(3) "Purple Alert" means an alert issued under the Purple Alert Notification System by the
department for a missing vulnerable individual in accordance with Section 53-10-1102.
(4) "Purple Alert Notification System" means the system created in Section 53-10-1102.
(5)
(a) "Vulnerable adult" means an individual who:
(i) is 18 years old or older but younger than 60 years old; and
(ii) possesses a physical or mental impairment, permanent or temporary, that substantially
affects the individual's ability to:
(A) provide personal protection;
(B) provide necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, or medical or other healthcare;
(C) obtain services necessary for health, safety, or welfare;
(D) carry out the activities of daily living; or

(E) manage the individual's own resources.
(b) "Vulnerable adult" does not include an individual who has dementia.
(6) "Vulnerable minor" means a individual who:
(a) is younger than 18 years old; and
(b) has a permanent or temporary physical or mental impairment.
(7) "Vulnerable individual" means a vulnerable adult or vulnerable minor.

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