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Ala. Code § 38-9-1 Short Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Adult Protective Services Act of 1976. (Acts 1977, No. 780, p. 1340, §1.)
Ala. Code § 38-9-10 Reports by Physicians, Etc., of Physical Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - Penalty for Failure to Make Report
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Any physician or other practitioner of the healing arts who shall knowingly fail to make the report required by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment for not more than six months or a fine of not more than $500.00. (…
Ala. Code § 38-9-11 Exemption of Officers, Agents and Employees of Department from Civil Liability
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Any officer, agent or employee of the department, in the good faith exercise of his duties under this chapter, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of his acts or omissions in rendering assistance or care to any person. (Acts 1977, No. 780, p. 1340, §10.)
Ala. Code § 38-9-2 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ABUSE. The infliction of physical pain, injury, or the willful deprivation by a caregiver or other person of services necessary to maintain mental and physical health. (2) ADULT IN NEED O…