53-10-1101. Definitions.
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) "Vulnerable adult" means an individual who: is 18 years old or older but younger than 60 years old; and possesses a physical or mental impairment, permanent or temporary, that substantially affects the individual's ability to: provide personal protection; provide necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, or medical or other healthcare; obtain services necessary for health, safety, or welfare; carry out the activities of daily living; or manage the individual's own resources. "Vulnerable adult" does not include an individual who has dementia.
(6) "Vulnerable minor" means a individual who: is younger than 18 years old; and has a permanent or temporary physical or mental impairment.
(7) "Vulnerable individual" means a vulnerable adult or vulnerable minor.