10A NCAC 71A .0102. DEFINITIONS  


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  • (a)  "Immediately" as specified in G.S. 108A-103(d), shall mean responds with no delay as soon as a county department of social services receives a report that:

    (1)           an adult is alleged to be disabled as defined in G.S. 108A-101(d);

    (2)           an adult is alleged to be abused, neglected, or exploited as defined in G.S. 108A-101(a), (j), or (m); and

    (3)           an adult is alleged to be in need of protective services as defined in G.S. 108A-101(e).

    (b)  "A life threatening situation" shall be considered an emergency as defined in G.S. 108A-101(g).

     

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B-153; S.L. 1999-334;

Temporary Adoption Eff. September 28, 1999;

Eff. July 17, 2000.