106-J:3 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. 'Caregiver' means any individual duly designated as a caregiver for a person who needs care assistance as a vulnerable adult. A caregiver includes, but is not limited to, a relative, paid caregiving professional, partner, friend, or neighbor who has a significant relationship with the person. II. 'Department' means the department of safety. III. 'Missing vulnerable adult' includes, but is not limited to, a missing adult who: (a)(1) Is 18 years or older; (2) Whose whereabouts are unknown; (3) Whose last known whereabouts at the time he or she is reported missing is in New Hampshire; and (4) Whose disappearance poses a credible threat to the safety and health of the person, as determined by a local law enforcement agency; and (b)(1) Who has a mental or cognitive disability, such as dementia; (2) Who has an intellectual or developmental disability; (3) Who has a brain injury; or (4) Who has another physical, mental, or emotional disability. Source. 2009, 279:3, eff. July 1, 2010. 2016, 256:5, eff. Aug. 9, 2016.
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