§ 4-88-206 — Referrals for exploitation and deceptive and unconscionable trade practices

(a) The Attorney General shall establish and maintain referral procedures with the Adult Protective Services Unit of the Department of Human Services in order to provide any necessary intervention and assistance to an elder person or person with a disability who may have been victimized by violations of this chapter. (b) In order to provide any necessary intervention and assistance to an elder person or a person with a disability, as defined in this subchapter, who may have been victimized by a person who is in violation of this chapter, the Adult Protective Services Unit of the Department of Human Services shall refer to the Consumer Protection Division any cases involving suspected exploitation and financial exploitation, as defined in § 4-88-201 , to the Attorney General within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt, or at the close of business on the next business day if there is an intervening weekend or state holiday.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1015,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 913,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 138, § 1.