10A N.C. Admin. Code 71A.0102

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 71A .0102 - DEFINITIONS

(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).

10A N.C. Admin. Code 71A .0102

Authority G.S. 143B-153; S.L. 1999-334;
Temporary Adoption Eff. September 28, 1999;
Eff. July 17, 2000;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 20, 2017.

Authority G.S. 143B-153; S.L. 1999-334;
Temporary Adoption Eff. September 28, 1999;
Eff. July 17, 2000.