Terms Used In Montana Code 52-3-801

• Abuse: means :

  (a)the infliction of physical or mental injury;

  (b)the deprivation of food, shelter, clothing, or services necessary to maintain the physical or mental health of a vulnerable adult without lawful authority. See Montana Code 52-3-803

• Vulnerable adult: means a person who:

  (a)is 60 years of age or older; or

  (b)is 18 years of age or older and:

  (i)is a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits or restricts the person's ability to provide for their own care or protection; or

  (ii)has a developmental disability as defined in 53-20-102. See Montana Code 52-3-803