Virginia Code 52-34.13: Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 52-34.13
- Includes: means includes, but not limited to. See Virginia Code 1-218
- Media: means print, radio, television, and Internet-based communication systems or other methods of communicating information to the public. See Virginia Code 52-34.13
- Missing person with autism: means any person (i) whose whereabouts are unknown; (ii) who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as defined in § 38. See Virginia Code 52-34.13
- Missing Person with Autism Alert: means the notice of a missing person with autism provided to the public by the media or other methods under a Missing Person with Autism Alert Agreement. See Virginia Code 52-34.13
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands. See Virginia Code 1-245
“Media” means print, radio, television, and Internet-based communication systems or other methods of communicating information to the public.
“Missing person with autism” means any person (i) whose whereabouts are unknown; (ii) who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as defined in § 38.2-3418.17; and (iii) whose disappearance poses a credible threat as determined by law enforcement to the safety and health of the person and under such other circumstances as deemed appropriate by the Virginia State Police.
“Missing Person with Autism Alert” means the notice of a missing person with autism provided to the public by the media or other methods under a Missing Person with Autism Alert Agreement.
“Missing Person with Autism Alert Agreement” means a voluntary agreement between law-enforcement officials and members of the media whereby a person with autism will be declared missing, and the public will be notified by media outlets, and includes all other incidental conditions of the partnership as found appropriate by the Virginia State Police.
“Virginia Missing Person with Autism Alert Program” or “Program” means the procedures and Missing Person with Autism Alert Agreements to aid in the identification and location of a missing person with autism.