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13 V.S.A. § 1378: Neglect

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Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 028: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults

(a) A caregiver who intentionally or recklessly neglects a vulnerable adult shall be imprisoned not more than 18 months or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both.

(b) A caregiver who violates subsection (a) of this section, and as a result of such neglect, serious bodily injury occurs to the vulnerable adult, shall be imprisoned not more than 15 years or fined not more than $10,000.00, or both.

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