Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 1384: Civil action; recovery by Attorney General

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

The Attorney General may sue for damages against persons who knowingly or recklessly violate laws against abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, with penalties up to $50,000 depending on injury severity.

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