To implement the policy set out in § 14-102 of this title, the Secretary, with the advice of the Secretary of Health and the Secretary of Aging, shall develop, supervise, and cause each local department to implement a program of protective services for disabled individuals and vulnerable adults.

Added by Acts 1985, c. 148, § 2, eff. July 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 2017, c. 62, § 6; Acts 2017, c. 837, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 838, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2025, c. 499, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 500, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.