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55.02 .

55.01(1v)

(1v)

 

“Degenerative brain disorder” means the loss or dysfunction of brain cells to the extent that the individual is substantially impaired in his or her ability to provide adequately for his or her own care or custody or to manage adequately his or her property or financial affairs.

55.01(2)

(2)

 

“Developmental disability” means a disability attributable to intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism or another neurological condition closely related to an intellectual disability or requiring treatment similar to that required for individuals with an intellectual disability, which has continued or can be expected to continue indefinitely, substantially impairs an individual from adequately providing for his or her own care or custody, and constitutes a substantial handicap to the afflicted individual. The term does not include dementia that is primarily caused by degenerative brain disorder.

55.01(2r)

(2r)

 

“False representation” includes a promise that is made with the intent not to fulfill the promise.

55.01(2s)

(2s)

 

“Financial exploitation” has the meaning given in s.