71-6-117 - Willful abuse, neglect or exploitation prohibited Penalty.

71-6-117. Willful abuse, neglect or exploitation prohibited Penalty.

(a)  It is an offense for any person to knowingly, other than by accidental means, abuse, neglect or exploit any adult within the meaning of the provisions of this part.

(b)  A violation of this section is a Class E felony.

[Acts 1986, ch. 630, § 17; T.C.A., § 14-25-117; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 111; 2007, ch. 416, § 1.]