231B.15 Criminal penalties and injunctive relief.
A person establishing, conducting, managing, or operating an elder group home without a certificate is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. Each day of continuing violation after conviction or notice from the department by certified mail of a violation shall be considered a separate offense. A person establishing, conducting, managing, or operating an elder group home without a certificate may be temporarily or permanently restrained by a court of competent jurisdiction from such activity in an action brought by the state.
2005 Acts, ch 62, §15; 2007 Acts, ch 215, §157
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 231B - ELDER GROUP HOMES
Section 231B.1A - Findings — purpose.
Section 231B.2 - Certification of elder group homes — rules.
Section 231B.3 - Referral to uncertified elder group home prohibited.
Section 231B.4 - Zoning — fire and safety standards.
Section 231B.5 - Written occupancy agreement required.
Section 231B.6 - Involuntary transfer.
Section 231B.8 - Exit interview — issuance of findings.
Section 231B.9 - Disclosure of findings.
Section 231B.9A - Informal conference — formal contest — judicial review.
Section 231B.10 - Denial, suspension, or revocation — conditional operation.
Section 231B.11 - Notice — appeal — emergency provisions.
Section 231B.12 - Department notified of casualties.
Section 231B.13 - Retaliation by elder group home prohibited.
Section 231B.14 - Civil penalties.
Section 231B.15 - Criminal penalties and injunctive relief.
Section 231B.16 - Coordination of the long-term care system — transitional provisions.
Section 231B.17 - Iowa elder group home fees.
Section 231B.18 - Application of landlord and tenant Act.
Section 231B.19 - Resident advocate committees.
Section 231B.20 - Nursing assistant and medication aide — certification.
Section 231B.21 - Medication setup — administration and storage of medications.