131D-28. Civil action.
Every resident shall have the right to institute a civil action for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this Article. The Department of Health and Human Services, a general guardian, or any person appointed ad litem pursuant to law, may institute an action pursuant to this section on behalf of the resident or residents. Any agency or person above named may enforce the rights of the resident specified in G.S. 131D-21 which the resident himself is unable to enforce. (1981, c. 923, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 131D - Inspection and Licensing of Facilities
Article 3 - Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights.
§ 131D-19 - Legislative intent.
§ 131D-21 - Declaration of residents' rights.
§ 131D-21.2 - Quality assurance, medical, or peer review committees.
§ 131D-22 - Transfer of management responsibilities.
§ 131D-23 - No waiver of rights.
§ 131D-24 - Notice to resident.
§ 131D-26 - Enforcement and investigation.
§ 131D-29 - Revocation of license.
§ 131D-31 - Adult care home community advisory committees.
§ 131D-32 - Functions of adult care home community advisory committees.