§ 23-17.11-10. Lien.
The state shall have a lien for reasonable costs incurred pursuant to this chapter on the following property: the building in which the facility is located if owned by a controlling person; the land on which the facility is located if owned by a controlling person; and any fixtures, equipment or goods used in the operation of the facility if owned by a controlling person. Such lien shall be prior to any mortgage or lien which the court finds has been executed or obtained for a fraudulent purpose or to hinder or delay creditors. Such lien shall also be prior to a mortgage or lien held by any person with an ownership interest in the nursing facility; or held by any controlling person.
History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 159, § 3; P.L. 2005, ch. 226, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.11 - The Nursing Facilities Receivership Act
Section 23-17.11-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-17.11-2. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 23-17.11-3. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.11-4. - Powers and duties of director.
Section 23-17.11-5. - Notification of closure — Appointment of receiver.
Section 23-17.11-6. - Mismanagement of facility.
Section 23-17.11-7. - Reports — Use of experts — Costs.
Section 23-17.11-8. - Duty to cooperate.
Section 23-17.11-9. - Retaliation prohibited.
Section 23-17.11-11. - Whistleblower protections.