§ 23-17.11-12. Penalties.
Any facility or person that intentionally fails to comply with §§ 23-17.11-4(c) and (d), 23-17.11-7 and 23-17.11-8 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned for not more than one year. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense for calculation of the penalty. Each controlling person of a facility subject to penalties under this section shall be severally and personally liable for any fine, penalty or imprisonment provided in this section for violating §§ 23-17.11-4(c) and (d), 23-17.11-7, and 23-17.11-8 of this chapter.
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.