Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 17 - Aging, Department On
Chapter 8 - Long-term Care Ombudsman
Rule 17-8.3 - Monetary Civil Penalties-basis

The director, in consultation with the state long-term care ombudsman, may impose a monetary civil penalty of not more than $1,500 on an officer, owner, director, or employee of a long-term care facility, assisted living program, or elder group home who intentionally prevents, interferes with, or attempts to impede the duties of the state, a local, or a certified volunteer long-term care ombudsman. If the director imposes a penalty for a violation under this rule, no other state agency shall impose a penalty for the same interference violation.