Code of Massachusetts Regulations
651 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Title 651 CMR 12.00 - Certification Procedures and Standards for Assisted Living Residences
Section 12.12 - Penalties for Uncertified Operation
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Any person operating an Assisted Living Residence without Certification under M.G.L. c. 19D shall be subject to liability for a civil penalty of not more than $500.00 for each day of such violation assessable by the Superior Court.
(2) Any such violation shall constitute grounds for refusing to grant or renew, modifying or revoking the Certification of the Assisted Living Residence or of any part thereof.
(3) Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, EOEA may, in the manner provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the Commonwealth for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the operation of an Assisted Living Residence without Certification under M.G.L. c. 19D.
(4) Any person who knowingly refers an individual for residency to an uncertified Assisted Living Residence shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500.00 for each such violation assessable by the Superior Court.