Penalties for Uncertified Operation
(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.