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, EOAI 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) No person or entity shall knowingly refer an individual for residency to an uncertified Residence. Such violation shall be punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $500.00 for each such violation assessable by the Superior Court. Such violation shall constitute a violation of M.G.L. c. 93A.