Nebraska Statutes 71-5870. Violation; penalty
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Any person who violates the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act by engaging in any activity which requires a certificate of need without first obtaining a certificate of need as required by the act or by engaging in an activity prohibited under the act is guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. The magnitude of the violation is the primary consideration in establishing the amount of the fine.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-5870
- Certificate of need: means a written authorization by the department for a person to implement the project under review. See Nebraska Statutes 71-5803.03
- Person: means an individual, a trust or estate, a partnership, a limited liability company, a corporation, including associations, joint-stock companies, and insurance companies, a state, a political subdivision or instrumentality, including a municipal corporation, of a state, or any legal entity recognized by the state. See Nebraska Statutes 71-5803.12