Arizona Laws 20-1811. Violation; classification
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After January 1, 1978, any person acting in the capacity of a provider who enters into a life care contract, or extends the term of an existing life care contract, without first having been issued a permit by the department or without otherwise acting in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 20-1811
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- department: means the department of insurance and financial institutions. See Arizona Laws 20-101
- Life care contract: means a contract to provide to a person for the duration of the person's life or for a term in excess of one year nursing services, medical services or health-related services, as defined in section 36-401, in addition to board and lodging for the person in a facility or services in the person's private residence with the right to future access to services, board and lodging in a facility, conditioned on the transfer of an entrance fee to the provider of such services in addition to or in lieu of the payment of regular periodic charges for the care and services involved. See Arizona Laws 20-1801
- Permit: means a permit to enter into life care contracts issued by the department. See Arizona Laws 20-1801
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Provider: means a person who provides services pursuant to a life care contract. See Arizona Laws 20-1801