Rhode Island General Laws 23-59-13. Special provisions for existing providers – Rights of residents with certain existing providers
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(a) Providers existing prior to June 18, 1987 shall comply with this chapter’s provisions within six (6) months of that date. However, the department may extend the period within which an existing facility shall comply with this chapter for an additional six (6) months, for good cause shown.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-59-13
- Department: means the Rhode Island state department of health. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-59-1
- Facility: means the place or places in which a person undertakes to provide continuing care to an individual. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-59-1
- Provider: means any person, corporation, partnership, or other entity that provides or offers to provide continuing care to any individual in an existing or proposed facility in this state. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-59-1
(b) Continuing care contracts entered into prior to June 18, 1987 or prior to registration of the provider shall be valid and binding upon both parties in accordance with their terms.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 101, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 46.