Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-14. Operation of unlicensed facility
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Any person establishing, conducting, managing, or operating any facility, as defined in this chapter, without a license pursuant to this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both, in the discretion of the court, for each offense.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 160, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 23-43.3-14; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-14
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Facility: means any community residence, day-treatment program, rehabilitation program, public or private, excluding hospitals or units within hospitals for persons with mental illness, addiction/substance abuse disorders or who are persons with developmental disabilities or cognitive disabilities such as brain injury providing program services that do not constitute medical or custodial care, but do offer rehabilitation, habilitation, psychological support, and social guidance. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-1
- Person: means any individual, governmental unit, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association and the legal successor thereof. See Rhode Island General Laws 40.1-24-1