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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.11-1. Legislative findings
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The general assembly finds and declares that the health and welfare of the citizens of the state requires the close supervision of skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.11-10. Lien
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The state shall have a lien for reasonable costs incurred pursuant to this chapter on the following property: the building in which the facility is located if owned by a controlling person; the land on which the facility is located if owned by a controlling person; and any fixtur…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.11-11. Whistleblower protections
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(a) Prohibition against discrimination. No person subject to the provisions of this chapter may discharge, demote, threaten or otherwise discriminate against any person or employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment as a reprisal because t…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.11-12. Penalties
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Any facility or person that intentionally fails to comply with §§ 23-17.11-4(c) and (d), 23-17.11-7 and 23-17.11-8 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned for not more than one year. Each day of violatio…