No person shall operate or hold himself or herself out as operating a MHCRF in the District of Columbia, whether public or private, profit or not-for-profit, without being licensed as required by this chapter. Any person who violates this section is subject to civil fines and penalties in accordance with Title 16 DCMR, Chapters 31, 32, and 35.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A3801