D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2009

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 22-B2009 - CIVIL PENALTIES
2009.1

Violation of any provision of this chapter may be subject to penalties in accordance with § 10 of the Act.

2009.2

In accordance with § 10(e) of the Act, civil fines, penalties, and related costs may be imposed against a hospital for the violation of any provision of this chapter. Adjudication, enforcement and applicable fines, penalties and costs shall be those established by or pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 of the D.C. Official Code.

2009.3

In accordance with § 10(f)(1) of the Act, any person who commits a violation of any provision of this chapter that results in demonstrable harm to a patient, resident, or client of a facility or agency, shall be subject to a fine for each offense not to exceed $ 10,000. For each violation, each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense, and the penalties prescribed shall apply to each separate offense. The total fine for a series of related offenses shall not exceed $ 100,000. Procedures for adjudication of violations under this subsection shall be those established pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2009

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 8813 (August 15, 2008)