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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
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Chapter 22-B20. HOSPITALS |
Section 22-B2009. CIVIL PENALTIES
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2009.1Violation of any provision of this chapter may be subject to penalties in accordance with § 10 of the Act.
2009.2In 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.
2009.3In 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.