# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 6: Denial, suspension or revocation of certification

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S6

## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 6
- **Heading:** Denial, suspension or revocation of certification
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 19D / Section 6

## Text

Section 6. (a) If the department determines a sponsor or applicant has failed or refused to comply with requirements established under this chapter or the regulations promulgated thereunder, the department may: (i) deny an application for recertification; (ii) modify, suspend or revoke a certification; or (iii) issue a fine of not more than $500 for each day of such failure or refusal to comply. (b) Notice of enforcement action and a sponsor's right to an adjudicatory proceeding shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 30A.

Section 6. (a) If the department determines a sponsor or applicant has failed or refused to comply with requirements established under this chapter or the regulations promulgated thereunder, the department may: (i) deny an application for recertification; (ii) modify, suspend or revoke a certification; or (iii) issue a fine of not more than $500 for each day of such failure or refusal to comply.

(b) Notice of enforcement action and a sponsor's right to an adjudicatory proceeding shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 30A.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 2 Sponsor duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 3 Certification of assisted living residences; exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 4 Application for certification; renewal; fee; operating plan; basic health services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 5 Biennial review; initial and for cause reviews; reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 6 Denial, suspension or revocation of certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 8 Operating without certification; penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 9 Resident rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 10 Services for residents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 11 Admittance requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 12 Individualized plans for residents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S12.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 13 Pre-screening and service plan monitoring assessments for medical assistance recipients](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S13.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 14 Written residency agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S14.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 15 Managers and staff; qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C19D_S15.md)

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