# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 8: Operating without certification; penalty

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 8
- **Heading:** Operating without certification; penalty
- **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 8

## Text

Section 8. (a) Any person operating an assisted living residence without certification under this chapter shall be subject to liability for a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for each day of such violation assessable by the superior court. Any such violation also shall constitute grounds for refusing to grant or renew, modifying or revoking the certification of the assisted living residence or of any part thereof. Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the department may, in the manner provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the commonwealth for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the operation of an assisted living residence without certification under this chapter. (b) No person shall knowingly refer an individual for residency to an uncertified assisted living residence. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a violation of chapter 93A and shall be punishable by a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for each such violation assessable by the superior court.

Section 8. (a) Any person operating an assisted living residence without certification under this chapter shall be subject to liability for a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for each day of such violation assessable by the superior court. Any such violation also shall constitute grounds for refusing to grant or renew, modifying or revoking the certification of the assisted living residence or of any part thereof. Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the department may, in the manner provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the commonwealth for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain or prevent the operation of an assisted living residence without certification under this chapter.

(b) No person shall knowingly refer an individual for residency to an uncertified assisted living residence. A violation of this subsection shall constitute a violation of chapter 93A and shall be punishable by a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for each such violation assessable by the superior court.

## 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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