Subchapter III. Other Provisions - Delaware Statutes

TITLE 24

Professions and Occupations

CHAPTER 52. NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS

Subchapter III. Other Provisions

§ 5221. Exemptions.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of nursing home administration by persons registered with the Board and working under the direct supervision of a Delaware licensed nursing home administrator; such licensed nursing home administrator shall be responsible for the activities of the unlicensed person practicing nursing home administration in this State.

64 Del. Laws, c. 159, § 2; 76 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 1.;

§ 5222. Penalty.

A person, not currently licensed as a nursing home administrator under this chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of nursing home administration, or using in connection with that person's own name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice nursing home administration, such offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, that person shall be fined not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter.

64 Del. Laws, c. 159, § 2; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 89, § 1.;