§ 23-17.11-10 - Lien. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-17.11-10

   § 23-17.11-10  Lien. – The state shall have a lien for reasonable costs incurred pursuant to thischapter on the following property: the building in which the facility islocated if owned by a controlling person; the land on which the facility islocated if owned by a controlling person; and any fixtures, equipment or goodsused in the operation of the facility if owned by a controlling person. Suchlien shall be prior to any mortgage or lien which the court finds has beenexecuted or obtained for a fraudulent purpose or to hinder or delay creditors.Such lien shall also be prior to a mortgage or lien held by any person with anownership interest in the nursing facility; or held by any controlling person.