§ 1389-gg. Violations of title thirteen. 1. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this chapter, any person who violates any of the provisions
of, or who fails to perform any duty imposed by this title or any rule
or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, or any term or condition of
any certificate or permit issued pursuant thereto, or any final
determination or order of the commissioner made pursuant to this title
shall be liable in the case of a first violation for a civil penalty not
to exceed twenty-five hundred dollars and an additional penalty of not
more than one thousand dollars for each day during which such violation
continues, to be assessed by the commissioner after an opportunity to be
heard pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or by the court in any
action or proceeding pursuant to this chapter, and, in addition thereto,
such person may by similar process be enjoined from continuing such
violation and any permit or certificate issued to such person may be
revoked or suspended or a pending renewal application denied. In the
case of a second and any further violation, the liability shall be for a
civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for each such
violation and an additional penalty not to exceed twenty-five hundred
dollars for each day during which such violation continues.

2. No penalty assessed or imposed pursuant to the provisions of this
title shall be paid from medicaid or medicare funds.