A. Except as provided in R.S. 40:2120.67, a PACE provider shall not operate without a license issued by the department. Any provider, organization, or facility operating without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined no less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. It shall be the responsibility of the department to inform the appropriate district attorney of the alleged violation to ensure enforcement. B. If a PACE provider is operating without a license issued by the department, the department shall have the authority to issue an immediate cease and desist order to the provider. Any provider that receives a cease and desist order from the department shall immediately cease operations until the provider is issued a license by the department. C. The department shall seek an injunction in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court against any PACE provider that receives a cease and desist order from the department in accordance with Subsection B of this Section and does not cease operations immediately. Any PACE provider against whom an injunction is granted shall be liable to the department for attorney fees, costs, and damages.
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