Sec. 247.031. MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT. The governing body of a municipality by ordinance may: (1) prohibit a person who does not hold a license issued under this chapter from establishing or operating an assisted living facility within the municipality; and (2) establish a procedure for emergency closure of a facility in circumstances in which: (A) the facility is established or operating in violation of Section 247.021 ; and (B) the continued operation of the facility creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of a resident of the facility.
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