CRIMINAL PENALTY
(a)A person commits an offense if the person:#
(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) by act or omission, wilfully interferes or attempts to interfere with the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative attempting to perform official duties; or
(2) commits or attempts to commit an act of retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility for filing a complaint or providing information to the state long-term care ombudsman or a representative.
(b)An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.#
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c)The commission shall ensure that criminal sanctions…#
(c) The commission shall ensure that criminal sanctions will be initiated only after all administrative procedures are exhausted. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 4.361, eff. April 2, 2015. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 900 (H.B. 3564 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.