§10–496.

    (a)    A person may not maintain or operate a facility offering continuing care without having obtained an initial or renewal certificate of registration.

    (b)    A person may not disseminate prohibited advertising or promotional materials.

    (c)    A person may not provide false registration information to the Department.

    (d)    (1)    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

        (2)    Each violation of this subtitle constitutes a separate offense.