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RSA 151:30 · Equitable and Other Relief

151:30 Equitable and Other Relief. –

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I.

Any person aggrieved by a facility's failure to abide by the provisions of this subdivision may seek equitable relief from the superior court, which shall have original jurisdiction over all proceedings under this subdivision.

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II.

Damages shall be assessed in a proceeding against a facility which violates this subdivision and the facility shall be liable for the sum of $50 for each violation per day or part of a day or for all damages proximately caused by the violations, whichever is greater. If a facility is found to be in contempt of a court order issued under this section the facility shall be liable for the plaintiff's reasonable attorney fees and costs.

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III.

Violations of this subdivision may be raised in any other proceedings for damages and by way of counterclaim, setoff, or recoupment. Source. 1981, 453:1. 1983, 274:10, eff. Aug. 17, 1983. Hospitals and Physician Hospital Organizations

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Source note

Source. 1981, 453:1. 1983, 274:10, eff. Aug. 17, 1983. Hospitals and Physician Hospital Organizations

Source history

  • 1981, 453:1
  • 1983, 274:10, eff. Aug. 17, 1983. Hospitals and Physician Hospital Organizations

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