N.J.S.A. 26:2H-12.9d — Noncompliance, penalties

26:2H-12.9d. Noncompliance, penalties 3. A hospital that fails to comply with the provisions of section 2 of this act shall be subject to such penalties as the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services shall determine pursuant to sections 13 and 14 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-13 and 26:2H-14). L.2001,c.207,s.3. 26:2H-12.10. Filing of complaint A patient may file a written complaint against a hospital for a failure to comply with the provisions of this act, or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this act, either with the hospital or the Department of Health. The hospital or the Department of Health, as appropriate, shall respond promptly in writing to the complaint. The Department of Health shall investigate a written complaint filed with the department and report its findings to the hospital and the patient. L.1989,c.170,s.4. 26:2H-12.11. Rules, regulations The Commissioner of Health is authorized to adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1989,c.170,s.5.

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