A.R.S. § 36-446.09: Violations; classification

A. Any person who manages, directs and controls the operation of a nursing care institution or an assisted living facility without a current and valid license or certificate as required by this article or who otherwise violates any provisions of this article is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

B. Action taken under subsection A shall not be a bar to enforcement of this article and the standards and rules issued and adopted pursuant to this article, by injunction or other appropriate remedy, and the board may institute and maintain in the name of this state any such enforcement proceeding.