As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
PERSONAL BOARDING CARE HOME FACILITY
Any premises in which food, shelter and personal assistance or supervision
are provided for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours for three or more
adults who are not relatives of the operator and who require assistance or
supervision in such matters as dressing, bathing, diet or medication prescribed
for self-administration, but do not require hospitalization or care in a skilled
nursing or intermediate care facility.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not
less than $300 per violation, and not more than $600 per violation, plus costs
of prosecution, and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days. Each
day said violation exists constitutes a separate violation. Any person, firm
or corporation found guilty of not remitting the proper license fee for the
year, in addition to any fine, penalties or costs so imposed, shall pay the
license fee.