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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 33, §7508 - Interference and retaliation concerning the long-term care ombudsman under the human services law

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“Interference and retaliation under the human services law”

A person who intentionally hinders the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman may be imprisoned for up to one year, fined up to $5000, or both.  A person who take disciplinary or retaliatory action against an employee, resident or volunteer of a long-term care facility or agency to aid the office must be imprisoned for up to one year, fined up to $5000, or both.  An employee, resident or volunteer of a long-term care facility or agency may seek damages in court against a person who takes such action.


Current as of June 2015