Vermont Statutes Title 33. Human Services, § 7107. Unlicensed homes

(a) The licensing agency shall adopt rules governing the identification of unlicensed residential care homes, nursing homes, assisted living residences, therapeutic community residences, and homes for persons who are terminally ill.

(b) No physician, surgeon, osteopath, chiropractor, or physician assistant licensed, certified, or registered under the provisions of Title 26; resident physician, intern, or any hospital administrator in any hospital in this State; registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, medical examiner, psychologist, mental health professional, social worker, probation officer, police officer, nursing home administrator, or employee; or owner, operator, or employee of a facility shall knowingly place, refer, or recommend placement of a person to such a facility if that facility is operating without a license.

(c) Any person listed in subsection (b) of this section who is licensed or certified by the State of Vermont or who is employed by the State or a municipality and who knows or has reason to believe that a facility is operating without the license required under this chapter shall report the facility and address of the facility to the licensing agency.

(d) The licensing agency shall investigate any report filed pursuant to this section and conduct an inspection as provided in section 7108 of this title.