21(1)An operator shall not demand or accept, or cause or permit any person to demand or accept on behalf of the operator, payment for accommodation and services provided in a nursing home in an amount in excess of that prescribed by the regulations.

21(2)The Minister may commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover from an operator any excess payment referred to in subsection (1) that is accepted by or on behalf of the operator, with costs, and upon such recovery shall pay the amount of the excess payment recovered to the person from whom it was accepted.