(a) No person, acting severally or jointly with any other person, shall establish, conduct, or maintain an assisted living residence in this state without a license under this chapter.
(b) No person, acting severally or jointly with any other person, shall admit or retain a resident in an assisted living residence which residence: (1) does not meet the definition and requirements of this chapter; or (2) is not able to provide the services needed by a resident as agreed to in the service plan required under § 23-17.4-15.6.