§ 52:27D-341 — Filing of lien

Prior to the issuance of a certificate of authority pursuant to this act, or at any other time the commissioner determines it is in the best interest of residents of a facility, the commissioner may file a lien on the real and personal property of the provider or facility to secure the obligations of the provider pursuant to existing and future contracts for continuing care. A lien filed under this section is effective for a period of 10 days following its filing and may be extended by the commissioner, if the commissioner finds that the extension is advisable for the protection of residents of the facility. The commissioner may foreclose on the lien upon the liquidation of the facility or the insolvency or bankruptcy of the provider. In this event, the commissioner shall use the proceeds thereof for full or partial satisfaction of obligations of the provider pursuant to contracts for continuing care in effect at that time. The lien provided for in this section is subordinate to the lien of any first mortgage on the real property of the facility, and if the commissioner determines and so states in writing that it is advisable for the efficient operation of the facility, the lien may be subordinated to the claims of other persons. L. 1986, c. 103, s. 12.