S-4.2 - Act respecting health services and social services

Section 438 Disposition versions

2020-10-28

438. No person may operate a facility or engage in an activity under a name containing the words “youth centre”, “local community service centre”, “hospital centre”, “hospital”, “child and youth protection centre”, “social service centre”, “residential and long-term care centre”, “rehabilitation centre”, “health and social services centre”, “seniors home”, “alternative home”, “reception centre” or “specialized medical centre” unless he is the holder of a permit issued by the Minister.

“The first paragraph does not prevent a foundation of an institution within the meaning of section 132.2 from using the name of the institution in its name, or the use of the words “veterinary hospital” in a name. Nor does it prevent the use of the words listed in it in the name of a person or partnership whose activities are not likely to be confused with the activities inherent in the mission of a centre operated by an institution, provided that the Minister’s authorization has been obtained.

1991, c. 42, s. 438; 1998, c. 39, s. 140; 1999, c. 40, s. 269; 2005, c. 32, s. 176; 2006, c. 43, s. 19; 2011, c. 27, s. 24; 2020, c. 22, s. 41.

2011-11-30

438. No person may operate a facility or engage in an activity under a name containing the words “youth centre”, “local community service centre”, “hospital centre”, “hospital”, “child and youth protection centre”, “social service centre”, “residential and long-term care centre”, “rehabilitation centre”, “health and social services centre”, “reception centre” or “specialized medical centre” unless he is the holder of a permit issued by the Minister.

Nothing in the first paragraph shall prevent a foundation of an institution within the meaning of section 132.2 from using the name of the institution in its name, or the use of the words “veterinary hospital” in a name.

1991, c. 42, s. 438; 1998, c. 39, s. 140; 1999, c. 40, s. 269; 2005, c. 32, s. 176; 2006, c. 43, s. 19; 2011, c. 27, s. 24.

2008-01-01

438. No person may operate a facility or engage in an activity under a name containing the words “local community service centre”, “hospital centre”, “hospital”, “child and youth protection centre”, “social service centre”, “residential and long-term care centre”, “rehabilitation centre”, “health and social services centre”, “reception centre” or “specialized medical centre” unless he is the holder of a permit issued by the Minister.

Nothing in the first paragraph shall prevent a foundation of an institution within the meaning of section 132.2 from using the name of the institution in its name, or the use of the words “veterinary hospital” in a name.

1991, c. 42, s. 438; 1998, c. 39, s. 140; 1999, c. 40, s. 269; 2005, c. 32, s. 176; 2006, c. 43, s. 19.

2005-11-30

438. No person may operate a facility or engage in an activity under a name containing the words “local community service centre”, “hospital centre”, “hospital”, “child and youth protection centre”, “social service centre”, “residential and long-term care centre”, “rehabilitation centre”, “health and social services centre” or “reception centre” unless he is the holder of a permit issued by the Minister.

Nothing in the first paragraph shall prevent a foundation of an institution within the meaning of section 132.2 from using the name of the institution in its name, or the use of the words “veterinary hospital” in a name.

1991, c. 42, s. 438; 1998, c. 39, s. 140; 1999, c. 40, s. 269; 2005, c. 32, s. 176.

1999-10-22

438. No person may operate a facility or engage in an activity under a name containing the words “local community service centre”, “hospital centre”, “hospital”, “child and youth protection centre”, “social service centre”, “residential and long-term care centre”, “rehabilitation centre” or “reception centre” unless he is the holder of a permit issued by the Minister.

Nothing in the first paragraph shall prevent a foundation of an institution within the meaning of section 132.2 from using the name of the institution in its name, or the use of the words “veterinary hospital” in a name.

1991, c. 42, s. 438; 1998, c. 39, s. 140; 1999, c. 40, s. 269.

1999-04-01

438. No person may operate a facility or engage in an activity under a name or corporate name containing the words “local community service centre”, “hospital centre”, “hospital”, “child and youth protection centre”, “social service centre”, “residential and long-term care centre”, “rehabilitation centre” or “reception centre” unless he is the holder of a permit issued by the Minister.

Nothing in the first paragraph shall prevent a foundation of an institution within the meaning of section 132.2 from using the name of the institution in its name, or the use of the words “veterinary hospital” in a name or corporate name.

1991, c. 42, s. 438; 1998, c. 39, s. 140.

1992-10-01

438. No person may operate a facility or engage in an activity under a name or corporate name containing the words “local community service centre”, “hospital centre”, “hospital”, “child and youth protection centre”, “social service centre”, “residential and long-term care centre”, “rehabilitation centre” or “reception centre” unless he is the holder of a permit issued by the Minister.

Nothing in the first paragraph shall prevent a foundation associated with an institution from using the name of the institution in its corporate name or the use of the words “veterinary hospital” in a name or corporate name.

1991, c. 42, s. 438.