After July 1, 1982, any person acting in the capacity of a provider who enters into a life care contract, or extends the term of an existing life care contract, without first having been issued a permit by the Department or without otherwise acting in compliance with the provisions of this Act, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4160-12)

(Source: P.A. 82-547.)