1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
   2. (2) “Administrative service provider contract” has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.
   3. (3) “Contracting provider” has the meaning stated in § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.

2. (b)

   1. (1) A person must register with the Commissioner before the person acts as a contracting provider in this State.
   2. (2) A health maintenance organization may not enter into an administrative service provider contract with a contracting provider that has not registered with the Commissioner.

3. (c)

   1. (1) An applicant for registration shall submit an application to the Commissioner in a form approved by the Commissioner and include any information required under subsection (e) of this section.
   2. (2) A registration under this section expires 2 years from the date the application is approved.
4. (d) The Commissioner may charge a registration fee sufficient to cover the cost of implementing this section.
5. (e) The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section and § 19-713.2 of this subtitle.

Added by Acts 2000, c. 323, § 2, eff. June 1, 2000.